Chapter XII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The re-forming of the whole left side of the line was a distinct shock, although lessened by the suspicion that the dumping of Tate and Dozier and Meecham was only temporary.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The placing of Savell at right end was doubtless another experiment, and the presence of an almost unknown like Larry Walsh in the backfield was merely a wild flight of fancy on the part of the coach.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The re-forming of the whole left side of the line was a distinct shock, although lessened by the suspicion that the dumping of Tate and Dozier and Meecham was only temporary.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The placing of Savell at right end was doubtless another experiment, and the presence of an almost unknown like Larry Walsh in the backfield was merely a wild flight of fancy on the part of the coach.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE EDITOR CALLS That line-up held some real surprises, and since it was the line-up that, with but one change, continued to the end of the season it may be well to set it down here.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The placing of Savell at right end was doubtless another experiment, and the presence of an almost unknown like Larry Walsh in the backfield was merely a wild flight of fancy on the part of the coach.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading At any rate the School entertained that suspicion, but the players themselves were less optimistic.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At any rate the School entertained that suspicion, but the players themselves were less optimistic.

the offensive football players who line up behind the linemen

From this reading The placing of Savell at right end was doubtless another experiment, and the presence of an almost unknown like Larry Walsh in the backfield was merely a wild flight of fancy on the part of the coach.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading Left End, Kruger; Left Tackle, Thomas; Left Guard, Wick; Center, Patten; Right Guard, Lowe; Right Tackle, Haines; Right End, Savell; Quarter-Back, Ball; Left Half-Back, Storer; Right Half-Back, Walsh; Full-Back, Galvin.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading THE EDITOR CALLS That line-up held some real surprises, and since it was the line-up that, with but one change, continued to the end of the season it may be well to set it down here.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE EDITOR CALLS That line-up held some real surprises, and since it was the line-up that, with but one change, continued to the end of the season it may be well to set it down here.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The re-forming of the whole left side of the line was a distinct shock, although lessened by the suspicion that the dumping of Tate and Dozier and Meecham was only temporary.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading THE EDITOR CALLS That line-up held some real surprises, and since it was the line-up that, with but one change, continued to the end of the season it may be well to set it down here.

The middle point or core of an area.

From this reading Left End, Kruger; Left Tackle, Thomas; Left Guard, Wick; Center, Patten; Right Guard, Lowe; Right Tackle, Haines; Right End, Savell; Quarter-Back, Ball; Left Half-Back, Storer; Right Half-Back, Walsh; Full-Back, Galvin.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading THE EDITOR CALLS That line-up held some real surprises, and since it was the line-up that, with but one change, continued to the end of the season it may be well to set it down here.

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading The placing of Savell at right end was doubtless another experiment, and the presence of an almost unknown like Larry Walsh in the backfield was merely a wild flight of fancy on the part of the coach.

without stop or interruption

From this reading THE EDITOR CALLS That line-up held some real surprises, and since it was the line-up that, with but one change, continued to the end of the season it may be well to set it down here.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading The re-forming of the whole left side of the line was a distinct shock, although lessened by the suspicion that the dumping of Tate and Dozier and Meecham was only temporary.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading The placing of Savell at right end was doubtless another experiment, and the presence of an almost unknown like Larry Walsh in the backfield was merely a wild flight of fancy on the part of the coach.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE EDITOR CALLS That line-up held some real surprises, and since it was the line-up that, with but one change, continued to the end of the season it may be well to set it down here.

comparative of “dozy” — half asleep

From this reading The re-forming of the whole left side of the line was a distinct shock, although lessened by the suspicion that the dumping of Tate and Dozier and Meecham was only temporary.

selling goods abroad at a price below that charged in the domestic market

From this reading The re-forming of the whole left side of the line was a distinct shock, although lessened by the suspicion that the dumping of Tate and Dozier and Meecham was only temporary.

