used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Myers was behind the subs and the manner in which he egged them on to atrocities of attack proved him, in the minds of the first team players, a man of singularly cruel disposition.
adamantineadjective
consisting of or having the hardness of adamant
From this reading AT THE POLICE STATION If Wednesday’s practice had been stiff Thursday’s was adamantine.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading With the intention of providing better defense for the drop-kickers the first team was lined up near the goal and the substitutes were set against them.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading With Steve Whittier and Pep Kinsey alternating at kicking, all the rest of the first team had to do was keep the substitutes from breaking through or otherwise interfering with the kick.
alternatingadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərneɪtɪŋ/
(of a current) reversing direction
From this reading With Steve Whittier and Pep Kinsey alternating at kicking, all the rest of the first team had to do was keep the substitutes from breaking through or otherwise interfering with the kick.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With the intention of providing better defense for the drop-kickers the first team was lined up near the goal and the substitutes were set against them.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Friendship ceased and no quarter was asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE POLICE STATION If Wednesday’s practice had been stiff Thursday’s was adamantine.
atrocitiesnounUS /əˈtrɑːsətiz/
plural of “atrocity” — the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane
From this reading Myers was behind the subs and the manner in which he egged them on to atrocities of attack proved him, in the minds of the first team players, a man of singularly cruel disposition.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Myers was behind the subs and the manner in which he egged them on to atrocities of attack proved him, in the minds of the first team players, a man of singularly cruel disposition.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading AT THE POLICE STATION If Wednesday’s practice had been stiff Thursday’s was adamantine.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Myers was behind the subs and the manner in which he egged them on to atrocities of attack proved him, in the minds of the first team players, a man of singularly cruel disposition.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading With the intention of providing better defense for the drop-kickers the first team was lined up near the goal and the substitutes were set against them.
the act of breaking something
From this reading With Steve Whittier and Pep Kinsey alternating at kicking, all the rest of the first team had to do was keep the substitutes from breaking through or otherwise interfering with the kick.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Friendship ceased and no quarter was asked.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Myers was behind the subs and the manner in which he egged them on to atrocities of attack proved him, in the minds of the first team players, a man of singularly cruel disposition.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading With the intention of providing better defense for the drop-kickers the first team was lined up near the goal and the substitutes were set against them.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading Myers was behind the subs and the manner in which he egged them on to atrocities of attack proved him, in the minds of the first team players, a man of singularly cruel disposition.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading With Steve Whittier and Pep Kinsey alternating at kicking, all the rest of the first team had to do was keep the substitutes from breaking through or otherwise interfering with the kick.
drop-kickers
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From this reading With the intention of providing better defense for the drop-kickers the first team was lined up near the goal and the substitutes were set against them.
eggedverbUS /eɡd/
past form of “egg” — throw eggs at
From this reading Myers was behind the subs and the manner in which he egged them on to atrocities of attack proved him, in the minds of the first team players, a man of singularly cruel disposition.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading With the intention of providing better defense for the drop-kickers the first team was lined up near the goal and the substitutes were set against them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With the intention of providing better defense for the drop-kickers the first team was lined up near the goal and the substitutes were set against them.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading Friendship ceased and no quarter was asked.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading With Steve Whittier and Pep Kinsey alternating at kicking, all the rest of the first team had to do was keep the substitutes from breaking through or otherwise interfering with the kick.
goalnounUS /ɡoʊl/
the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
From this reading With the intention of providing better defense for the drop-kickers the first team was lined up near the goal and the substitutes were set against them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AT THE POLICE STATION If Wednesday’s practice had been stiff Thursday’s was adamantine.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Myers was behind the subs and the manner in which he egged them on to atrocities of attack proved him, in the minds of the first team players, a man of singularly cruel disposition.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Myers was behind the subs and the manner in which he egged them on to atrocities of attack proved him, in the minds of the first team players, a man of singularly cruel disposition.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading AT THE POLICE STATION If Wednesday’s practice had been stiff Thursday’s was adamantine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Myers was behind the subs and the manner in which he egged them on to atrocities of attack proved him, in the minds of the first team players, a man of singularly cruel disposition.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading With the intention of providing better defense for the drop-kickers the first team was lined up near the goal and the substitutes were set against them.
interferingadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrɪŋ/
intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
From this reading With Steve Whittier and Pep Kinsey alternating at kicking, all the rest of the first team had to do was keep the substitutes from breaking through or otherwise interfering with the kick.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading With Steve Whittier and Pep Kinsey alternating at kicking, all the rest of the first team had to do was keep the substitutes from breaking through or otherwise interfering with the kick.
kickverbUS /kɪk/
drive or propel with the foot
From this reading With Steve Whittier and Pep Kinsey alternating at kicking, all the rest of the first team had to do was keep the substitutes from breaking through or otherwise interfering with the kick.
kickingnounUS /ˈkɪkɪŋ/
a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
From this reading With Steve Whittier and Pep Kinsey alternating at kicking, all the rest of the first team had to do was keep the substitutes from breaking through or otherwise interfering with the kick.
