used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although he had of late seen very little of home, and had occasionally felt irked to know that his parents expected him to make a semi-regular appearance there, Neale found New York rather queer and empty at first with no background whatever but the football house.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Such raw beginners could never hold together against any seasoned team.
(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 He encountered something of the same queer, gone feeling as he lined up in the first game of the season, with all of the trusted Old Guard disappeared, with no Tod McAlpine beside him, on whom to leave the responsibility for the outcome of events.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although he had of late seen very little of home, and had occasionally felt irked to know that his parents expected him to make a semi-regular appearance there, Neale found New York rather queer and empty at first with no background whatever but the football house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although he had of late seen very little of home, and had occasionally felt irked to know that his parents expected him to make a semi-regular appearance there, Neale found New York rather queer and empty at first with no background whatever but the football house.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Such raw beginners could never hold together against any seasoned team.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Although he had of late seen very little of home, and had occasionally felt irked to know that his parents expected him to make a semi-regular appearance there, Neale found New York rather queer and empty at first with no background whatever but the football house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He encountered something of the same queer, gone feeling as he lined up in the first game of the season, with all of the trusted Old Guard disappeared, with no Tod McAlpine beside him, on whom to leave the responsibility for the outcome of events.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Although he had of late seen very little of home, and had occasionally felt irked to know that his parents expected him to make a semi-regular appearance there, Neale found New York rather queer and empty at first with no background whatever but the football house.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading Although he had of late seen very little of home, and had occasionally felt irked to know that his parents expected him to make a semi-regular appearance there, Neale found New York rather queer and empty at first with no background whatever but the football house.
beginnersnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnərz/
plural of “beginner” — someone new to a field or activity
From this reading Such raw beginners could never hold together against any seasoned team.
next to; at the side of
From this reading He encountered something of the same queer, gone feeling as he lined up in the first game of the season, with all of the trusted Old Guard disappeared, with no Tod McAlpine beside him, on whom to leave the responsibility for the outcome of events.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Things looked black to Neale.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Although he had of late seen very little of home, and had occasionally felt irked to know that his parents expected him to make a semi-regular appearance there, Neale found New York rather queer and empty at first with no background whatever but the football house.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Of all the old supermen in whom he had put his trust, only Marshall the Captain was still there, at right guard.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Such raw beginners could never hold together against any seasoned team.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading He encountered something of the same queer, gone feeling as he lined up in the first game of the season, with all of the trusted Old Guard disappeared, with no Tod McAlpine beside him, on whom to leave the responsibility for the outcome of events.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Although he had of late seen very little of home, and had occasionally felt irked to know that his parents expected him to make a semi-regular appearance there, Neale found New York rather queer and empty at first with no background whatever but the football house.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading He encountered something of the same queer, gone feeling as he lined up in the first game of the season, with all of the trusted Old Guard disappeared, with no Tod McAlpine beside him, on whom to leave the responsibility for the outcome of events.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading He encountered something of the same queer, gone feeling as he lined up in the first game of the season, with all of the trusted Old Guard disappeared, with no Tod McAlpine beside him, on whom to leave the responsibility for the outcome of events.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Although he had of late seen very little of home, and had occasionally felt irked to know that his parents expected him to make a semi-regular appearance there, Neale found New York rather queer and empty at first with no background whatever but the football house.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He encountered something of the same queer, gone feeling as he lined up in the first game of the season, with all of the trusted Old Guard disappeared, with no Tod McAlpine beside him, on whom to leave the responsibility for the outcome of events.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Although he had of late seen very little of home, and had occasionally felt irked to know that his parents expected him to make a semi-regular appearance there, Neale found New York rather queer and empty at first with no background whatever but the football house.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Although he had of late seen very little of home, and had occasionally felt irked to know that his parents expected him to make a semi-regular appearance there, Neale found New York rather queer and empty at first with no background whatever but the football house.
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 Although he had of late seen very little of home, and had occasionally felt irked to know that his parents expected him to make a semi-regular appearance there, Neale found New York rather queer and empty at first with no background whatever but the football house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He encountered something of the same queer, gone feeling as he lined up in the first game of the season, with all of the trusted Old Guard disappeared, with no Tod McAlpine beside him, on whom to leave the responsibility for the outcome of events.
