used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TOMMY MAKES A PREDICTION Bert went to the training table with the more important members of the squad on Wednesday, and, contrary to expectation, Mr. McFadden, Second Team coach, gathered his charges together on Friday and started to whip them into shape.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The removal of the Scrub players from the big squad made quite a difference about the First Team gridiron and practice on Friday seemed more methodical.
in actual fact
From this reading While Bert had not actually feared being released to the Scrub, he nevertheless experienced some relief when Mr. McFadden began operations without him.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading But the plays used against the first-string fellows were not of the sort calculated to advantage a light back, no matter how fast, and Bert had small success when carrying the ball.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But the plays used against the first-string fellows were not of the sort calculated to advantage a light back, no matter how fast, and Bert had small success when carrying the ball.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TOMMY MAKES A PREDICTION Bert went to the training table with the more important members of the squad on Wednesday, and, contrary to expectation, Mr. McFadden, Second Team coach, gathered his charges together on Friday and started to whip them into shape.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bert had a long try-out at half-back during the scrimmage and managed to show speed and clean handling of the ball.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But the plays used against the first-string fellows were not of the sort calculated to advantage a light back, no matter how fast, and Bert had small success when carrying the ball.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Bert had a long try-out at half-back during the scrimmage and managed to show speed and clean handling of the ball.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading While Bert had not actually feared being released to the Scrub, he nevertheless experienced some relief when Mr. McFadden began operations without him.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading While Bert had not actually feared being released to the Scrub, he nevertheless experienced some relief when Mr. McFadden began operations without him.
Bert
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From this reading TOMMY MAKES A PREDICTION Bert went to the training table with the more important members of the squad on Wednesday, and, contrary to expectation, Mr. McFadden, Second Team coach, gathered his charges together on Friday and started to whip them into shape.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The removal of the Scrub players from the big squad made quite a difference about the First Team gridiron and practice on Friday seemed more methodical.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the plays used against the first-string fellows were not of the sort calculated to advantage a light back, no matter how fast, and Bert had small success when carrying the ball.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading But the plays used against the first-string fellows were not of the sort calculated to advantage a light back, no matter how fast, and Bert had small success when carrying the ball.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading But the plays used against the first-string fellows were not of the sort calculated to advantage a light back, no matter how fast, and Bert had small success when carrying the ball.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading TOMMY MAKES A PREDICTION Bert went to the training table with the more important members of the squad on Wednesday, and, contrary to expectation, Mr. McFadden, Second Team coach, gathered his charges together on Friday and started to whip them into shape.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Bert had a long try-out at half-back during the scrimmage and managed to show speed and clean handling of the ball.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading TOMMY MAKES A PREDICTION Bert went to the training table with the more important members of the squad on Wednesday, and, contrary to expectation, Mr. McFadden, Second Team coach, gathered his charges together on Friday and started to whip them into shape.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading TOMMY MAKES A PREDICTION Bert went to the training table with the more important members of the squad on Wednesday, and, contrary to expectation, Mr. McFadden, Second Team coach, gathered his charges together on Friday and started to whip them into shape.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading The removal of the Scrub players from the big squad made quite a difference about the First Team gridiron and practice on Friday seemed more methodical.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Bert had a long try-out at half-back during the scrimmage and managed to show speed and clean handling of the ball.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading TOMMY MAKES A PREDICTION Bert went to the training table with the more important members of the squad on Wednesday, and, contrary to expectation, Mr. McFadden, Second Team coach, gathered his charges together on Friday and started to whip them into shape.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading While Bert had not actually feared being released to the Scrub, he nevertheless experienced some relief when Mr. McFadden began operations without him.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading But the plays used against the first-string fellows were not of the sort calculated to advantage a light back, no matter how fast, and Bert had small success when carrying the ball.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading While Bert had not actually feared being released to the Scrub, he nevertheless experienced some relief when Mr. McFadden began operations without him.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading But the plays used against the first-string fellows were not of the sort calculated to advantage a light back, no matter how fast, and Bert had small success when carrying the ball.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The removal of the Scrub players from the big squad made quite a difference about the First Team gridiron and practice on Friday seemed more methodical.
