used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading More than one of the deposed players lost his ambition to regain his place as the mercury mounted under the influence of a sun that shone with the ardor of August; or, if his ambition remained, his efforts waned perceptibly.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading There were several injuries, the players showed a disposition to lag, the recent changes in the make-up of the team were not yielding the hoped-for results, criticism was rampant and a graduate who had agreed to appear that Wednesday and coach the linemen wrote that he wouldn’t be able to arrive before the week following.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading There were several injuries, the players showed a disposition to lag, the recent changes in the make-up of the team were not yielding the hoped-for results, criticism was rampant and a graduate who had agreed to appear that Wednesday and coach the linemen wrote that he wouldn’t be able to arrive before the week following.
a cherished desire
From this reading More than one of the deposed players lost his ambition to regain his place as the mercury mounted under the influence of a sun that shone with the ardor of August; or, if his ambition remained, his efforts waned perceptibly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AROUND THE END November arrived that week with several days of unseasonably warm weather, and football practice, which had started off on Monday with much zest, slowed up.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There were several injuries, the players showed a disposition to lag, the recent changes in the make-up of the team were not yielding the hoped-for results, criticism was rampant and a graduate who had agreed to appear that Wednesday and coach the linemen wrote that he wouldn’t be able to arrive before the week following.
ardornounUS /ˈɑːrdər/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading More than one of the deposed players lost his ambition to regain his place as the mercury mounted under the influence of a sun that shone with the ardor of August; or, if his ambition remained, his efforts waned perceptibly.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading AROUND THE END November arrived that week with several days of unseasonably warm weather, and football practice, which had started off on Monday with much zest, slowed up.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading There were several injuries, the players showed a disposition to lag, the recent changes in the make-up of the team were not yielding the hoped-for results, criticism was rampant and a graduate who had agreed to appear that Wednesday and coach the linemen wrote that he wouldn’t be able to arrive before the week following.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading AROUND THE END November arrived that week with several days of unseasonably warm weather, and football practice, which had started off on Monday with much zest, slowed up.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading More than one of the deposed players lost his ambition to regain his place as the mercury mounted under the influence of a sun that shone with the ardor of August; or, if his ambition remained, his efforts waned perceptibly.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading More than one of the deposed players lost his ambition to regain his place as the mercury mounted under the influence of a sun that shone with the ardor of August; or, if his ambition remained, his efforts waned perceptibly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There were several injuries, the players showed a disposition to lag, the recent changes in the make-up of the team were not yielding the hoped-for results, criticism was rampant and a graduate who had agreed to appear that Wednesday and coach the linemen wrote that he wouldn’t be able to arrive before the week following.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading There were several injuries, the players showed a disposition to lag, the recent changes in the make-up of the team were not yielding the hoped-for results, criticism was rampant and a graduate who had agreed to appear that Wednesday and coach the linemen wrote that he wouldn’t be able to arrive before the week following.
Cade
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From this reading Jake decreed a let-up in the drive and Coach Cade was forced to obey.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading There were several injuries, the players showed a disposition to lag, the recent changes in the make-up of the team were not yielding the hoped-for results, criticism was rampant and a graduate who had agreed to appear that Wednesday and coach the linemen wrote that he wouldn’t be able to arrive before the week following.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading Jake decreed a let-up in the drive and Coach Cade was forced to obey.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading There were several injuries, the players showed a disposition to lag, the recent changes in the make-up of the team were not yielding the hoped-for results, criticism was rampant and a graduate who had agreed to appear that Wednesday and coach the linemen wrote that he wouldn’t be able to arrive before the week following.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading AROUND THE END November arrived that week with several days of unseasonably warm weather, and football practice, which had started off on Monday with much zest, slowed up.
decreedadjectiveUS /dɪˈkriːd/
fixed or established especially by order or command
From this reading Jake decreed a let-up in the drive and Coach Cade was forced to obey.
deposedverbUS /dɪˈpoʊzd/
past form of “depose” — force to leave (an office)
From this reading More than one of the deposed players lost his ambition to regain his place as the mercury mounted under the influence of a sun that shone with the ardor of August; or, if his ambition remained, his efforts waned perceptibly.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading There were several injuries, the players showed a disposition to lag, the recent changes in the make-up of the team were not yielding the hoped-for results, criticism was rampant and a graduate who had agreed to appear that Wednesday and coach the linemen wrote that he wouldn’t be able to arrive before the week following.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Jake decreed a let-up in the drive and Coach Cade was forced to obey.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading More than one of the deposed players lost his ambition to regain his place as the mercury mounted under the influence of a sun that shone with the ardor of August; or, if his ambition remained, his efforts waned perceptibly.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading AROUND THE END November arrived that week with several days of unseasonably warm weather, and football practice, which had started off on Monday with much zest, slowed up.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading There were several injuries, the players showed a disposition to lag, the recent changes in the make-up of the team were not yielding the hoped-for results, criticism was rampant and a graduate who had agreed to appear that Wednesday and coach the linemen wrote that he wouldn’t be able to arrive before the week following.