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading THE EDITOR CALLS That line-up held some real surprises, and since it was the line-up that, with but one change, continued to the end of the season it may be well to set it down here.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE EDITOR CALLS That line-up held some real surprises, and since it was the line-up that, with but one change, continued to the end of the season it may be well to set it down here.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading At any rate the School entertained that suspicion, but the players themselves were less optimistic.

the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation

From this reading The placing of Savell at right end was doubtless another experiment, and the presence of an almost unknown like Larry Walsh in the backfield was merely a wild flight of fancy on the part of the coach.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading The placing of Savell at right end was doubtless another experiment, and the presence of an almost unknown like Larry Walsh in the backfield was merely a wild flight of fancy on the part of the coach.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading The placing of Savell at right end was doubtless another experiment, and the presence of an almost unknown like Larry Walsh in the backfield was merely a wild flight of fancy on the part of the coach.

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From this reading Left End, Kruger; Left Tackle, Thomas; Left Guard, Wick; Center, Patten; Right Guard, Lowe; Right Tackle, Haines; Right End, Savell; Quarter-Back, Ball; Left Half-Back, Storer; Right Half-Back, Walsh; Full-Back, Galvin.

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From this reading Left End, Kruger; Left Tackle, Thomas; Left Guard, Wick; Center, Patten; Right Guard, Lowe; Right Tackle, Haines; Right End, Savell; Quarter-Back, Ball; Left Half-Back, Storer; Right Half-Back, Walsh; Full-Back, Galvin.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading Left End, Kruger; Left Tackle, Thomas; Left Guard, Wick; Center, Patten; Right Guard, Lowe; Right Tackle, Haines; Right End, Savell; Quarter-Back, Ball; Left Half-Back, Storer; Right Half-Back, Walsh; Full-Back, Galvin.

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From this reading Left End, Kruger; Left Tackle, Thomas; Left Guard, Wick; Center, Patten; Right Guard, Lowe; Right Tackle, Haines; Right End, Savell; Quarter-Back, Ball; Left Half-Back, Storer; Right Half-Back, Walsh; Full-Back, Galvin.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Left End, Kruger; Left Tackle, Thomas; Left Guard, Wick; Center, Patten; Right Guard, Lowe; Right Tackle, Haines; Right End, Savell; Quarter-Back, Ball; Left Half-Back, Storer; Right Half-Back, Walsh; Full-Back, Galvin.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading THE EDITOR CALLS That line-up held some real surprises, and since it was the line-up that, with but one change, continued to the end of the season it may be well to set it down here.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading THE EDITOR CALLS That line-up held some real surprises, and since it was the line-up that, with but one change, continued to the end of the season it may be well to set it down here.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The placing of Savell at right end was doubtless another experiment, and the presence of an almost unknown like Larry Walsh in the backfield was merely a wild flight of fancy on the part of the coach.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE EDITOR CALLS That line-up held some real surprises, and since it was the line-up that, with but one change, continued to the end of the season it may be well to set it down here.

Boer statesman (1825-1904)

From this reading Left End, Kruger; Left Tackle, Thomas; Left Guard, Wick; Center, Patten; Right Guard, Lowe; Right Tackle, Haines; Right End, Savell; Quarter-Back, Ball; Left Half-Back, Storer; Right Half-Back, Walsh; Full-Back, Galvin.

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From this reading The placing of Savell at right end was doubtless another experiment, and the presence of an almost unknown like Larry Walsh in the backfield was merely a wild flight of fancy on the part of the coach.

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 Left End, Kruger; Left Tackle, Thomas; Left Guard, Wick; Center, Patten; Right Guard, Lowe; Right Tackle, Haines; Right End, Savell; Quarter-Back, Ball; Left Half-Back, Storer; Right Half-Back, Walsh; Full-Back, Galvin.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading At any rate the School entertained that suspicion, but the players themselves were less optimistic.

impaired by diminution

From this reading The re-forming of the whole left side of the line was a distinct shock, although lessened by the suspicion that the dumping of Tate and Dozier and Meecham was only temporary.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The placing of Savell at right end was doubtless another experiment, and the presence of an almost unknown like Larry Walsh in the backfield was merely a wild flight of fancy on the part of the coach.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The re-forming of the whole left side of the line was a distinct shock, although lessened by the suspicion that the dumping of Tate and Dozier and Meecham was only temporary.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE EDITOR CALLS That line-up held some real surprises, and since it was the line-up that, with but one change, continued to the end of the season it may be well to set it down here.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Left End, Kruger; Left Tackle, Thomas; Left Guard, Wick; Center, Patten; Right Guard, Lowe; Right Tackle, Haines; Right End, Savell; Quarter-Back, Ball; Left Half-Back, Storer; Right Half-Back, Walsh; Full-Back, Galvin.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading THE EDITOR CALLS That line-up held some real surprises, and since it was the line-up that, with but one change, continued to the end of the season it may be well to set it down here.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The re-forming of the whole left side of the line was a distinct shock, although lessened by the suspicion that the dumping of Tate and Dozier and Meecham was only temporary.

