21
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From this reading Alton piled up three scores in the first two periods, for a total of 21 points, and held the visitor to a field-goal.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Kerrison took Rus’s place at right end, Wilde substituted for the “demon tackle,” as Slim called Billy Wells, Carpenter went in at quarter, a newcomer named Grant played right guard and Raleigh played left.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Consequently Alton faced Oak Grove that afternoon minus the services of five of her best players.
Alton
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From this reading Consequently Alton faced Oak Grove that afternoon minus the services of five of her best players.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RIGHT GUARD GRANT Captain Emerson, Billy Wells, Bee Appel and Perry Stimson had gone over to Lakeville to watch Kenly Hall play Rutledge.
Appel
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From this reading RIGHT GUARD GRANT Captain Emerson, Billy Wells, Bee Appel and Perry Stimson had gone over to Lakeville to watch Kenly Hall play Rutledge.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Kerrison took Rus’s place at right end, Wilde substituted for the “demon tackle,” as Slim called Billy Wells, Carpenter went in at quarter, a newcomer named Grant played right guard and Raleigh played left.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Kerrison took Rus’s place at right end, Wilde substituted for the “demon tackle,” as Slim called Billy Wells, Carpenter went in at quarter, a newcomer named Grant played right guard and Raleigh played left.
for the reason that
From this reading Probably Coach Cade could have sprinkled in half a dozen third-string players beside and still seen the contest won by the Gray-and-Gold, for Oak Grove, selected for the last game but one because she was never formidable, proved weak beyond expectation.
BeenounUS /biː/
any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading RIGHT GUARD GRANT Captain Emerson, Billy Wells, Bee Appel and Perry Stimson had gone over to Lakeville to watch Kenly Hall play Rutledge.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Probably Coach Cade could have sprinkled in half a dozen third-string players beside and still seen the contest won by the Gray-and-Gold, for Oak Grove, selected for the last game but one because she was never formidable, proved weak beyond expectation.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Consequently Alton faced Oak Grove that afternoon minus the services of five of her best players.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Probably Coach Cade could have sprinkled in half a dozen third-string players beside and still seen the contest won by the Gray-and-Gold, for Oak Grove, selected for the last game but one because she was never formidable, proved weak beyond expectation.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading RIGHT GUARD GRANT Captain Emerson, Billy Wells, Bee Appel and Perry Stimson had gone over to Lakeville to watch Kenly Hall play Rutledge.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Probably Coach Cade could have sprinkled in half a dozen third-string players beside and still seen the contest won by the Gray-and-Gold, for Oak Grove, selected for the last game but one because she was never formidable, proved weak beyond expectation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Probably Coach Cade could have sprinkled in half a dozen third-string players beside and still seen the contest won by the Gray-and-Gold, for Oak Grove, selected for the last game but one because she was never formidable, proved weak beyond expectation.
Cade
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From this reading Probably Coach Cade could have sprinkled in half a dozen third-string players beside and still seen the contest won by the Gray-and-Gold, for Oak Grove, selected for the last game but one because she was never formidable, proved weak beyond expectation.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Kerrison took Rus’s place at right end, Wilde substituted for the “demon tackle,” as Slim called Billy Wells, Carpenter went in at quarter, a newcomer named Grant played right guard and Raleigh played left.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading RIGHT GUARD GRANT Captain Emerson, Billy Wells, Bee Appel and Perry Stimson had gone over to Lakeville to watch Kenly Hall play Rutledge.
CarpenternounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntər/
a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading Kerrison took Rus’s place at right end, Wilde substituted for the “demon tackle,” as Slim called Billy Wells, Carpenter went in at quarter, a newcomer named Grant played right guard and Raleigh played left.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading Probably Coach Cade could have sprinkled in half a dozen third-string players beside and still seen the contest won by the Gray-and-Gold, for Oak Grove, selected for the last game but one because she was never formidable, proved weak beyond expectation.
ConsequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Consequently Alton faced Oak Grove that afternoon minus the services of five of her best players.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading Probably Coach Cade could have sprinkled in half a dozen third-string players beside and still seen the contest won by the Gray-and-Gold, for Oak Grove, selected for the last game but one because she was never formidable, proved weak beyond expectation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Probably Coach Cade could have sprinkled in half a dozen third-string players beside and still seen the contest won by the Gray-and-Gold, for Oak Grove, selected for the last game but one because she was never formidable, proved weak beyond expectation.
demonnounUS /ˈdiːmən/
an evil supernatural being
From this reading Kerrison took Rus’s place at right end, Wilde substituted for the “demon tackle,” as Slim called Billy Wells, Carpenter went in at quarter, a newcomer named Grant played right guard and Raleigh played left.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Probably Coach Cade could have sprinkled in half a dozen third-string players beside and still seen the contest won by the Gray-and-Gold, for Oak Grove, selected for the last game but one because she was never formidable, proved weak beyond expectation.
EmersonnounUS /ˈemərsən/
United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading RIGHT GUARD GRANT Captain Emerson, Billy Wells, Bee Appel and Perry Stimson had gone over to Lakeville to watch Kenly Hall play Rutledge.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Kerrison took Rus’s place at right end, Wilde substituted for the “demon tackle,” as Slim called Billy Wells, Carpenter went in at quarter, a newcomer named Grant played right guard and Raleigh played left.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading Probably Coach Cade could have sprinkled in half a dozen third-string players beside and still seen the contest won by the Gray-and-Gold, for Oak Grove, selected for the last game but one because she was never formidable, proved weak beyond expectation.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading Consequently Alton faced Oak Grove that afternoon minus the services of five of her best players.
field-goal
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From this reading Alton piled up three scores in the first two periods, for a total of 21 points, and held the visitor to a field-goal.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Alton piled up three scores in the first two periods, for a total of 21 points, and held the visitor to a field-goal.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Consequently Alton faced Oak Grove that afternoon minus the services of five of her best players.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Kerrison took Rus’s place at right end, Wilde substituted for the “demon tackle,” as Slim called Billy Wells, Carpenter went in at quarter, a newcomer named Grant played right guard and Raleigh played left.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading Probably Coach Cade could have sprinkled in half a dozen third-string players beside and still seen the contest won by the Gray-and-Gold, for Oak Grove, selected for the last game but one because she was never formidable, proved weak beyond expectation.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Probably Coach Cade could have sprinkled in half a dozen third-string players beside and still seen the contest won by the Gray-and-Gold, for Oak Grove, selected for the last game but one because she was never formidable, proved weak beyond expectation.
destroyed or killed
From this reading RIGHT GUARD GRANT Captain Emerson, Billy Wells, Bee Appel and Perry Stimson had gone over to Lakeville to watch Kenly Hall play Rutledge.
let have
From this reading RIGHT GUARD GRANT Captain Emerson, Billy Wells, Bee Appel and Perry Stimson had gone over to Lakeville to watch Kenly Hall play Rutledge.
Gray-and-Gold
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From this reading Probably Coach Cade could have sprinkled in half a dozen third-string players beside and still seen the contest won by the Gray-and-Gold, for Oak Grove, selected for the last game but one because she was never formidable, proved weak beyond expectation.
GrovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading Consequently Alton faced Oak Grove that afternoon minus the services of five of her best players.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading RIGHT GUARD GRANT Captain Emerson, Billy Wells, Bee Appel and Perry Stimson had gone over to Lakeville to watch Kenly Hall play Rutledge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading RIGHT GUARD GRANT Captain Emerson, Billy Wells, Bee Appel and Perry Stimson had gone over to Lakeville to watch Kenly Hall play Rutledge.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Probably Coach Cade could have sprinkled in half a dozen third-string players beside and still seen the contest won by the Gray-and-Gold, for Oak Grove, selected for the last game but one because she was never formidable, proved weak beyond expectation.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading RIGHT GUARD GRANT Captain Emerson, Billy Wells, Bee Appel and Perry Stimson had gone over to Lakeville to watch Kenly Hall play Rutledge.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Probably Coach Cade could have sprinkled in half a dozen third-string players beside and still seen the contest won by the Gray-and-Gold, for Oak Grove, selected for the last game but one because she was never formidable, proved weak beyond expectation.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Alton piled up three scores in the first two periods, for a total of 21 points, and held the visitor to a field-goal.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Consequently Alton faced Oak Grove that afternoon minus the services of five of her best players.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Kerrison took Rus’s place at right end, Wilde substituted for the “demon tackle,” as Slim called Billy Wells, Carpenter went in at quarter, a newcomer named Grant played right guard and Raleigh played left.
Kenly
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From this reading RIGHT GUARD GRANT Captain Emerson, Billy Wells, Bee Appel and Perry Stimson had gone over to Lakeville to watch Kenly Hall play Rutledge.
Kerrison
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From this reading Kerrison took Rus’s place at right end, Wilde substituted for the “demon tackle,” as Slim called Billy Wells, Carpenter went in at quarter, a newcomer named Grant played right guard and Raleigh played left.
Lakeville
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From this reading RIGHT GUARD GRANT Captain Emerson, Billy Wells, Bee Appel and Perry Stimson had gone over to Lakeville to watch Kenly Hall play Rutledge.
immediately past
From this reading Probably Coach Cade could have sprinkled in half a dozen third-string players beside and still seen the contest won by the Gray-and-Gold, for Oak Grove, selected for the last game but one because she was never formidable, proved weak beyond expectation.
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 Kerrison took Rus’s place at right end, Wilde substituted for the “demon tackle,” as Slim called Billy Wells, Carpenter went in at quarter, a newcomer named Grant played right guard and Raleigh played left.
minusadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnəs/
on the negative side or lower end of a scale
From this reading Consequently Alton faced Oak Grove that afternoon minus the services of five of her best players.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Kerrison took Rus’s place at right end, Wilde substituted for the “demon tackle,” as Slim called Billy Wells, Carpenter went in at quarter, a newcomer named Grant played right guard and Raleigh played left.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Probably Coach Cade could have sprinkled in half a dozen third-string players beside and still seen the contest won by the Gray-and-Gold, for Oak Grove, selected for the last game but one because she was never formidable, proved weak beyond expectation.
newcomernounUS /ˈnuːkʌmər/
any new participant in some activity
From this reading Kerrison took Rus’s place at right end, Wilde substituted for the “demon tackle,” as Slim called Billy Wells, Carpenter went in at quarter, a newcomer named Grant played right guard and Raleigh played left.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Consequently Alton faced Oak Grove that afternoon minus the services of five of her best players.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Consequently Alton faced Oak Grove that afternoon minus the services of five of her best players.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Probably Coach Cade could have sprinkled in half a dozen third-string players beside and still seen the contest won by the Gray-and-Gold, for Oak Grove, selected for the last game but one because she was never formidable, proved weak beyond expectation.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading RIGHT GUARD GRANT Captain Emerson, Billy Wells, Bee Appel and Perry Stimson had gone over to Lakeville to watch Kenly Hall play Rutledge.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading Alton piled up three scores in the first two periods, for a total of 21 points, and held the visitor to a field-goal.
