aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Nevertheless the two-page article was encouraging reading to those who wanted Alton Academy to win and who were timorous about expecting her to.
absorbingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading Of course there was the usual biographical paragraph regarding each of the players and the absorbing statistics of age, height and weight.
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading Nevertheless the two-page article was encouraging reading to those who wanted Alton Academy to win and who were timorous about expecting her to.
how long something has existed
From this reading Of course there was the usual biographical paragraph regarding each of the players and the absorbing statistics of age, height and weight.
Alton
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From this reading Nevertheless the two-page article was encouraging reading to those who wanted Alton Academy to win and who were timorous about expecting her to.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Thursday brought the season’s preparations to an end, saw the Second Team disband--with noisy and appropriate ceremonies--and witnessed the appearance of the Football Number of the “Doubleay.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Thursday brought the season’s preparations to an end, saw the Second Team disband--with noisy and appropriate ceremonies--and witnessed the appearance of the Football Number of the “Doubleay.”
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Thursday brought the season’s preparations to an end, saw the Second Team disband--with noisy and appropriate ceremonies--and witnessed the appearance of the Football Number of the “Doubleay.”
appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/
give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Thursday brought the season’s preparations to an end, saw the Second Team disband--with noisy and appropriate ceremonies--and witnessed the appearance of the Football Number of the “Doubleay.”
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Nevertheless the two-page article was encouraging reading to those who wanted Alton Academy to win and who were timorous about expecting her to.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And, finally, came “the probable line-up for Saturday’s game,” as follows:
a line of approach
From this reading The weekly was still brimming with optimism on the subject of the Kenly game, but, like more important publications, it was careful to leave itself an avenue of retreat guarded by “Ifs.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Thursday brought the season’s preparations to an end, saw the Second Team disband--with noisy and appropriate ceremonies--and witnessed the appearance of the Football Number of the “Doubleay.”
biographicaladjectiveUS /ˌbaɪəˈɡræfɪkəl/
of or relating to or being biography
From this reading Of course there was the usual biographical paragraph regarding each of the players and the absorbing statistics of age, height and weight.
brimmingadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪmɪŋ/
filled to capacity
From this reading The weekly was still brimming with optimism on the subject of the Kenly game, but, like more important publications, it was careful to leave itself an avenue of retreat guarded by “Ifs.”
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Thursday brought the season’s preparations to an end, saw the Second Team disband--with noisy and appropriate ceremonies--and witnessed the appearance of the Football Number of the “Doubleay.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The weekly was still brimming with optimism on the subject of the Kenly game, but, like more important publications, it was careful to leave itself an avenue of retreat guarded by “Ifs.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The weekly was still brimming with optimism on the subject of the Kenly game, but, like more important publications, it was careful to leave itself an avenue of retreat guarded by “Ifs.”
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And, finally, came “the probable line-up for Saturday’s game,” as follows:
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading The weekly was still brimming with optimism on the subject of the Kenly game, but, like more important publications, it was careful to leave itself an avenue of retreat guarded by “Ifs.”
ceremoniesnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/
plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Thursday brought the season’s preparations to an end, saw the Second Team disband--with noisy and appropriate ceremonies--and witnessed the appearance of the Football Number of the “Doubleay.”
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course there was the usual biographical paragraph regarding each of the players and the absorbing statistics of age, height and weight.
disbandverbUS /dɪsˈbænd/
cause to break up or cease to function
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Thursday brought the season’s preparations to an end, saw the Second Team disband--with noisy and appropriate ceremonies--and witnessed the appearance of the Football Number of the “Doubleay.”
Doubleay
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From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Thursday brought the season’s preparations to an end, saw the Second Team disband--with noisy and appropriate ceremonies--and witnessed the appearance of the Football Number of the “Doubleay.”
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Of course there was the usual biographical paragraph regarding each of the players and the absorbing statistics of age, height and weight.
encouragingadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/
giving courage or confidence or hope
From this reading Nevertheless the two-page article was encouraging reading to those who wanted Alton Academy to win and who were timorous about expecting her to.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Thursday brought the season’s preparations to an end, saw the Second Team disband--with noisy and appropriate ceremonies--and witnessed the appearance of the Football Number of the “Doubleay.”