first-stringadjective
of members of a team; not substitutes
From this reading But the plays used against the first-string fellows were not of the sort calculated to advantage a light back, no matter how fast, and Bert had small success when carrying the ball.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading TOMMY MAKES A PREDICTION Bert went to the training table with the more important members of the squad on Wednesday, and, contrary to expectation, Mr. McFadden, Second Team coach, gathered his charges together on Friday and started to whip them into shape.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The removal of the Scrub players from the big squad made quite a difference about the First Team gridiron and practice on Friday seemed more methodical.
brought together in one place
From this reading TOMMY MAKES A PREDICTION Bert went to the training table with the more important members of the squad on Wednesday, and, contrary to expectation, Mr. McFadden, Second Team coach, gathered his charges together on Friday and started to whip them into shape.
gridironnounUS /ˈɡrɪdaɪərn/
a cooking utensil of parallel metal bars; used to grill fish or meat
From this reading The removal of the Scrub players from the big squad made quite a difference about the First Team gridiron and practice on Friday seemed more methodical.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While Bert had not actually feared being released to the Scrub, he nevertheless experienced some relief when Mr. McFadden began operations without him.
half-back
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From this reading Bert had a long try-out at half-back during the scrimmage and managed to show speed and clean handling of the ball.
handlingnounUS /ˈhændlɪŋ/
manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something
From this reading Bert had a long try-out at half-back during the scrimmage and managed to show speed and clean handling of the ball.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While Bert had not actually feared being released to the Scrub, he nevertheless experienced some relief when Mr. McFadden began operations without him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While Bert had not actually feared being released to the Scrub, he nevertheless experienced some relief when Mr. McFadden began operations without him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TOMMY MAKES A PREDICTION Bert went to the training table with the more important members of the squad on Wednesday, and, contrary to expectation, Mr. McFadden, Second Team coach, gathered his charges together on Friday and started to whip them into shape.
how
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From this reading But the plays used against the first-string fellows were not of the sort calculated to advantage a light back, no matter how fast, and Bert had small success when carrying the ball.
of great significance or value
From this reading TOMMY MAKES A PREDICTION Bert went to the training table with the more important members of the squad on Wednesday, and, contrary to expectation, Mr. McFadden, Second Team coach, gathered his charges together on Friday and started to whip them into shape.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading TOMMY MAKES A PREDICTION Bert went to the training table with the more important members of the squad on Wednesday, and, contrary to expectation, Mr. McFadden, Second Team coach, gathered his charges together on Friday and started to whip them into shape.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading But the plays used against the first-string fellows were not of the sort calculated to advantage a light back, no matter how fast, and Bert had small success when carrying the ball.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Bert had a long try-out at half-back during the scrimmage and managed to show speed and clean handling of the ball.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The removal of the Scrub players from the big squad made quite a difference about the First Team gridiron and practice on Friday seemed more methodical.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading TOMMY MAKES A PREDICTION Bert went to the training table with the more important members of the squad on Wednesday, and, contrary to expectation, Mr. McFadden, Second Team coach, gathered his charges together on Friday and started to whip them into shape.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Bert had a long try-out at half-back during the scrimmage and managed to show speed and clean handling of the ball.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But the plays used against the first-string fellows were not of the sort calculated to advantage a light back, no matter how fast, and Bert had small success when carrying the ball.
McFadden
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From this reading TOMMY MAKES A PREDICTION Bert went to the training table with the more important members of the squad on Wednesday, and, contrary to expectation, Mr. McFadden, Second Team coach, gathered his charges together on Friday and started to whip them into shape.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading TOMMY MAKES A PREDICTION Bert went to the training table with the more important members of the squad on Wednesday, and, contrary to expectation, Mr. McFadden, Second Team coach, gathered his charges together on Friday and started to whip them into shape.
methodicaladjectiveUS /məˈθɑːdəkəl/
characterized by method and orderliness
From this reading The removal of the Scrub players from the big squad made quite a difference about the First Team gridiron and practice on Friday seemed more methodical.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading TOMMY MAKES A PREDICTION Bert went to the training table with the more important members of the squad on Wednesday, and, contrary to expectation, Mr. McFadden, Second Team coach, gathered his charges together on Friday and started to whip them into shape.