PerrynounUS /ˈperi/
United States philosopher (1876-1957)
From this reading RIGHT GUARD GRANT Captain Emerson, Billy Wells, Bee Appel and Perry Stimson had gone over to Lakeville to watch Kenly Hall play Rutledge.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading Alton piled up three scores in the first two periods, for a total of 21 points, and held the visitor to a field-goal.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Kerrison took Rus’s place at right end, Wilde substituted for the “demon tackle,” as Slim called Billy Wells, Carpenter went in at quarter, a newcomer named Grant played right guard and Raleigh played left.
participate in games or sport
From this reading RIGHT GUARD GRANT Captain Emerson, Billy Wells, Bee Appel and Perry Stimson had gone over to Lakeville to watch Kenly Hall play Rutledge.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Kerrison took Rus’s place at right end, Wilde substituted for the “demon tackle,” as Slim called Billy Wells, Carpenter went in at quarter, a newcomer named Grant played right guard and Raleigh played left.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading Consequently Alton faced Oak Grove that afternoon minus the services of five of her best players.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Alton piled up three scores in the first two periods, for a total of 21 points, and held the visitor to a field-goal.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Probably Coach Cade could have sprinkled in half a dozen third-string players beside and still seen the contest won by the Gray-and-Gold, for Oak Grove, selected for the last game but one because she was never formidable, proved weak beyond expectation.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Probably Coach Cade could have sprinkled in half a dozen third-string players beside and still seen the contest won by the Gray-and-Gold, for Oak Grove, selected for the last game but one because she was never formidable, proved weak beyond expectation.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Kerrison took Rus’s place at right end, Wilde substituted for the “demon tackle,” as Slim called Billy Wells, Carpenter went in at quarter, a newcomer named Grant played right guard and Raleigh played left.
RaleighnounUS /ˈrɔːli/
English courtier (a favorite of Elizabeth I) who tried to colonize Virginia; introduced potatoes and tobacco to England (1552-1618)
From this reading Kerrison took Rus’s place at right end, Wilde substituted for the “demon tackle,” as Slim called Billy Wells, Carpenter went in at quarter, a newcomer named Grant played right guard and Raleigh played left.
precisely, exactly
From this reading RIGHT GUARD GRANT Captain Emerson, Billy Wells, Bee Appel and Perry Stimson had gone over to Lakeville to watch Kenly Hall play Rutledge.
Rus's
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From this reading Kerrison took Rus’s place at right end, Wilde substituted for the “demon tackle,” as Slim called Billy Wells, Carpenter went in at quarter, a newcomer named Grant played right guard and Raleigh played left.
RutledgenounUS /ˈrʌtlɪdʒ/
United States jurist and second chief justice of the United States Supreme Court; he was appointed by George Washington and briefly served as chief justice but was ultimately rejected by the United States Senate (1739-1800)
From this reading RIGHT GUARD GRANT Captain Emerson, Billy Wells, Bee Appel and Perry Stimson had gone over to Lakeville to watch Kenly Hall play Rutledge.
scoresnounUS /skɔːrz/
a large number or amount
From this reading Alton piled up three scores in the first two periods, for a total of 21 points, and held the visitor to a field-goal.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Probably Coach Cade could have sprinkled in half a dozen third-string players beside and still seen the contest won by the Gray-and-Gold, for Oak Grove, selected for the last game but one because she was never formidable, proved weak beyond expectation.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading Probably Coach Cade could have sprinkled in half a dozen third-string players beside and still seen the contest won by the Gray-and-Gold, for Oak Grove, selected for the last game but one because she was never formidable, proved weak beyond expectation.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Consequently Alton faced Oak Grove that afternoon minus the services of five of her best players.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Probably Coach Cade could have sprinkled in half a dozen third-string players beside and still seen the contest won by the Gray-and-Gold, for Oak Grove, selected for the last game but one because she was never formidable, proved weak beyond expectation.
SlimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Kerrison took Rus’s place at right end, Wilde substituted for the “demon tackle,” as Slim called Billy Wells, Carpenter went in at quarter, a newcomer named Grant played right guard and Raleigh played left.
sprinkledverbUS /ˈsprɪŋkəld/
past form of “sprinkle” — distribute loosely
From this reading Probably Coach Cade could have sprinkled in half a dozen third-string players beside and still seen the contest won by the Gray-and-Gold, for Oak Grove, selected for the last game but one because she was never formidable, proved weak beyond expectation.
not in physical motion
From this reading Probably Coach Cade could have sprinkled in half a dozen third-string players beside and still seen the contest won by the Gray-and-Gold, for Oak Grove, selected for the last game but one because she was never formidable, proved weak beyond expectation.