and nothing more

From this reading The placing of Savell at right end was doubtless another experiment, and the presence of an almost unknown like Larry Walsh in the backfield was merely a wild flight of fancy on the part of the coach.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE EDITOR CALLS That line-up held some real surprises, and since it was the line-up that, with but one change, continued to the end of the season it may be well to set it down here.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The placing of Savell at right end was doubtless another experiment, and the presence of an almost unknown like Larry Walsh in the backfield was merely a wild flight of fancy on the part of the coach.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE EDITOR CALLS That line-up held some real surprises, and since it was the line-up that, with but one change, continued to the end of the season it may be well to set it down here.

and nothing more

From this reading The re-forming of the whole left side of the line was a distinct shock, although lessened by the suspicion that the dumping of Tate and Dozier and Meecham was only temporary.

expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds

From this reading At any rate the School entertained that suspicion, but the players themselves were less optimistic.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The placing of Savell at right end was doubtless another experiment, and the presence of an almost unknown like Larry Walsh in the backfield was merely a wild flight of fancy on the part of the coach.

footwear usually with wooden soles

From this reading Left End, Kruger; Left Tackle, Thomas; Left Guard, Wick; Center, Patten; Right Guard, Lowe; Right Tackle, Haines; Right End, Savell; Quarter-Back, Ball; Left Half-Back, Storer; Right Half-Back, Walsh; Full-Back, Galvin.

-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The placing of Savell at right end was doubtless another experiment, and the presence of an almost unknown like Larry Walsh in the backfield was merely a wild flight of fancy on the part of the coach.

plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

From this reading At any rate the School entertained that suspicion, but the players themselves were less optimistic.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading The placing of Savell at right end was doubtless another experiment, and the presence of an almost unknown like Larry Walsh in the backfield was merely a wild flight of fancy on the part of the coach.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Left End, Kruger; Left Tackle, Thomas; Left Guard, Wick; Center, Patten; Right Guard, Lowe; Right Tackle, Haines; Right End, Savell; Quarter-Back, Ball; Left Half-Back, Storer; Right Half-Back, Walsh; Full-Back, Galvin.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading At any rate the School entertained that suspicion, but the players themselves were less optimistic.

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From this reading The re-forming of the whole left side of the line was a distinct shock, although lessened by the suspicion that the dumping of Tate and Dozier and Meecham was only temporary.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading THE EDITOR CALLS That line-up held some real surprises, and since it was the line-up that, with but one change, continued to the end of the season it may be well to set it down here.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Left End, Kruger; Left Tackle, Thomas; Left Guard, Wick; Center, Patten; Right Guard, Lowe; Right Tackle, Haines; Right End, Savell; Quarter-Back, Ball; Left Half-Back, Storer; Right Half-Back, Walsh; Full-Back, Galvin.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Left End, Kruger; Left Tackle, Thomas; Left Guard, Wick; Center, Patten; Right Guard, Lowe; Right Tackle, Haines; Right End, Savell; Quarter-Back, Ball; Left Half-Back, Storer; Right Half-Back, Walsh; Full-Back, Galvin.