a form of address for a man
From this reading TOMMY MAKES A PREDICTION Bert went to the training table with the more important members of the squad on Wednesday, and, contrary to expectation, Mr. McFadden, Second Team coach, gathered his charges together on Friday and started to whip them into shape.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading While Bert had not actually feared being released to the Scrub, he nevertheless experienced some relief when Mr. McFadden began operations without him.
not any; not one
From this reading But the plays used against the first-string fellows were not of the sort calculated to advantage a light back, no matter how fast, and Bert had small success when carrying the ball.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading While Bert had not actually feared being released to the Scrub, he nevertheless experienced some relief when Mr. McFadden began operations without him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TOMMY MAKES A PREDICTION Bert went to the training table with the more important members of the squad on Wednesday, and, contrary to expectation, Mr. McFadden, Second Team coach, gathered his charges together on Friday and started to whip them into shape.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TOMMY MAKES A PREDICTION Bert went to the training table with the more important members of the squad on Wednesday, and, contrary to expectation, Mr. McFadden, Second Team coach, gathered his charges together on Friday and started to whip them into shape.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading While Bert had not actually feared being released to the Scrub, he nevertheless experienced some relief when Mr. McFadden began operations without him.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading The removal of the Scrub players from the big squad made quite a difference about the First Team gridiron and practice on Friday seemed more methodical.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading But the plays used against the first-string fellows were not of the sort calculated to advantage a light back, no matter how fast, and Bert had small success when carrying the ball.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading The removal of the Scrub players from the big squad made quite a difference about the First Team gridiron and practice on Friday seemed more methodical.
PREDICTIONnounUS /priˈdɪkʃən/
the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)
From this reading TOMMY MAKES A PREDICTION Bert went to the training table with the more important members of the squad on Wednesday, and, contrary to expectation, Mr. McFadden, Second Team coach, gathered his charges together on Friday and started to whip them into shape.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The removal of the Scrub players from the big squad made quite a difference about the First Team gridiron and practice on Friday seemed more methodical.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading While Bert had not actually feared being released to the Scrub, he nevertheless experienced some relief when Mr. McFadden began operations without him.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading While Bert had not actually feared being released to the Scrub, he nevertheless experienced some relief when Mr. McFadden began operations without him.
removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading The removal of the Scrub players from the big squad made quite a difference about the First Team gridiron and practice on Friday seemed more methodical.
scrimmagenounUS /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/
(American football) practice play between a football team's squads
From this reading Bert had a long try-out at half-back during the scrimmage and managed to show speed and clean handling of the ball.
ScrubverbUS /skrʌb/
clean with hard rubbing
From this reading While Bert had not actually feared being released to the Scrub, he nevertheless experienced some relief when Mr. McFadden began operations without him.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading TOMMY MAKES A PREDICTION Bert went to the training table with the more important members of the squad on Wednesday, and, contrary to expectation, Mr. McFadden, Second Team coach, gathered his charges together on Friday and started to whip them into shape.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The removal of the Scrub players from the big squad made quite a difference about the First Team gridiron and practice on Friday seemed more methodical.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading TOMMY MAKES A PREDICTION Bert went to the training table with the more important members of the squad on Wednesday, and, contrary to expectation, Mr. McFadden, Second Team coach, gathered his charges together on Friday and started to whip them into shape.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Bert had a long try-out at half-back during the scrimmage and managed to show speed and clean handling of the ball.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But the plays used against the first-string fellows were not of the sort calculated to advantage a light back, no matter how fast, and Bert had small success when carrying the ball.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading While Bert had not actually feared being released to the Scrub, he nevertheless experienced some relief when Mr. McFadden began operations without him.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading But the plays used against the first-string fellows were not of the sort calculated to advantage a light back, no matter how fast, and Bert had small success when carrying the ball.
move hurridly
From this reading Bert had a long try-out at half-back during the scrimmage and managed to show speed and clean handling of the ball.
