used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ALTON MEETS WITH DISASTER The Gray-and-Gold presented a line-up that afternoon that lacked the names of four of its best players.
the state of being absent
From this reading It was still a moot question whether Kinsey or Latham was first-choice quarter-back, but Barnhart was undeniably third-choice, and to-day, in the absence of both the others, he was faced by a stiff proposition.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading ALTON MEETS WITH DISASTER The Gray-and-Gold presented a line-up that afternoon that lacked the names of four of its best players.
ALTON
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From this reading ALTON MEETS WITH DISASTER The Gray-and-Gold presented a line-up that afternoon that lacked the names of four of its best players.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Smith was at right guard in place of Captain Gus Fingal, Mulford played left tackle in place of Roice, Plant substituted Frost at right half and Barnhart ran the team.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Josh Plant had intimated, the visitors were a fine, sturdy looking lot, and they outsized Alton both in the line and the backfield.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Smith was at right guard in place of Captain Gus Fingal, Mulford played left tackle in place of Roice, Plant substituted Frost at right half and Barnhart ran the team.
backfieldnounUS /ˈbækfiːld/
the offensive football players who line up behind the linemen
From this reading As Josh Plant had intimated, the visitors were a fine, sturdy looking lot, and they outsized Alton both in the line and the backfield.
Barnhart
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From this reading Smith was at right guard in place of Captain Gus Fingal, Mulford played left tackle in place of Roice, Plant substituted Frost at right half and Barnhart ran the team.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading ALTON MEETS WITH DISASTER The Gray-and-Gold presented a line-up that afternoon that lacked the names of four of its best players.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It was still a moot question whether Kinsey or Latham was first-choice quarter-back, but Barnhart was undeniably third-choice, and to-day, in the absence of both the others, he was faced by a stiff proposition.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was still a moot question whether Kinsey or Latham was first-choice quarter-back, but Barnhart was undeniably third-choice, and to-day, in the absence of both the others, he was faced by a stiff proposition.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was still a moot question whether Kinsey or Latham was first-choice quarter-back, but Barnhart was undeniably third-choice, and to-day, in the absence of both the others, he was faced by a stiff proposition.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Smith was at right guard in place of Captain Gus Fingal, Mulford played left tackle in place of Roice, Plant substituted Frost at right half and Barnhart ran the team.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading That they would score was a foregone conclusion.
DISASTERnounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading ALTON MEETS WITH DISASTER The Gray-and-Gold presented a line-up that afternoon that lacked the names of four of its best players.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading It was still a moot question whether Kinsey or Latham was first-choice quarter-back, but Barnhart was undeniably third-choice, and to-day, in the absence of both the others, he was faced by a stiff proposition.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading As Josh Plant had intimated, the visitors were a fine, sturdy looking lot, and they outsized Alton both in the line and the backfield.
Fingal
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From this reading Smith was at right guard in place of Captain Gus Fingal, Mulford played left tackle in place of Roice, Plant substituted Frost at right half and Barnhart ran the team.
first-choice
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From this reading It was still a moot question whether Kinsey or Latham was first-choice quarter-back, but Barnhart was undeniably third-choice, and to-day, in the absence of both the others, he was faced by a stiff proposition.
foregoneadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrˈɡɔːn/
well in the past; former
From this reading That they would score was a foregone conclusion.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading ALTON MEETS WITH DISASTER The Gray-and-Gold presented a line-up that afternoon that lacked the names of four of its best players.
FrostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading Smith was at right guard in place of Captain Gus Fingal, Mulford played left tackle in place of Roice, Plant substituted Frost at right half and Barnhart ran the team.
Gray-and-Gold
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From this reading ALTON MEETS WITH DISASTER The Gray-and-Gold presented a line-up that afternoon that lacked the names of four of its best players.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Smith was at right guard in place of Captain Gus Fingal, Mulford played left tackle in place of Roice, Plant substituted Frost at right half and Barnhart ran the team.
