used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To be beaten by Banning High School was viewed rather like a slap in the face!
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The explanation that Coach Cade had desired to provide experience for the substitutes, at the cost of an unimportant contest, was accepted but failed to satisfy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The explanation that Coach Cade had desired to provide experience for the substitutes, at the cost of an unimportant contest, was accepted but failed to satisfy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Why in heck,” was the oft repeated query, “didn’t he keep us in and let us score on those dubs?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MOONEY’S If the result of the Banning game disappointed the spectators it quite as certainly disgruntled most of the players, the first-string fellows particularly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The explanation that Coach Cade had desired to provide experience for the substitutes, at the cost of an unimportant contest, was accepted but failed to satisfy.
BanningnounUS /ˈbænɪŋ/
an official prohibition or edict against something
From this reading MOONEY’S If the result of the Banning game disappointed the spectators it quite as certainly disgruntled most of the players, the first-string fellows particularly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be beaten by Banning High School was viewed rather like a slap in the face!
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading To be beaten by Banning High School was viewed rather like a slap in the face!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The explanation that Coach Cade had desired to provide experience for the substitutes, at the cost of an unimportant contest, was accepted but failed to satisfy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To be beaten by Banning High School was viewed rather like a slap in the face!
Cade
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From this reading The explanation that Coach Cade had desired to provide experience for the substitutes, at the cost of an unimportant contest, was accepted but failed to satisfy.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading MOONEY’S If the result of the Banning game disappointed the spectators it quite as certainly disgruntled most of the players, the first-string fellows particularly.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading The explanation that Coach Cade had desired to provide experience for the substitutes, at the cost of an unimportant contest, was accepted but failed to satisfy.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading The explanation that Coach Cade had desired to provide experience for the substitutes, at the cost of an unimportant contest, was accepted but failed to satisfy.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading The explanation that Coach Cade had desired to provide experience for the substitutes, at the cost of an unimportant contest, was accepted but failed to satisfy.
wanted intensely
From this reading The explanation that Coach Cade had desired to provide experience for the substitutes, at the cost of an unimportant contest, was accepted but failed to satisfy.
didn't
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From this reading “Why in heck,” was the oft repeated query, “didn’t he keep us in and let us score on those dubs?
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading MOONEY’S If the result of the Banning game disappointed the spectators it quite as certainly disgruntled most of the players, the first-string fellows particularly.
disgruntledadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡrʌntəld/
in a state of sulky dissatisfaction
From this reading MOONEY’S If the result of the Banning game disappointed the spectators it quite as certainly disgruntled most of the players, the first-string fellows particularly.
dubsnounUS /dʌbz/
plural of “dub” — the new sounds added by dubbing
From this reading “Why in heck,” was the oft repeated query, “didn’t he keep us in and let us score on those dubs?
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading The explanation that Coach Cade had desired to provide experience for the substitutes, at the cost of an unimportant contest, was accepted but failed to satisfy.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading The explanation that Coach Cade had desired to provide experience for the substitutes, at the cost of an unimportant contest, was accepted but failed to satisfy.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading To be beaten by Banning High School was viewed rather like a slap in the face!
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading The explanation that Coach Cade had desired to provide experience for the substitutes, at the cost of an unimportant contest, was accepted but failed to satisfy.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading MOONEY’S If the result of the Banning game disappointed the spectators it quite as certainly disgruntled most of the players, the first-string fellows particularly.
first-stringadjective
of members of a team; not substitutes
From this reading MOONEY’S If the result of the Banning game disappointed the spectators it quite as certainly disgruntled most of the players, the first-string fellows particularly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The explanation that Coach Cade had desired to provide experience for the substitutes, at the cost of an unimportant contest, was accepted but failed to satisfy.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading MOONEY’S If the result of the Banning game disappointed the spectators it quite as certainly disgruntled most of the players, the first-string fellows particularly.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Why, we were just getting to know them!”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The explanation that Coach Cade had desired to provide experience for the substitutes, at the cost of an unimportant contest, was accepted but failed to satisfy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Why in heck,” was the oft repeated query, “didn’t he keep us in and let us score on those dubs?
heck
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From this reading “Why in heck,” was the oft repeated query, “didn’t he keep us in and let us score on those dubs?