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading Nevertheless the two-page article was encouraging reading to those who wanted Alton Academy to win and who were timorous about expecting her to.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading And, finally, came “the probable line-up for Saturday’s game,” as follows:
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading And, finally, came “the probable line-up for Saturday’s game,” as follows:
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 THE NIGHT BEFORE Thursday brought the season’s preparations to an end, saw the Second Team disband--with noisy and appropriate ceremonies--and witnessed the appearance of the Football Number of the “Doubleay.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And, finally, came “the probable line-up for Saturday’s game,” as follows:
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading The weekly was still brimming with optimism on the subject of the Kenly game, but, like more important publications, it was careful to leave itself an avenue of retreat guarded by “Ifs.”
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading The weekly was still brimming with optimism on the subject of the Kenly game, but, like more important publications, it was careful to leave itself an avenue of retreat guarded by “Ifs.”
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading Of course there was the usual biographical paragraph regarding each of the players and the absorbing statistics of age, height and weight.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless the two-page article was encouraging reading to those who wanted Alton Academy to win and who were timorous about expecting her to.
Ifs
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From this reading The weekly was still brimming with optimism on the subject of the Kenly game, but, like more important publications, it was careful to leave itself an avenue of retreat guarded by “Ifs.”
of great significance or value
From this reading The weekly was still brimming with optimism on the subject of the Kenly game, but, like more important publications, it was careful to leave itself an avenue of retreat guarded by “Ifs.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The weekly was still brimming with optimism on the subject of the Kenly game, but, like more important publications, it was careful to leave itself an avenue of retreat guarded by “Ifs.”
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The weekly was still brimming with optimism on the subject of the Kenly game, but, like more important publications, it was careful to leave itself an avenue of retreat guarded by “Ifs.”
Kenly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The weekly was still brimming with optimism on the subject of the Kenly game, but, like more important publications, it was careful to leave itself an avenue of retreat guarded by “Ifs.”
go away from a place
From this reading The weekly was still brimming with optimism on the subject of the Kenly game, but, like more important publications, it was careful to leave itself an avenue of retreat guarded by “Ifs.”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The weekly was still brimming with optimism on the subject of the Kenly game, but, like more important publications, it was careful to leave itself an avenue of retreat guarded by “Ifs.”
line-up
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From this reading And, finally, came “the probable line-up for Saturday’s game,” as follows:
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The weekly was still brimming with optimism on the subject of the Kenly game, but, like more important publications, it was careful to leave itself an avenue of retreat guarded by “Ifs.”
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless the two-page article was encouraging reading to those who wanted Alton Academy to win and who were timorous about expecting her to.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Thursday brought the season’s preparations to an end, saw the Second Team disband--with noisy and appropriate ceremonies--and witnessed the appearance of the Football Number of the “Doubleay.”
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Thursday brought the season’s preparations to an end, saw the Second Team disband--with noisy and appropriate ceremonies--and witnessed the appearance of the Football Number of the “Doubleay.”
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Thursday brought the season’s preparations to an end, saw the Second Team disband--with noisy and appropriate ceremonies--and witnessed the appearance of the Football Number of the “Doubleay.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Thursday brought the season’s preparations to an end, saw the Second Team disband--with noisy and appropriate ceremonies--and witnessed the appearance of the Football Number of the “Doubleay.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The weekly was still brimming with optimism on the subject of the Kenly game, but, like more important publications, it was careful to leave itself an avenue of retreat guarded by “Ifs.”
optimismnounUS /ˈɑːptəmɪzəm/
the optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well
From this reading The weekly was still brimming with optimism on the subject of the Kenly game, but, like more important publications, it was careful to leave itself an avenue of retreat guarded by “Ifs.”
paragraphnounUS /ˈpærəɡræf/
one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
From this reading Of course there was the usual biographical paragraph regarding each of the players and the absorbing statistics of age, height and weight.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading Of course there was the usual biographical paragraph regarding each of the players and the absorbing statistics of age, height and weight.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Thursday brought the season’s preparations to an end, saw the Second Team disband--with noisy and appropriate ceremonies--and witnessed the appearance of the Football Number of the “Doubleay.”
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading And, finally, came “the probable line-up for Saturday’s game,” as follows:
publicationsnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “publication” — a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading The weekly was still brimming with optimism on the subject of the Kenly game, but, like more important publications, it was careful to leave itself an avenue of retreat guarded by “Ifs.”