GusnounUS /ɡʌs/
plural of “gu” — the largest and southernmost island in the Marianas which is administered as a territory of the United States; it was ceded by Spain to the United States in 1898
From this reading Smith was at right guard in place of Captain Gus Fingal, Mulford played left tackle in place of Roice, Plant substituted Frost at right half and Barnhart ran the team.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As Josh Plant had intimated, the visitors were a fine, sturdy looking lot, and they outsized Alton both in the line and the backfield.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Smith was at right guard in place of Captain Gus Fingal, Mulford played left tackle in place of Roice, Plant substituted Frost at right half and Barnhart ran the team.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was still a moot question whether Kinsey or Latham was first-choice quarter-back, but Barnhart was undeniably third-choice, and to-day, in the absence of both the others, he was faced by a stiff proposition.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Smith was at right guard in place of Captain Gus Fingal, Mulford played left tackle in place of Roice, Plant substituted Frost at right half and Barnhart ran the team.
intimatedverbUS /ˈɪntəmeɪtɪd/
past form of “intimate” — give to understand
From this reading As Josh Plant had intimated, the visitors were a fine, sturdy looking lot, and they outsized Alton both in the line and the backfield.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was still a moot question whether Kinsey or Latham was first-choice quarter-back, but Barnhart was undeniably third-choice, and to-day, in the absence of both the others, he was faced by a stiff proposition.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading ALTON MEETS WITH DISASTER The Gray-and-Gold presented a line-up that afternoon that lacked the names of four of its best players.
JoshverbUS /dʒɑːʃ/
be silly or tease one another
From this reading As Josh Plant had intimated, the visitors were a fine, sturdy looking lot, and they outsized Alton both in the line and the backfield.
KinseynounUS /ˈkɪnzi/
United States zoologist best known for his interview studies of sexual behavior (1894-1956)
From this reading It was still a moot question whether Kinsey or Latham was first-choice quarter-back, but Barnhart was undeniably third-choice, and to-day, in the absence of both the others, he was faced by a stiff proposition.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading ALTON MEETS WITH DISASTER The Gray-and-Gold presented a line-up that afternoon that lacked the names of four of its best players.
Latham
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From this reading It was still a moot question whether Kinsey or Latham was first-choice quarter-back, but Barnhart was undeniably third-choice, and to-day, in the absence of both the others, he was faced by a stiff proposition.
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 Smith was at right guard in place of Captain Gus Fingal, Mulford played left tackle in place of Roice, Plant substituted Frost at right half and Barnhart ran the team.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading As Josh Plant had intimated, the visitors were a fine, sturdy looking lot, and they outsized Alton both in the line and the backfield.
line-up
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From this reading ALTON MEETS WITH DISASTER The Gray-and-Gold presented a line-up that afternoon that lacked the names of four of its best players.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading As Josh Plant had intimated, the visitors were a fine, sturdy looking lot, and they outsized Alton both in the line and the backfield.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading As Josh Plant had intimated, the visitors were a fine, sturdy looking lot, and they outsized Alton both in the line and the backfield.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading ALTON MEETS WITH DISASTER The Gray-and-Gold presented a line-up that afternoon that lacked the names of four of its best players.
mootadjectiveUS /muːt/
of no legal significance (as having been previously decided)
From this reading It was still a moot question whether Kinsey or Latham was first-choice quarter-back, but Barnhart was undeniably third-choice, and to-day, in the absence of both the others, he was faced by a stiff proposition.
Mulford
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From this reading Smith was at right guard in place of Captain Gus Fingal, Mulford played left tackle in place of Roice, Plant substituted Frost at right half and Barnhart ran the team.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading ALTON MEETS WITH DISASTER The Gray-and-Gold presented a line-up that afternoon that lacked the names of four of its best players.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ALTON MEETS WITH DISASTER The Gray-and-Gold presented a line-up that afternoon that lacked the names of four of its best players.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was still a moot question whether Kinsey or Latham was first-choice quarter-back, but Barnhart was undeniably third-choice, and to-day, in the absence of both the others, he was faced by a stiff proposition.
others
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From this reading It was still a moot question whether Kinsey or Latham was first-choice quarter-back, but Barnhart was undeniably third-choice, and to-day, in the absence of both the others, he was faced by a stiff proposition.
outsizedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtsaɪzd/
larger than normal for its kind
From this reading As Josh Plant had intimated, the visitors were a fine, sturdy looking lot, and they outsized Alton both in the line and the backfield.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Smith was at right guard in place of Captain Gus Fingal, Mulford played left tackle in place of Roice, Plant substituted Frost at right half and Barnhart ran the team.
PlantverbUS /plænt/
put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground
From this reading Smith was at right guard in place of Captain Gus Fingal, Mulford played left tackle in place of Roice, Plant substituted Frost at right half and Barnhart ran the team.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Smith was at right guard in place of Captain Gus Fingal, Mulford played left tackle in place of Roice, Plant substituted Frost at right half and Barnhart ran the team.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading ALTON MEETS WITH DISASTER The Gray-and-Gold presented a line-up that afternoon that lacked the names of four of its best players.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading ALTON MEETS WITH DISASTER The Gray-and-Gold presented a line-up that afternoon that lacked the names of four of its best players.