footballnounUS /ˈfʊtbɔːl/
any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
From this reading AROUND THE END November arrived that week with several days of unseasonably warm weather, and football practice, which had started off on Monday with much zest, slowed up.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That was a worrisome week for the coach.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Jake decreed a let-up in the drive and Coach Cade was forced to obey.
graduateverbUS /ˈɡrædʒəwət/
receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies
From this reading There were several injuries, the players showed a disposition to lag, the recent changes in the make-up of the team were not yielding the hoped-for results, criticism was rampant and a graduate who had agreed to appear that Wednesday and coach the linemen wrote that he wouldn’t be able to arrive before the week following.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AROUND THE END November arrived that week with several days of unseasonably warm weather, and football practice, which had started off on Monday with much zest, slowed up.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were several injuries, the players showed a disposition to lag, the recent changes in the make-up of the team were not yielding the hoped-for results, criticism was rampant and a graduate who had agreed to appear that Wednesday and coach the linemen wrote that he wouldn’t be able to arrive before the week following.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading More than one of the deposed players lost his ambition to regain his place as the mercury mounted under the influence of a sun that shone with the ardor of August; or, if his ambition remained, his efforts waned perceptibly.
hoped-foradjective
expected hopefully
From this reading There were several injuries, the players showed a disposition to lag, the recent changes in the make-up of the team were not yielding the hoped-for results, criticism was rampant and a graduate who had agreed to appear that Wednesday and coach the linemen wrote that he wouldn’t be able to arrive before the week following.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading More than one of the deposed players lost his ambition to regain his place as the mercury mounted under the influence of a sun that shone with the ardor of August; or, if his ambition remained, his efforts waned perceptibly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jake decreed a let-up in the drive and Coach Cade was forced to obey.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading More than one of the deposed players lost his ambition to regain his place as the mercury mounted under the influence of a sun that shone with the ardor of August; or, if his ambition remained, his efforts waned perceptibly.
injuriesnounUS /ˈɪndʒəriz/
plural of “injury” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading There were several injuries, the players showed a disposition to lag, the recent changes in the make-up of the team were not yielding the hoped-for results, criticism was rampant and a graduate who had agreed to appear that Wednesday and coach the linemen wrote that he wouldn’t be able to arrive before the week following.
Jake
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From this reading Jake decreed a let-up in the drive and Coach Cade was forced to obey.
lagverbUS /læɡ/
hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.
From this reading There were several injuries, the players showed a disposition to lag, the recent changes in the make-up of the team were not yielding the hoped-for results, criticism was rampant and a graduate who had agreed to appear that Wednesday and coach the linemen wrote that he wouldn’t be able to arrive before the week following.
let-up
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From this reading Jake decreed a let-up in the drive and Coach Cade was forced to obey.
linemennounUS /ˈlaɪnmən/
the football players who line up on the line of scrimmage
From this reading There were several injuries, the players showed a disposition to lag, the recent changes in the make-up of the team were not yielding the hoped-for results, criticism was rampant and a graduate who had agreed to appear that Wednesday and coach the linemen wrote that he wouldn’t be able to arrive before the week following.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading More than one of the deposed players lost his ambition to regain his place as the mercury mounted under the influence of a sun that shone with the ardor of August; or, if his ambition remained, his efforts waned perceptibly.
make-upnounUS /ˈmeɪkʌp/
an event that is substituted for a previously cancelled event
From this reading There were several injuries, the players showed a disposition to lag, the recent changes in the make-up of the team were not yielding the hoped-for results, criticism was rampant and a graduate who had agreed to appear that Wednesday and coach the linemen wrote that he wouldn’t be able to arrive before the week following.