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Nevertheless the two-page article was encouraging reading to those who wanted Alton Academy to win and who were timorous about expecting her to.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Of course there was the usual biographical paragraph regarding each of the players and the absorbing statistics of age, height and weight.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading The weekly was still brimming with optimism on the subject of the Kenly game, but, like more important publications, it was careful to leave itself an avenue of retreat guarded by “Ifs.”
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 And, finally, came “the probable line-up for Saturday’s game,” as follows:
cut with a saw
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Thursday brought the season’s preparations to an end, saw the Second Team disband--with noisy and appropriate ceremonies--and witnessed the appearance of the Football Number of the “Doubleay.”
season'snounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
possessive form of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Thursday brought the season’s preparations to an end, saw the Second Team disband--with noisy and appropriate ceremonies--and witnessed the appearance of the Football Number of the “Doubleay.”
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Thursday brought the season’s preparations to an end, saw the Second Team disband--with noisy and appropriate ceremonies--and witnessed the appearance of the Football Number of the “Doubleay.”
statisticsnounUS /stəˈtɪstɪks/
a branch of applied mathematics concerned with the collection and interpretation of quantitative data and the use of probability theory to estimate population parameters
From this reading Of course there was the usual biographical paragraph regarding each of the players and the absorbing statistics of age, height and weight.
not in physical motion
From this reading The weekly was still brimming with optimism on the subject of the Kenly game, but, like more important publications, it was careful to leave itself an avenue of retreat guarded by “Ifs.”
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The weekly was still brimming with optimism on the subject of the Kenly game, but, like more important publications, it was careful to leave itself an avenue of retreat guarded by “Ifs.”
TeamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Thursday brought the season’s preparations to an end, saw the Second Team disband--with noisy and appropriate ceremonies--and witnessed the appearance of the Football Number of the “Doubleay.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Thursday brought the season’s preparations to an end, saw the Second Team disband--with noisy and appropriate ceremonies--and witnessed the appearance of the Football Number of the “Doubleay.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of course there was the usual biographical paragraph regarding each of the players and the absorbing statistics of age, height and weight.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Nevertheless the two-page article was encouraging reading to those who wanted Alton Academy to win and who were timorous about expecting her to.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Thursday brought the season’s preparations to an end, saw the Second Team disband--with noisy and appropriate ceremonies--and witnessed the appearance of the Football Number of the “Doubleay.”
timorousadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmərəs/
timid by nature or revealing timidity
From this reading Nevertheless the two-page article was encouraging reading to those who wanted Alton Academy to win and who were timorous about expecting her to.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Thursday brought the season’s preparations to an end, saw the Second Team disband--with noisy and appropriate ceremonies--and witnessed the appearance of the Football Number of the “Doubleay.”
two-page
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From this reading Nevertheless the two-page article was encouraging reading to those who wanted Alton Academy to win and who were timorous about expecting her to.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Of course there was the usual biographical paragraph regarding each of the players and the absorbing statistics of age, height and weight.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Nevertheless the two-page article was encouraging reading to those who wanted Alton Academy to win and who were timorous about expecting her to.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The weekly was still brimming with optimism on the subject of the Kenly game, but, like more important publications, it was careful to leave itself an avenue of retreat guarded by “Ifs.”
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading The weekly was still brimming with optimism on the subject of the Kenly game, but, like more important publications, it was careful to leave itself an avenue of retreat guarded by “Ifs.”
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading Of course there was the usual biographical paragraph regarding each of the players and the absorbing statistics of age, height and weight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nevertheless the two-page article was encouraging reading to those who wanted Alton Academy to win and who were timorous about expecting her to.
which person or people
From this reading Nevertheless the two-page article was encouraging reading to those who wanted Alton Academy to win and who were timorous about expecting her to.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading Nevertheless the two-page article was encouraging reading to those who wanted Alton Academy to win and who were timorous about expecting her to.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Thursday brought the season’s preparations to an end, saw the Second Team disband--with noisy and appropriate ceremonies--and witnessed the appearance of the Football Number of the “Doubleay.”
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE Thursday brought the season’s preparations to an end, saw the Second Team disband--with noisy and appropriate ceremonies--and witnessed the appearance of the Football Number of the “Doubleay.”