KinseynounUS /ˈkɪnzi/
United States zoologist best known for his interview studies of sexual behavior (1894-1956)
From this reading With Steve Whittier and Pep Kinsey alternating at kicking, all the rest of the first team had to do was keep the substitutes from breaking through or otherwise interfering with the kick.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading With the intention of providing better defense for the drop-kickers the first team was lined up near the goal and the substitutes were set against them.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Myers was behind the subs and the manner in which he egged them on to atrocities of attack proved him, in the minds of the first team players, a man of singularly cruel disposition.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Myers was behind the subs and the manner in which he egged them on to atrocities of attack proved him, in the minds of the first team players, a man of singularly cruel disposition.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Myers was behind the subs and the manner in which he egged them on to atrocities of attack proved him, in the minds of the first team players, a man of singularly cruel disposition.
Myers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Myers was behind the subs and the manner in which he egged them on to atrocities of attack proved him, in the minds of the first team players, a man of singularly cruel disposition.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading With the intention of providing better defense for the drop-kickers the first team was lined up near the goal and the substitutes were set against them.
not any; not one
From this reading Friendship ceased and no quarter was asked.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With the intention of providing better defense for the drop-kickers the first team was lined up near the goal and the substitutes were set against them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Myers was behind the subs and the manner in which he egged them on to atrocities of attack proved him, in the minds of the first team players, a man of singularly cruel disposition.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading With Steve Whittier and Pep Kinsey alternating at kicking, all the rest of the first team had to do was keep the substitutes from breaking through or otherwise interfering with the kick.
in other respects or ways
From this reading With Steve Whittier and Pep Kinsey alternating at kicking, all the rest of the first team had to do was keep the substitutes from breaking through or otherwise interfering with the kick.
PepnounUS /pep/
liveliness and energy
From this reading With Steve Whittier and Pep Kinsey alternating at kicking, all the rest of the first team had to do was keep the substitutes from breaking through or otherwise interfering with the kick.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading Myers was behind the subs and the manner in which he egged them on to atrocities of attack proved him, in the minds of the first team players, a man of singularly cruel disposition.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading AT THE POLICE STATION If Wednesday’s practice had been stiff Thursday’s was adamantine.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading AT THE POLICE STATION If Wednesday’s practice had been stiff Thursday’s was adamantine.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Myers was behind the subs and the manner in which he egged them on to atrocities of attack proved him, in the minds of the first team players, a man of singularly cruel disposition.
providingverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading With the intention of providing better defense for the drop-kickers the first team was lined up near the goal and the substitutes were set against them.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Friendship ceased and no quarter was asked.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading With Steve Whittier and Pep Kinsey alternating at kicking, all the rest of the first team had to do was keep the substitutes from breaking through or otherwise interfering with the kick.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading With the intention of providing better defense for the drop-kickers the first team was lined up near the goal and the substitutes were set against them.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading Myers was behind the subs and the manner in which he egged them on to atrocities of attack proved him, in the minds of the first team players, a man of singularly cruel disposition.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading AT THE POLICE STATION If Wednesday’s practice had been stiff Thursday’s was adamantine.
Steve
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With Steve Whittier and Pep Kinsey alternating at kicking, all the rest of the first team had to do was keep the substitutes from breaking through or otherwise interfering with the kick.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading AT THE POLICE STATION If Wednesday’s practice had been stiff Thursday’s was adamantine.
subsnounUS /sʌbz/
plural of “sub” — a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States
From this reading Myers was behind the subs and the manner in which he egged them on to atrocities of attack proved him, in the minds of the first team players, a man of singularly cruel disposition.
substitutesnounUS /ˈsʌbstətuːts/
plural of “substitute” — a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another
From this reading With the intention of providing better defense for the drop-kickers the first team was lined up near the goal and the substitutes were set against them.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading With the intention of providing better defense for the drop-kickers the first team was lined up near the goal and the substitutes were set against them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE POLICE STATION If Wednesday’s practice had been stiff Thursday’s was adamantine.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading With the intention of providing better defense for the drop-kickers the first team was lined up near the goal and the substitutes were set against them.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading With Steve Whittier and Pep Kinsey alternating at kicking, all the rest of the first team had to do was keep the substitutes from breaking through or otherwise interfering with the kick.
Thursday'snounUS /ˈθɜːrzdiz/
possessive form of “thursday” — the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading AT THE POLICE STATION If Wednesday’s practice had been stiff Thursday’s was adamantine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With Steve Whittier and Pep Kinsey alternating at kicking, all the rest of the first team had to do was keep the substitutes from breaking through or otherwise interfering with the kick.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading With the intention of providing better defense for the drop-kickers the first team was lined up near the goal and the substitutes were set against them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT THE POLICE STATION If Wednesday’s practice had been stiff Thursday’s was adamantine.
Wednesday'snounUS /ˈwenzdiz/
possessive form of “wednesday” — the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading AT THE POLICE STATION If Wednesday’s practice had been stiff Thursday’s was adamantine.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading With the intention of providing better defense for the drop-kickers the first team was lined up near the goal and the substitutes were set against them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Myers was behind the subs and the manner in which he egged them on to atrocities of attack proved him, in the minds of the first team players, a man of singularly cruel disposition.
WhittiernounUS /ˈwɪtiər/
United States poet best known for his nostalgic poems about New England (1807-1892)
From this reading With Steve Whittier and Pep Kinsey alternating at kicking, all the rest of the first team had to do was keep the substitutes from breaking through or otherwise interfering with the kick.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the intention of providing better defense for the drop-kickers the first team was lined up near the goal and the substitutes were set against them.