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading To be beaten by Banning High School was viewed rather like a slap in the face!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading MOONEY’S If the result of the Banning game disappointed the spectators it quite as certainly disgruntled most of the players, the first-string fellows particularly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Why in heck,” was the oft repeated query, “didn’t he keep us in and let us score on those dubs?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MOONEY’S If the result of the Banning game disappointed the spectators it quite as certainly disgruntled most of the players, the first-string fellows particularly.
and nothing more
From this reading Why, we were just getting to know them!”
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “Why in heck,” was the oft repeated query, “didn’t he keep us in and let us score on those dubs?
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Why, we were just getting to know them!”
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Why in heck,” was the oft repeated query, “didn’t he keep us in and let us score on those dubs?
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading To be beaten by Banning High School was viewed rather like a slap in the face!
MOONEY'S
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From this reading MOONEY’S If the result of the Banning game disappointed the spectators it quite as certainly disgruntled most of the players, the first-string fellows particularly.
used to form the superlative
From this reading MOONEY’S If the result of the Banning game disappointed the spectators it quite as certainly disgruntled most of the players, the first-string fellows particularly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MOONEY’S If the result of the Banning game disappointed the spectators it quite as certainly disgruntled most of the players, the first-string fellows particularly.
oftadverbUS /ɔːft/
many times at short intervals
From this reading “Why in heck,” was the oft repeated query, “didn’t he keep us in and let us score on those dubs?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Why in heck,” was the oft repeated query, “didn’t he keep us in and let us score on those dubs?
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading MOONEY’S If the result of the Banning game disappointed the spectators it quite as certainly disgruntled most of the players, the first-string fellows particularly.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading MOONEY’S If the result of the Banning game disappointed the spectators it quite as certainly disgruntled most of the players, the first-string fellows particularly.
provideverbUS /prəˈvaɪd/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The explanation that Coach Cade had desired to provide experience for the substitutes, at the cost of an unimportant contest, was accepted but failed to satisfy.
querynounUS /ˈkwiːri/
an instance of questioning
From this reading “Why in heck,” was the oft repeated query, “didn’t he keep us in and let us score on those dubs?
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading MOONEY’S If the result of the Banning game disappointed the spectators it quite as certainly disgruntled most of the players, the first-string fellows particularly.
on the contrary
From this reading To be beaten by Banning High School was viewed rather like a slap in the face!
recurring again and again
From this reading “Why in heck,” was the oft repeated query, “didn’t he keep us in and let us score on those dubs?
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading MOONEY’S If the result of the Banning game disappointed the spectators it quite as certainly disgruntled most of the players, the first-string fellows particularly.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading The explanation that Coach Cade had desired to provide experience for the substitutes, at the cost of an unimportant contest, was accepted but failed to satisfy.
an educational institution
From this reading To be beaten by Banning High School was viewed rather like a slap in the face!
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading “Why in heck,” was the oft repeated query, “didn’t he keep us in and let us score on those dubs?
slapverbUS /slæp/
hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand
From this reading To be beaten by Banning High School was viewed rather like a slap in the face!
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading MOONEY’S If the result of the Banning game disappointed the spectators it quite as certainly disgruntled most of the players, the first-string fellows particularly.
substitutesnounUS /ˈsʌbstətuːts/
plural of “substitute” — a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another
From this reading The explanation that Coach Cade had desired to provide experience for the substitutes, at the cost of an unimportant contest, was accepted but failed to satisfy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The explanation that Coach Cade had desired to provide experience for the substitutes, at the cost of an unimportant contest, was accepted but failed to satisfy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MOONEY’S If the result of the Banning game disappointed the spectators it quite as certainly disgruntled most of the players, the first-string fellows particularly.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Why, we were just getting to know them!”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “Why in heck,” was the oft repeated query, “didn’t he keep us in and let us score on those dubs?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Why, we were just getting to know them!”
unimportantadjectiveUS /ənɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
not important
From this reading The explanation that Coach Cade had desired to provide experience for the substitutes, at the cost of an unimportant contest, was accepted but failed to satisfy.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Why in heck,” was the oft repeated query, “didn’t he keep us in and let us score on those dubs?
viewedverbUS /vjuːd/
past form of “view” — deem to be
From this reading To be beaten by Banning High School was viewed rather like a slap in the face!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Why in heck,” was the oft repeated query, “didn’t he keep us in and let us score on those dubs?
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Why, we were just getting to know them!”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Why, we were just getting to know them!”
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why in heck,” was the oft repeated query, “didn’t he keep us in and let us score on those dubs?