squadnounUS /skwɑːd/
a smallest army unit
From this reading TOMMY MAKES A PREDICTION Bert went to the training table with the more important members of the squad on Wednesday, and, contrary to expectation, Mr. McFadden, Second Team coach, gathered his charges together on Friday and started to whip them into shape.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading TOMMY MAKES A PREDICTION Bert went to the training table with the more important members of the squad on Wednesday, and, contrary to expectation, Mr. McFadden, Second Team coach, gathered his charges together on Friday and started to whip them into shape.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading But the plays used against the first-string fellows were not of the sort calculated to advantage a light back, no matter how fast, and Bert had small success when carrying the ball.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading TOMMY MAKES A PREDICTION Bert went to the training table with the more important members of the squad on Wednesday, and, contrary to expectation, Mr. McFadden, Second Team coach, gathered his charges together on Friday and started to whip them into shape.
TeamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading TOMMY MAKES A PREDICTION Bert went to the training table with the more important members of the squad on Wednesday, and, contrary to expectation, Mr. McFadden, Second Team coach, gathered his charges together on Friday and started to whip them into shape.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOMMY MAKES A PREDICTION Bert went to the training table with the more important members of the squad on Wednesday, and, contrary to expectation, Mr. McFadden, Second Team coach, gathered his charges together on Friday and started to whip them into shape.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading TOMMY MAKES A PREDICTION Bert went to the training table with the more important members of the squad on Wednesday, and, contrary to expectation, Mr. McFadden, Second Team coach, gathered his charges together on Friday and started to whip them into shape.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TOMMY MAKES A PREDICTION Bert went to the training table with the more important members of the squad on Wednesday, and, contrary to expectation, Mr. McFadden, Second Team coach, gathered his charges together on Friday and started to whip them into shape.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading TOMMY MAKES A PREDICTION Bert went to the training table with the more important members of the squad on Wednesday, and, contrary to expectation, Mr. McFadden, Second Team coach, gathered his charges together on Friday and started to whip them into shape.
TOMMY
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From this reading TOMMY MAKES A PREDICTION Bert went to the training table with the more important members of the squad on Wednesday, and, contrary to expectation, Mr. McFadden, Second Team coach, gathered his charges together on Friday and started to whip them into shape.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading TOMMY MAKES A PREDICTION Bert went to the training table with the more important members of the squad on Wednesday, and, contrary to expectation, Mr. McFadden, Second Team coach, gathered his charges together on Friday and started to whip them into shape.
try-out
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From this reading Bert had a long try-out at half-back during the scrimmage and managed to show speed and clean handling of the ball.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading But the plays used against the first-string fellows were not of the sort calculated to advantage a light back, no matter how fast, and Bert had small success when carrying the ball.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading TOMMY MAKES A PREDICTION Bert went to the training table with the more important members of the squad on Wednesday, and, contrary to expectation, Mr. McFadden, Second Team coach, gathered his charges together on Friday and started to whip them into shape.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading TOMMY MAKES A PREDICTION Bert went to the training table with the more important members of the squad on Wednesday, and, contrary to expectation, Mr. McFadden, Second Team coach, gathered his charges together on Friday and started to whip them into shape.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But the plays used against the first-string fellows were not of the sort calculated to advantage a light back, no matter how fast, and Bert had small success when carrying the ball.
at the time that
From this reading While Bert had not actually feared being released to the Scrub, he nevertheless experienced some relief when Mr. McFadden began operations without him.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Bert had not actually feared being released to the Scrub, he nevertheless experienced some relief when Mr. McFadden began operations without him.
whipverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading TOMMY MAKES A PREDICTION Bert went to the training table with the more important members of the squad on Wednesday, and, contrary to expectation, Mr. McFadden, Second Team coach, gathered his charges together on Friday and started to whip them into shape.
in the company of; together with
From this reading TOMMY MAKES A PREDICTION Bert went to the training table with the more important members of the squad on Wednesday, and, contrary to expectation, Mr. McFadden, Second Team coach, gathered his charges together on Friday and started to whip them into shape.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading While Bert had not actually feared being released to the Scrub, he nevertheless experienced some relief when Mr. McFadden began operations without him.