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading It was still a moot question whether Kinsey or Latham was first-choice quarter-back, but Barnhart was undeniably third-choice, and to-day, in the absence of both the others, he was faced by a stiff proposition.
quarter-back
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From this reading It was still a moot question whether Kinsey or Latham was first-choice quarter-back, but Barnhart was undeniably third-choice, and to-day, in the absence of both the others, he was faced by a stiff proposition.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading It was still a moot question whether Kinsey or Latham was first-choice quarter-back, but Barnhart was undeniably third-choice, and to-day, in the absence of both the others, he was faced by a stiff proposition.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Smith was at right guard in place of Captain Gus Fingal, Mulford played left tackle in place of Roice, Plant substituted Frost at right half and Barnhart ran the team.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Smith was at right guard in place of Captain Gus Fingal, Mulford played left tackle in place of Roice, Plant substituted Frost at right half and Barnhart ran the team.
Roice
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From this reading Smith was at right guard in place of Captain Gus Fingal, Mulford played left tackle in place of Roice, Plant substituted Frost at right half and Barnhart ran the team.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading That they would score was a foregone conclusion.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading Smith was at right guard in place of Captain Gus Fingal, Mulford played left tackle in place of Roice, Plant substituted Frost at right half and Barnhart ran the team.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading It was still a moot question whether Kinsey or Latham was first-choice quarter-back, but Barnhart was undeniably third-choice, and to-day, in the absence of both the others, he was faced by a stiff proposition.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was still a moot question whether Kinsey or Latham was first-choice quarter-back, but Barnhart was undeniably third-choice, and to-day, in the absence of both the others, he was faced by a stiff proposition.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading As Josh Plant had intimated, the visitors were a fine, sturdy looking lot, and they outsized Alton both in the line and the backfield.
substitutedverbUS /ˈsʌbstətuːtɪd/
past form of “substitute” — put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
From this reading Smith was at right guard in place of Captain Gus Fingal, Mulford played left tackle in place of Roice, Plant substituted Frost at right half and Barnhart ran the team.
tacklenounUS /ˈtækəl/
the person who plays that position on a football team
From this reading Smith was at right guard in place of Captain Gus Fingal, Mulford played left tackle in place of Roice, Plant substituted Frost at right half and Barnhart ran the team.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Smith was at right guard in place of Captain Gus Fingal, Mulford played left tackle in place of Roice, Plant substituted Frost at right half and Barnhart ran the team.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ALTON MEETS WITH DISASTER The Gray-and-Gold presented a line-up that afternoon that lacked the names of four of its best players.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALTON MEETS WITH DISASTER The Gray-and-Gold presented a line-up that afternoon that lacked the names of four of its best players.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Josh Plant had intimated, the visitors were a fine, sturdy looking lot, and they outsized Alton both in the line and the backfield.
third-choice
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From this reading It was still a moot question whether Kinsey or Latham was first-choice quarter-back, but Barnhart was undeniably third-choice, and to-day, in the absence of both the others, he was faced by a stiff proposition.
to-day
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From this reading It was still a moot question whether Kinsey or Latham was first-choice quarter-back, but Barnhart was undeniably third-choice, and to-day, in the absence of both the others, he was faced by a stiff proposition.
undeniablyadverbUS /ˌʌndɪˈnaɪəbli/
to an undeniable degree or in an undeniable manner
From this reading It was still a moot question whether Kinsey or Latham was first-choice quarter-back, but Barnhart was undeniably third-choice, and to-day, in the absence of both the others, he was faced by a stiff proposition.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading As Josh Plant had intimated, the visitors were a fine, sturdy looking lot, and they outsized Alton both in the line and the backfield.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Smith was at right guard in place of Captain Gus Fingal, Mulford played left tackle in place of Roice, Plant substituted Frost at right half and Barnhart ran the team.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As Josh Plant had intimated, the visitors were a fine, sturdy looking lot, and they outsized Alton both in the line and the backfield.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading It was still a moot question whether Kinsey or Latham was first-choice quarter-back, but Barnhart was undeniably third-choice, and to-day, in the absence of both the others, he was faced by a stiff proposition.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ALTON MEETS WITH DISASTER The Gray-and-Gold presented a line-up that afternoon that lacked the names of four of its best players.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading That they would score was a foregone conclusion.