mercurynounUS /ˈmɜːrkjəri/
a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures
From this reading More than one of the deposed players lost his ambition to regain his place as the mercury mounted under the influence of a sun that shone with the ardor of August; or, if his ambition remained, his efforts waned perceptibly.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading AROUND THE END November arrived that week with several days of unseasonably warm weather, and football practice, which had started off on Monday with much zest, slowed up.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More than one of the deposed players lost his ambition to regain his place as the mercury mounted under the influence of a sun that shone with the ardor of August; or, if his ambition remained, his efforts waned perceptibly.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading More than one of the deposed players lost his ambition to regain his place as the mercury mounted under the influence of a sun that shone with the ardor of August; or, if his ambition remained, his efforts waned perceptibly.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading AROUND THE END November arrived that week with several days of unseasonably warm weather, and football practice, which had started off on Monday with much zest, slowed up.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There were several injuries, the players showed a disposition to lag, the recent changes in the make-up of the team were not yielding the hoped-for results, criticism was rampant and a graduate who had agreed to appear that Wednesday and coach the linemen wrote that he wouldn’t be able to arrive before the week following.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading AROUND THE END November arrived that week with several days of unseasonably warm weather, and football practice, which had started off on Monday with much zest, slowed up.
be obedient to
From this reading Jake decreed a let-up in the drive and Coach Cade was forced to obey.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AROUND THE END November arrived that week with several days of unseasonably warm weather, and football practice, which had started off on Monday with much zest, slowed up.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading AROUND THE END November arrived that week with several days of unseasonably warm weather, and football practice, which had started off on Monday with much zest, slowed up.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AROUND THE END November arrived that week with several days of unseasonably warm weather, and football practice, which had started off on Monday with much zest, slowed up.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading More than one of the deposed players lost his ambition to regain his place as the mercury mounted under the influence of a sun that shone with the ardor of August; or, if his ambition remained, his efforts waned perceptibly.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading More than one of the deposed players lost his ambition to regain his place as the mercury mounted under the influence of a sun that shone with the ardor of August; or, if his ambition remained, his efforts waned perceptibly.
perceptiblyadverb
in a noticeable manner
From this reading More than one of the deposed players lost his ambition to regain his place as the mercury mounted under the influence of a sun that shone with the ardor of August; or, if his ambition remained, his efforts waned perceptibly.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading More than one of the deposed players lost his ambition to regain his place as the mercury mounted under the influence of a sun that shone with the ardor of August; or, if his ambition remained, his efforts waned perceptibly.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading More than one of the deposed players lost his ambition to regain his place as the mercury mounted under the influence of a sun that shone with the ardor of August; or, if his ambition remained, his efforts waned perceptibly.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading AROUND THE END November arrived that week with several days of unseasonably warm weather, and football practice, which had started off on Monday with much zest, slowed up.
rampantadjectiveUS /ˈræmpənt/
unrestrained and violent
From this reading There were several injuries, the players showed a disposition to lag, the recent changes in the make-up of the team were not yielding the hoped-for results, criticism was rampant and a graduate who had agreed to appear that Wednesday and coach the linemen wrote that he wouldn’t be able to arrive before the week following.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading There were several injuries, the players showed a disposition to lag, the recent changes in the make-up of the team were not yielding the hoped-for results, criticism was rampant and a graduate who had agreed to appear that Wednesday and coach the linemen wrote that he wouldn’t be able to arrive before the week following.
regainverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪn/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading More than one of the deposed players lost his ambition to regain his place as the mercury mounted under the influence of a sun that shone with the ardor of August; or, if his ambition remained, his efforts waned perceptibly.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading More than one of the deposed players lost his ambition to regain his place as the mercury mounted under the influence of a sun that shone with the ardor of August; or, if his ambition remained, his efforts waned perceptibly.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading There were several injuries, the players showed a disposition to lag, the recent changes in the make-up of the team were not yielding the hoped-for results, criticism was rampant and a graduate who had agreed to appear that Wednesday and coach the linemen wrote that he wouldn’t be able to arrive before the week following.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading AROUND THE END November arrived that week with several days of unseasonably warm weather, and football practice, which had started off on Monday with much zest, slowed up.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading More than one of the deposed players lost his ambition to regain his place as the mercury mounted under the influence of a sun that shone with the ardor of August; or, if his ambition remained, his efforts waned perceptibly.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading There were several injuries, the players showed a disposition to lag, the recent changes in the make-up of the team were not yielding the hoped-for results, criticism was rampant and a graduate who had agreed to appear that Wednesday and coach the linemen wrote that he wouldn’t be able to arrive before the week following.