set up or found
From this reading Although he had of late seen very little of home, and had occasionally felt irked to know that his parents expected him to make a semi-regular appearance there, Neale found New York rather queer and empty at first with no background whatever but the football house.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading He encountered something of the same queer, gone feeling as he lined up in the first game of the season, with all of the trusted Old Guard disappeared, with no Tod McAlpine beside him, on whom to leave the responsibility for the outcome of events.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He encountered something of the same queer, gone feeling as he lined up in the first game of the season, with all of the trusted Old Guard disappeared, with no Tod McAlpine beside him, on whom to leave the responsibility for the outcome of events.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading He encountered something of the same queer, gone feeling as he lined up in the first game of the season, with all of the trusted Old Guard disappeared, with no Tod McAlpine beside him, on whom to leave the responsibility for the outcome of events.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although he had of late seen very little of home, and had occasionally felt irked to know that his parents expected him to make a semi-regular appearance there, Neale found New York rather queer and empty at first with no background whatever but the football house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although he had of late seen very little of home, and had occasionally felt irked to know that his parents expected him to make a semi-regular appearance there, Neale found New York rather queer and empty at first with no background whatever but the football house.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Although he had of late seen very little of home, and had occasionally felt irked to know that his parents expected him to make a semi-regular appearance there, Neale found New York rather queer and empty at first with no background whatever but the football house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Although he had of late seen very little of home, and had occasionally felt irked to know that his parents expected him to make a semi-regular appearance there, Neale found New York rather queer and empty at first with no background whatever but the football house.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Such raw beginners could never hold together against any seasoned team.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Although he had of late seen very little of home, and had occasionally felt irked to know that his parents expected him to make a semi-regular appearance there, Neale found New York rather queer and empty at first with no background whatever but the football house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Although he had of late seen very little of home, and had occasionally felt irked to know that his parents expected him to make a semi-regular appearance there, Neale found New York rather queer and empty at first with no background whatever but the football house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He encountered something of the same queer, gone feeling as he lined up in the first game of the season, with all of the trusted Old Guard disappeared, with no Tod McAlpine beside him, on whom to leave the responsibility for the outcome of events.
irkedverbUS /ɜːrkt/
past form of “irk” — irritate or vex
From this reading Although he had of late seen very little of home, and had occasionally felt irked to know that his parents expected him to make a semi-regular appearance there, Neale found New York rather queer and empty at first with no background whatever but the football house.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Although he had of late seen very little of home, and had occasionally felt irked to know that his parents expected him to make a semi-regular appearance there, Neale found New York rather queer and empty at first with no background whatever but the football house.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Although he had of late seen very little of home, and had occasionally felt irked to know that his parents expected him to make a semi-regular appearance there, Neale found New York rather queer and empty at first with no background whatever but the football house.
go away from a place
From this reading He encountered something of the same queer, gone feeling as he lined up in the first game of the season, with all of the trusted Old Guard disappeared, with no Tod McAlpine beside him, on whom to leave the responsibility for the outcome of events.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading He encountered something of the same queer, gone feeling as he lined up in the first game of the season, with all of the trusted Old Guard disappeared, with no Tod McAlpine beside him, on whom to leave the responsibility for the outcome of events.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Although he had of late seen very little of home, and had occasionally felt irked to know that his parents expected him to make a semi-regular appearance there, Neale found New York rather queer and empty at first with no background whatever but the football house.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Things looked black to Neale.
engage in
From this reading Although he had of late seen very little of home, and had occasionally felt irked to know that his parents expected him to make a semi-regular appearance there, Neale found New York rather queer and empty at first with no background whatever but the football house.
MarshallnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
United States actor (1914-1998)
From this reading Of all the old supermen in whom he had put his trust, only Marshall the Captain was still there, at right guard.
McAlpine
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From this reading He encountered something of the same queer, gone feeling as he lined up in the first game of the season, with all of the trusted Old Guard disappeared, with no Tod McAlpine beside him, on whom to leave the responsibility for the outcome of events.
Neale
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From this reading Although he had of late seen very little of home, and had occasionally felt irked to know that his parents expected him to make a semi-regular appearance there, Neale found New York rather queer and empty at first with no background whatever but the football house.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Such raw beginners could never hold together against any seasoned team.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Although he had of late seen very little of home, and had occasionally felt irked to know that his parents expected him to make a semi-regular appearance there, Neale found New York rather queer and empty at first with no background whatever but the football house.
not any; not one
From this reading Although he had of late seen very little of home, and had occasionally felt irked to know that his parents expected him to make a semi-regular appearance there, Neale found New York rather queer and empty at first with no background whatever but the football house.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Although he had of late seen very little of home, and had occasionally felt irked to know that his parents expected him to make a semi-regular appearance there, Neale found New York rather queer and empty at first with no background whatever but the football house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although he had of late seen very little of home, and had occasionally felt irked to know that his parents expected him to make a semi-regular appearance there, Neale found New York rather queer and empty at first with no background whatever but the football house.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He encountered something of the same queer, gone feeling as he lined up in the first game of the season, with all of the trusted Old Guard disappeared, with no Tod McAlpine beside him, on whom to leave the responsibility for the outcome of events.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He encountered something of the same queer, gone feeling as he lined up in the first game of the season, with all of the trusted Old Guard disappeared, with no Tod McAlpine beside him, on whom to leave the responsibility for the outcome of events.
and nothing more
From this reading Of all the old supermen in whom he had put his trust, only Marshall the Captain was still there, at right guard.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading He encountered something of the same queer, gone feeling as he lined up in the first game of the season, with all of the trusted Old Guard disappeared, with no Tod McAlpine beside him, on whom to leave the responsibility for the outcome of events.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Although he had of late seen very little of home, and had occasionally felt irked to know that his parents expected him to make a semi-regular appearance there, Neale found New York rather queer and empty at first with no background whatever but the football house.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Of all the old supermen in whom he had put his trust, only Marshall the Captain was still there, at right guard.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Although he had of late seen very little of home, and had occasionally felt irked to know that his parents expected him to make a semi-regular appearance there, Neale found New York rather queer and empty at first with no background whatever but the football house.
on the contrary
From this reading Although he had of late seen very little of home, and had occasionally felt irked to know that his parents expected him to make a semi-regular appearance there, Neale found New York rather queer and empty at first with no background whatever but the football house.
