used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SHAKE-UP Coach Cade was back on Monday for dinner, and to one or two especially observant members of the squad he looked more grim and determined than usual.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Instead of sending the squad out to the field at three-thirty that afternoon he talked to them in the gymnasium for some twenty minutes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SHAKE-UP Coach Cade was back on Monday for dinner, and to one or two especially observant members of the squad he looked more grim and determined than usual.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Instead of sending the squad out to the field at three-thirty that afternoon he talked to them in the gymnasium for some twenty minutes.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A SHAKE-UP Coach Cade was back on Monday for dinner, and to one or two especially observant members of the squad he looked more grim and determined than usual.
backsnounUS /bæks/
plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine
From this reading He started with center and worked through guards, tackles, ends and backs, and it was surprising how many faults he managed to mention.
Cade
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From this reading A SHAKE-UP Coach Cade was back on Monday for dinner, and to one or two especially observant members of the squad he looked more grim and determined than usual.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading He started with center and worked through guards, tackles, ends and backs, and it was surprising how many faults he managed to mention.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading A SHAKE-UP Coach Cade was back on Monday for dinner, and to one or two especially observant members of the squad he looked more grim and determined than usual.
characterized by great determination
From this reading A SHAKE-UP Coach Cade was back on Monday for dinner, and to one or two especially observant members of the squad he looked more grim and determined than usual.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading A SHAKE-UP Coach Cade was back on Monday for dinner, and to one or two especially observant members of the squad he looked more grim and determined than usual.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He started with center and worked through guards, tackles, ends and backs, and it was surprising how many faults he managed to mention.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading A SHAKE-UP Coach Cade was back on Monday for dinner, and to one or two especially observant members of the squad he looked more grim and determined than usual.
exhaustivelyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzɑːstɪvli/
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading First he took up Saturday’s game and went through it exhaustively, pointing out mistakes and short-comings.
faultsnounUS /fɔːlts/
plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading He started with center and worked through guards, tackles, ends and backs, and it was surprising how many faults he managed to mention.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Finally he said: “Now, fellows, I’m going to talk plain.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Instead of sending the squad out to the field at three-thirty that afternoon he talked to them in the gymnasium for some twenty minutes.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Finally he said: “Now, fellows, I’m going to talk plain.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First he took up Saturday’s game and went through it exhaustively, pointing out mistakes and short-comings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A SHAKE-UP Coach Cade was back on Monday for dinner, and to one or two especially observant members of the squad he looked more grim and determined than usual.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading First he took up Saturday’s game and went through it exhaustively, pointing out mistakes and short-comings.
the act of departing
From this reading Finally he said: “Now, fellows, I’m going to talk plain.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading A SHAKE-UP Coach Cade was back on Monday for dinner, and to one or two especially observant members of the squad he looked more grim and determined than usual.
guardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading He started with center and worked through guards, tackles, ends and backs, and it was surprising how many faults he managed to mention.
gymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading Instead of sending the squad out to the field at three-thirty that afternoon he talked to them in the gymnasium for some twenty minutes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A SHAKE-UP Coach Cade was back on Monday for dinner, and to one or two especially observant members of the squad he looked more grim and determined than usual.
how
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From this reading He started with center and worked through guards, tackles, ends and backs, and it was surprising how many faults he managed to mention.
I'm
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From this reading Finally he said: “Now, fellows, I’m going to talk plain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Instead of sending the squad out to the field at three-thirty that afternoon he talked to them in the gymnasium for some twenty minutes.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of sending the squad out to the field at three-thirty that afternoon he talked to them in the gymnasium for some twenty minutes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading First he took up Saturday’s game and went through it exhaustively, pointing out mistakes and short-comings.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A SHAKE-UP Coach Cade was back on Monday for dinner, and to one or two especially observant members of the squad he looked more grim and determined than usual.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading He started with center and worked through guards, tackles, ends and backs, and it was surprising how many faults he managed to mention.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He started with center and worked through guards, tackles, ends and backs, and it was surprising how many faults he managed to mention.