slowedverbUS /sloʊd/
past form of “slow” — lose velocity; move more slowly
From this reading AROUND THE END November arrived that week with several days of unseasonably warm weather, and football practice, which had started off on Monday with much zest, slowed up.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading AROUND THE END November arrived that week with several days of unseasonably warm weather, and football practice, which had started off on Monday with much zest, slowed up.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading More than one of the deposed players lost his ambition to regain his place as the mercury mounted under the influence of a sun that shone with the ardor of August; or, if his ambition remained, his efforts waned perceptibly.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading There were several injuries, the players showed a disposition to lag, the recent changes in the make-up of the team were not yielding the hoped-for results, criticism was rampant and a graduate who had agreed to appear that Wednesday and coach the linemen wrote that he wouldn’t be able to arrive before the week following.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More than one of the deposed players lost his ambition to regain his place as the mercury mounted under the influence of a sun that shone with the ardor of August; or, if his ambition remained, his efforts waned perceptibly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AROUND THE END November arrived that week with several days of unseasonably warm weather, and football practice, which had started off on Monday with much zest, slowed up.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AROUND THE END November arrived that week with several days of unseasonably warm weather, and football practice, which had started off on Monday with much zest, slowed up.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were several injuries, the players showed a disposition to lag, the recent changes in the make-up of the team were not yielding the hoped-for results, criticism was rampant and a graduate who had agreed to appear that Wednesday and coach the linemen wrote that he wouldn’t be able to arrive before the week following.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading More than one of the deposed players lost his ambition to regain his place as the mercury mounted under the influence of a sun that shone with the ardor of August; or, if his ambition remained, his efforts waned perceptibly.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading More than one of the deposed players lost his ambition to regain his place as the mercury mounted under the influence of a sun that shone with the ardor of August; or, if his ambition remained, his efforts waned perceptibly.
unseasonablyadverbUS /ənˈsiːzənəbli/
not in accordance with the season
From this reading AROUND THE END November arrived that week with several days of unseasonably warm weather, and football practice, which had started off on Monday with much zest, slowed up.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading AROUND THE END November arrived that week with several days of unseasonably warm weather, and football practice, which had started off on Monday with much zest, slowed up.
wanedverbUS /weɪnd/
past form of “wane” — grow smaller
From this reading More than one of the deposed players lost his ambition to regain his place as the mercury mounted under the influence of a sun that shone with the ardor of August; or, if his ambition remained, his efforts waned perceptibly.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading AROUND THE END November arrived that week with several days of unseasonably warm weather, and football practice, which had started off on Monday with much zest, slowed up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jake decreed a let-up in the drive and Coach Cade was forced to obey.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading AROUND THE END November arrived that week with several days of unseasonably warm weather, and football practice, which had started off on Monday with much zest, slowed up.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading There were several injuries, the players showed a disposition to lag, the recent changes in the make-up of the team were not yielding the hoped-for results, criticism was rampant and a graduate who had agreed to appear that Wednesday and coach the linemen wrote that he wouldn’t be able to arrive before the week following.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading AROUND THE END November arrived that week with several days of unseasonably warm weather, and football practice, which had started off on Monday with much zest, slowed up.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were several injuries, the players showed a disposition to lag, the recent changes in the make-up of the team were not yielding the hoped-for results, criticism was rampant and a graduate who had agreed to appear that Wednesday and coach the linemen wrote that he wouldn’t be able to arrive before the week following.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading AROUND THE END November arrived that week with several days of unseasonably warm weather, and football practice, which had started off on Monday with much zest, slowed up.
which person or people
From this reading There were several injuries, the players showed a disposition to lag, the recent changes in the make-up of the team were not yielding the hoped-for results, criticism was rampant and a graduate who had agreed to appear that Wednesday and coach the linemen wrote that he wouldn’t be able to arrive before the week following.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AROUND THE END November arrived that week with several days of unseasonably warm weather, and football practice, which had started off on Monday with much zest, slowed up.
worrisomeadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrisəm/
not reassuring; tending to cause anxiety
From this reading That was a worrisome week for the coach.
wouldn't
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From this reading There were several injuries, the players showed a disposition to lag, the recent changes in the make-up of the team were not yielding the hoped-for results, criticism was rampant and a graduate who had agreed to appear that Wednesday and coach the linemen wrote that he wouldn’t be able to arrive before the week following.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading There were several injuries, the players showed a disposition to lag, the recent changes in the make-up of the team were not yielding the hoped-for results, criticism was rampant and a graduate who had agreed to appear that Wednesday and coach the linemen wrote that he wouldn’t be able to arrive before the week following.
yieldingadjectiveUS /ˈjiːldɪŋ/
inclined to yield to argument or influence or control
From this reading There were several injuries, the players showed a disposition to lag, the recent changes in the make-up of the team were not yielding the hoped-for results, criticism was rampant and a graduate who had agreed to appear that Wednesday and coach the linemen wrote that he wouldn’t be able to arrive before the week following.
zestnounUS /zest/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading AROUND THE END November arrived that week with several days of unseasonably warm weather, and football practice, which had started off on Monday with much zest, slowed up.