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading Such raw beginners could never hold together against any seasoned team.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He encountered something of the same queer, gone feeling as he lined up in the first game of the season, with all of the trusted Old Guard disappeared, with no Tod McAlpine beside him, on whom to leave the responsibility for the outcome of events.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Of all the old supermen in whom he had put his trust, only Marshall the Captain was still there, at right guard.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He encountered something of the same queer, gone feeling as he lined up in the first game of the season, with all of the trusted Old Guard disappeared, with no Tod McAlpine beside him, on whom to leave the responsibility for the outcome of events.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading He encountered something of the same queer, gone feeling as he lined up in the first game of the season, with all of the trusted Old Guard disappeared, with no Tod McAlpine beside him, on whom to leave the responsibility for the outcome of events.
seasonedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːzənd/
aged or processed
From this reading Such raw beginners could never hold together against any seasoned team.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Although he had of late seen very little of home, and had occasionally felt irked to know that his parents expected him to make a semi-regular appearance there, Neale found New York rather queer and empty at first with no background whatever but the football house.
semi-regular
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Although he had of late seen very little of home, and had occasionally felt irked to know that his parents expected him to make a semi-regular appearance there, Neale found New York rather queer and empty at first with no background whatever but the football house.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He encountered something of the same queer, gone feeling as he lined up in the first game of the season, with all of the trusted Old Guard disappeared, with no Tod McAlpine beside him, on whom to leave the responsibility for the outcome of events.
not in physical motion
From this reading Of all the old supermen in whom he had put his trust, only Marshall the Captain was still there, at right guard.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such raw beginners could never hold together against any seasoned team.
supermen
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From this reading Of all the old supermen in whom he had put his trust, only Marshall the Captain was still there, at right guard.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Such raw beginners could never hold together against any seasoned team.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although he had of late seen very little of home, and had occasionally felt irked to know that his parents expected him to make a semi-regular appearance there, Neale found New York rather queer and empty at first with no background whatever but the football house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although he had of late seen very little of home, and had occasionally felt irked to know that his parents expected him to make a semi-regular appearance there, Neale found New York rather queer and empty at first with no background whatever but the football house.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Although he had of late seen very little of home, and had occasionally felt irked to know that his parents expected him to make a semi-regular appearance there, Neale found New York rather queer and empty at first with no background whatever but the football house.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Things looked black to Neale.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although he had of late seen very little of home, and had occasionally felt irked to know that his parents expected him to make a semi-regular appearance there, Neale found New York rather queer and empty at first with no background whatever but the football house.
TodnounUS /tɑːd/
a unit of weight for wool equal to about 28 pounds
From this reading He encountered something of the same queer, gone feeling as he lined up in the first game of the season, with all of the trusted Old Guard disappeared, with no Tod McAlpine beside him, on whom to leave the responsibility for the outcome of events.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Such raw beginners could never hold together against any seasoned team.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Of all the old supermen in whom he had put his trust, only Marshall the Captain was still there, at right guard.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading He encountered something of the same queer, gone feeling as he lined up in the first game of the season, with all of the trusted Old Guard disappeared, with no Tod McAlpine beside him, on whom to leave the responsibility for the outcome of events.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He encountered something of the same queer, gone feeling as he lined up in the first game of the season, with all of the trusted Old Guard disappeared, with no Tod McAlpine beside him, on whom to leave the responsibility for the outcome of events.
precisely as stated
From this reading Although he had of late seen very little of home, and had occasionally felt irked to know that his parents expected him to make a semi-regular appearance there, Neale found New York rather queer and empty at first with no background whatever but the football house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of all the old supermen in whom he had put his trust, only Marshall the Captain was still there, at right guard.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Although he had of late seen very little of home, and had occasionally felt irked to know that his parents expected him to make a semi-regular appearance there, Neale found New York rather queer and empty at first with no background whatever but the football house.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He encountered something of the same queer, gone feeling as he lined up in the first game of the season, with all of the trusted Old Guard disappeared, with no Tod McAlpine beside him, on whom to leave the responsibility for the outcome of events.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Although he had of late seen very little of home, and had occasionally felt irked to know that his parents expected him to make a semi-regular appearance there, Neale found New York rather queer and empty at first with no background whatever but the football house.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Although he had of late seen very little of home, and had occasionally felt irked to know that his parents expected him to make a semi-regular appearance there, Neale found New York rather queer and empty at first with no background whatever but the football house.