Stimson
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From this reading RIGHT GUARD GRANT Captain Emerson, Billy Wells, Bee Appel and Perry Stimson had gone over to Lakeville to watch Kenly Hall play Rutledge.
substitutedverbUS /ˈsʌbstətuːtɪd/
past form of “substitute” — put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
From this reading Kerrison took Rus’s place at right end, Wilde substituted for the “demon tackle,” as Slim called Billy Wells, Carpenter went in at quarter, a newcomer named Grant played right guard and Raleigh played left.
tacklenounUS /ˈtækəl/
the person who plays that position on a football team
From this reading Kerrison took Rus’s place at right end, Wilde substituted for the “demon tackle,” as Slim called Billy Wells, Carpenter went in at quarter, a newcomer named Grant played right guard and Raleigh played left.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Consequently Alton faced Oak Grove that afternoon minus the services of five of her best players.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Consequently Alton faced Oak Grove that afternoon minus the services of five of her best players.
third-string
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From this reading Probably Coach Cade could have sprinkled in half a dozen third-string players beside and still seen the contest won by the Gray-and-Gold, for Oak Grove, selected for the last game but one because she was never formidable, proved weak beyond expectation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Alton piled up three scores in the first two periods, for a total of 21 points, and held the visitor to a field-goal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RIGHT GUARD GRANT Captain Emerson, Billy Wells, Bee Appel and Perry Stimson had gone over to Lakeville to watch Kenly Hall play Rutledge.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Kerrison took Rus’s place at right end, Wilde substituted for the “demon tackle,” as Slim called Billy Wells, Carpenter went in at quarter, a newcomer named Grant played right guard and Raleigh played left.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading Alton piled up three scores in the first two periods, for a total of 21 points, and held the visitor to a field-goal.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Alton piled up three scores in the first two periods, for a total of 21 points, and held the visitor to a field-goal.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Alton piled up three scores in the first two periods, for a total of 21 points, and held the visitor to a field-goal.
someone who visits
From this reading Alton piled up three scores in the first two periods, for a total of 21 points, and held the visitor to a field-goal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Probably Coach Cade could have sprinkled in half a dozen third-string players beside and still seen the contest won by the Gray-and-Gold, for Oak Grove, selected for the last game but one because she was never formidable, proved weak beyond expectation.
look attentively
From this reading RIGHT GUARD GRANT Captain Emerson, Billy Wells, Bee Appel and Perry Stimson had gone over to Lakeville to watch Kenly Hall play Rutledge.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Probably Coach Cade could have sprinkled in half a dozen third-string players beside and still seen the contest won by the Gray-and-Gold, for Oak Grove, selected for the last game but one because she was never formidable, proved weak beyond expectation.
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 RIGHT GUARD GRANT Captain Emerson, Billy Wells, Bee Appel and Perry Stimson had gone over to Lakeville to watch Kenly Hall play Rutledge.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Kerrison took Rus’s place at right end, Wilde substituted for the “demon tackle,” as Slim called Billy Wells, Carpenter went in at quarter, a newcomer named Grant played right guard and Raleigh played left.
WildenounUS /waɪld/
Irish writer and wit (1854-1900)
From this reading Kerrison took Rus’s place at right end, Wilde substituted for the “demon tackle,” as Slim called Billy Wells, Carpenter went in at quarter, a newcomer named Grant played right guard and Raleigh played left.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading Probably Coach Cade could have sprinkled in half a dozen third-string players beside and still seen the contest won by the Gray-and-Gold, for Oak Grove, selected for the last game but one because she was never formidable, proved weak beyond expectation.