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 A SHAKE-UP Coach Cade was back on Monday for dinner, and to one or two especially observant members of the squad he looked more grim and determined than usual.
make reference to
From this reading He started with center and worked through guards, tackles, ends and backs, and it was surprising how many faults he managed to mention.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Instead of sending the squad out to the field at three-thirty that afternoon he talked to them in the gymnasium for some twenty minutes.
mistakesnounUS /mɪˈsteɪks/
plural of “mistake” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading First he took up Saturday’s game and went through it exhaustively, pointing out mistakes and short-comings.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading A SHAKE-UP Coach Cade was back on Monday for dinner, and to one or two especially observant members of the squad he looked more grim and determined than usual.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A SHAKE-UP Coach Cade was back on Monday for dinner, and to one or two especially observant members of the squad he looked more grim and determined than usual.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Finally he said: “Now, fellows, I’m going to talk plain.
observantadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvənt/
paying close attention especially to details
From this reading A SHAKE-UP Coach Cade was back on Monday for dinner, and to one or two especially observant members of the squad he looked more grim and determined than usual.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SHAKE-UP Coach Cade was back on Monday for dinner, and to one or two especially observant members of the squad he looked more grim and determined than usual.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A SHAKE-UP Coach Cade was back on Monday for dinner, and to one or two especially observant members of the squad he looked more grim and determined than usual.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A SHAKE-UP Coach Cade was back on Monday for dinner, and to one or two especially observant members of the squad he looked more grim and determined than usual.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A SHAKE-UP Coach Cade was back on Monday for dinner, and to one or two especially observant members of the squad he looked more grim and determined than usual.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Instead of sending the squad out to the field at three-thirty that afternoon he talked to them in the gymnasium for some twenty minutes.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Finally he said: “Now, fellows, I’m going to talk plain.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading First he took up Saturday’s game and went through it exhaustively, pointing out mistakes and short-comings.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Finally he said: “Now, fellows, I’m going to talk plain.
Saturday'snounUS /ˈsætərdiz/
possessive form of “saturday” — the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading First he took up Saturday’s game and went through it exhaustively, pointing out mistakes and short-comings.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading Instead of sending the squad out to the field at three-thirty that afternoon he talked to them in the gymnasium for some twenty minutes.
SHAKE-UPnoun
the imposition of a new organization; organizing differently (often involving extensive and drastic changes)
From this reading A SHAKE-UP Coach Cade was back on Monday for dinner, and to one or two especially observant members of the squad he looked more grim and determined than usual.
short-comings
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From this reading First he took up Saturday’s game and went through it exhaustively, pointing out mistakes and short-comings.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Instead of sending the squad out to the field at three-thirty that afternoon he talked to them in the gymnasium for some twenty minutes.
squadnounUS /skwɑːd/
a smallest army unit
From this reading A SHAKE-UP Coach Cade was back on Monday for dinner, and to one or two especially observant members of the squad he looked more grim and determined than usual.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He started with center and worked through guards, tackles, ends and backs, and it was surprising how many faults he managed to mention.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading He started with center and worked through guards, tackles, ends and backs, and it was surprising how many faults he managed to mention.
tacklesnounUS /ˈtækəlz/
plural of “tackle” — the person who plays that position on a football team
From this reading He started with center and worked through guards, tackles, ends and backs, and it was surprising how many faults he managed to mention.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Finally he said: “Now, fellows, I’m going to talk plain.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Instead of sending the squad out to the field at three-thirty that afternoon he talked to them in the gymnasium for some twenty minutes.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A SHAKE-UP Coach Cade was back on Monday for dinner, and to one or two especially observant members of the squad he looked more grim and determined than usual.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Instead of sending the squad out to the field at three-thirty that afternoon he talked to them in the gymnasium for some twenty minutes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SHAKE-UP Coach Cade was back on Monday for dinner, and to one or two especially observant members of the squad he looked more grim and determined than usual.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Instead of sending the squad out to the field at three-thirty that afternoon he talked to them in the gymnasium for some twenty minutes.
three-thirty
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From this reading Instead of sending the squad out to the field at three-thirty that afternoon he talked to them in the gymnasium for some twenty minutes.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading First he took up Saturday’s game and went through it exhaustively, pointing out mistakes and short-comings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SHAKE-UP Coach Cade was back on Monday for dinner, and to one or two especially observant members of the squad he looked more grim and determined than usual.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading First he took up Saturday’s game and went through it exhaustively, pointing out mistakes and short-comings.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Instead of sending the squad out to the field at three-thirty that afternoon he talked to them in the gymnasium for some twenty minutes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A SHAKE-UP Coach Cade was back on Monday for dinner, and to one or two especially observant members of the squad he looked more grim and determined than usual.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading First he took up Saturday’s game and went through it exhaustively, pointing out mistakes and short-comings.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading A SHAKE-UP Coach Cade was back on Monday for dinner, and to one or two especially observant members of the squad he looked more grim and determined than usual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A SHAKE-UP Coach Cade was back on Monday for dinner, and to one or two especially observant members of the squad he looked more grim and determined than usual.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading First he took up Saturday’s game and went through it exhaustively, pointing out mistakes and short-comings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He started with center and worked through guards, tackles, ends and backs, and it was surprising how many faults he managed to mention.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He started with center and worked through guards, tackles, ends and backs, and it was surprising how many faults he managed to mention.