an educational institution

From this reading At any rate the School entertained that suspicion, but the players themselves were less optimistic.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading THE EDITOR CALLS That line-up held some real surprises, and since it was the line-up that, with but one change, continued to the end of the season it may be well to set it down here.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE EDITOR CALLS That line-up held some real surprises, and since it was the line-up that, with but one change, continued to the end of the season it may be well to set it down here.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading The re-forming of the whole left side of the line was a distinct shock, although lessened by the suspicion that the dumping of Tate and Dozier and Meecham was only temporary.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The re-forming of the whole left side of the line was a distinct shock, although lessened by the suspicion that the dumping of Tate and Dozier and Meecham was only temporary.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading THE EDITOR CALLS That line-up held some real surprises, and since it was the line-up that, with but one change, continued to the end of the season it may be well to set it down here.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading THE EDITOR CALLS That line-up held some real surprises, and since it was the line-up that, with but one change, continued to the end of the season it may be well to set it down here.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Left End, Kruger; Left Tackle, Thomas; Left Guard, Wick; Center, Patten; Right Guard, Lowe; Right Tackle, Haines; Right End, Savell; Quarter-Back, Ball; Left Half-Back, Storer; Right Half-Back, Walsh; Full-Back, Galvin.

plural of “surprise” — the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading THE EDITOR CALLS That line-up held some real surprises, and since it was the line-up that, with but one change, continued to the end of the season it may be well to set it down here.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading The re-forming of the whole left side of the line was a distinct shock, although lessened by the suspicion that the dumping of Tate and Dozier and Meecham was only temporary.

the person who plays that position on a football team

From this reading Left End, Kruger; Left Tackle, Thomas; Left Guard, Wick; Center, Patten; Right Guard, Lowe; Right Tackle, Haines; Right End, Savell; Quarter-Back, Ball; Left Half-Back, Storer; Right Half-Back, Walsh; Full-Back, Galvin.

United States poet and critic (1899-1979)

From this reading The re-forming of the whole left side of the line was a distinct shock, although lessened by the suspicion that the dumping of Tate and Dozier and Meecham was only temporary.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading The re-forming of the whole left side of the line was a distinct shock, although lessened by the suspicion that the dumping of Tate and Dozier and Meecham was only temporary.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE EDITOR CALLS That line-up held some real surprises, and since it was the line-up that, with but one change, continued to the end of the season it may be well to set it down here.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE EDITOR CALLS That line-up held some real surprises, and since it was the line-up that, with but one change, continued to the end of the season it may be well to set it down here.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading At any rate the School entertained that suspicion, but the players themselves were less optimistic.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading Left End, Kruger; Left Tackle, Thomas; Left Guard, Wick; Center, Patten; Right Guard, Lowe; Right Tackle, Haines; Right End, Savell; Quarter-Back, Ball; Left Half-Back, Storer; Right Half-Back, Walsh; Full-Back, Galvin.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE EDITOR CALLS That line-up held some real surprises, and since it was the line-up that, with but one change, continued to the end of the season it may be well to set it down here.

not known

From this reading The placing of Savell at right end was doubtless another experiment, and the presence of an almost unknown like Larry Walsh in the backfield was merely a wild flight of fancy on the part of the coach.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Left End, Kruger; Left Tackle, Thomas; Left Guard, Wick; Center, Patten; Right Guard, Lowe; Right Tackle, Haines; Right End, Savell; Quarter-Back, Ball; Left Half-Back, Storer; Right Half-Back, Walsh; Full-Back, Galvin.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE EDITOR CALLS That line-up held some real surprises, and since it was the line-up that, with but one change, continued to the end of the season it may be well to set it down here.

(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 THE EDITOR CALLS That line-up held some real surprises, and since it was the line-up that, with but one change, continued to the end of the season it may be well to set it down here.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading At any rate the School entertained that suspicion, but the players themselves were less optimistic.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The re-forming of the whole left side of the line was a distinct shock, although lessened by the suspicion that the dumping of Tate and Dozier and Meecham was only temporary.

any piece of cord that conveys liquid by capillary action

From this reading Left End, Kruger; Left Tackle, Thomas; Left Guard, Wick; Center, Patten; Right Guard, Lowe; Right Tackle, Haines; Right End, Savell; Quarter-Back, Ball; Left Half-Back, Storer; Right Half-Back, Walsh; Full-Back, Galvin.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading The placing of Savell at right end was doubtless another experiment, and the presence of an almost unknown like Larry Walsh in the backfield was merely a wild flight of fancy on the part of the coach.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE EDITOR CALLS That line-up held some real surprises, and since it was the line-up that, with but one change, continued to the end of the season it may be well to set it down here.