Chapter IX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It had been definitely decided to keep him at fullback, for three things were imperative in the weak backfield: some one who could catch punts, with nerve enough to get off his kicks quickly in the face of a stronger line, and above all some one on the last defense who would never miss the tackle that meant a touchdown.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading It had been definitely decided to keep him at fullback, for three things were imperative in the weak backfield: some one who could catch punts, with nerve enough to get off his kicks quickly in the face of a stronger line, and above all some one on the last defense who would never miss the tackle that meant a touchdown.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading In the last week a great change took place in the sentiment of the university--the hoping against hope that often arrives with the intensity of combat.

(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 It had been definitely decided to keep him at fullback, for three things were imperative in the weak backfield: some one who could catch punts, with nerve enough to get off his kicks quickly in the face of a stronger line, and above all some one on the last defense who would never miss the tackle that meant a touchdown.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The last week of the football season broke over them before Stover could realize that the final test was almost at hand.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The full weight of the responsibility that was on him oppressed him day and night.

third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading In the last week a great change took place in the sentiment of the university--the hoping against hope that often arrives with the intensity of combat.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The last week of the football season broke over them before Stover could realize that the final test was almost at hand.

the offensive football players who line up behind the linemen

From this reading It had been definitely decided to keep him at fullback, for three things were imperative in the weak backfield: some one who could catch punts, with nerve enough to get off his kicks quickly in the face of a stronger line, and above all some one on the last defense who would never miss the tackle that meant a touchdown.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He forgot what he had been at end; he remembered only his present inadequacy.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The last week of the football season broke over them before Stover could realize that the final test was almost at hand.

lacking funds

From this reading The last week of the football season broke over them before Stover could realize that the final test was almost at hand.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading It had been definitely decided to keep him at fullback, for three things were imperative in the weak backfield: some one who could catch punts, with nerve enough to get off his kicks quickly in the face of a stronger line, and above all some one on the last defense who would never miss the tackle that meant a touchdown.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading In the last week a great change took place in the sentiment of the university--the hoping against hope that often arrives with the intensity of combat.

an engagement fought between two military forces

From this reading In the last week a great change took place in the sentiment of the university--the hoping against hope that often arrives with the intensity of combat.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The last week of the football season broke over them before Stover could realize that the final test was almost at hand.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The full weight of the responsibility that was on him oppressed him day and night.

recognizable; marked

From this reading It had been definitely decided to keep him at fullback, for three things were imperative in the weak backfield: some one who could catch punts, with nerve enough to get off his kicks quickly in the face of a stronger line, and above all some one on the last defense who would never miss the tackle that meant a touchdown.

(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies

From this reading It had been definitely decided to keep him at fullback, for three things were imperative in the weak backfield: some one who could catch punts, with nerve enough to get off his kicks quickly in the face of a stronger line, and above all some one on the last defense who would never miss the tackle that meant a touchdown.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading It had been definitely decided to keep him at fullback, for three things were imperative in the weak backfield: some one who could catch punts, with nerve enough to get off his kicks quickly in the face of a stronger line, and above all some one on the last defense who would never miss the tackle that meant a touchdown.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading He forgot what he had been at end; he remembered only his present inadequacy.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading It had been definitely decided to keep him at fullback, for three things were imperative in the weak backfield: some one who could catch punts, with nerve enough to get off his kicks quickly in the face of a stronger line, and above all some one on the last defense who would never miss the tackle that meant a touchdown.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading It had been definitely decided to keep him at fullback, for three things were imperative in the weak backfield: some one who could catch punts, with nerve enough to get off his kicks quickly in the face of a stronger line, and above all some one on the last defense who would never miss the tackle that meant a touchdown.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading The last week of the football season broke over them before Stover could realize that the final test was almost at hand.

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 last week of the football season broke over them before Stover could realize that the final test was almost at hand.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It had been definitely decided to keep him at fullback, for three things were imperative in the weak backfield: some one who could catch punts, with nerve enough to get off his kicks quickly in the face of a stronger line, and above all some one on the last defense who would never miss the tackle that meant a touchdown.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading He forgot what he had been at end; he remembered only his present inadequacy.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading The full weight of the responsibility that was on him oppressed him day and night.

(football) the running back who plays the fullback position on the offensive team

From this reading It had been definitely decided to keep him at fullback, for three things were imperative in the weak backfield: some one who could catch punts, with nerve enough to get off his kicks quickly in the face of a stronger line, and above all some one on the last defense who would never miss the tackle that meant a touchdown.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading It had been definitely decided to keep him at fullback, for three things were imperative in the weak backfield: some one who could catch punts, with nerve enough to get off his kicks quickly in the face of a stronger line, and above all some one on the last defense who would never miss the tackle that meant a touchdown.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading In the last week a great change took place in the sentiment of the university--the hoping against hope that often arrives with the intensity of combat.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He forgot what he had been at end; he remembered only his present inadequacy.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The last week of the football season broke over them before Stover could realize that the final test was almost at hand.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He forgot what he had been at end; he remembered only his present inadequacy.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The full weight of the responsibility that was on him oppressed him day and night.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He forgot what he had been at end; he remembered only his present inadequacy.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading In the last week a great change took place in the sentiment of the university--the hoping against hope that often arrives with the intensity of combat.

-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading In the last week a great change took place in the sentiment of the university--the hoping against hope that often arrives with the intensity of combat.

requiring attention or action

From this reading It had been definitely decided to keep him at fullback, for three things were imperative in the weak backfield: some one who could catch punts, with nerve enough to get off his kicks quickly in the face of a stronger line, and above all some one on the last defense who would never miss the tackle that meant a touchdown.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading It had been definitely decided to keep him at fullback, for three things were imperative in the weak backfield: some one who could catch punts, with nerve enough to get off his kicks quickly in the face of a stronger line, and above all some one on the last defense who would never miss the tackle that meant a touchdown.

lack of an adequate quantity or number

From this reading He forgot what he had been at end; he remembered only his present inadequacy.

the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)

From this reading In the last week a great change took place in the sentiment of the university--the hoping against hope that often arrives with the intensity of combat.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had been definitely decided to keep him at fullback, for three things were imperative in the weak backfield: some one who could catch punts, with nerve enough to get off his kicks quickly in the face of a stronger line, and above all some one on the last defense who would never miss the tackle that meant a touchdown.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading It had been definitely decided to keep him at fullback, for three things were imperative in the weak backfield: some one who could catch punts, with nerve enough to get off his kicks quickly in the face of a stronger line, and above all some one on the last defense who would never miss the tackle that meant a touchdown.

plural of “kick” — the act of delivering a blow with the foot

From this reading It had been definitely decided to keep him at fullback, for three things were imperative in the weak backfield: some one who could catch punts, with nerve enough to get off his kicks quickly in the face of a stronger line, and above all some one on the last defense who would never miss the tackle that meant a touchdown.

immediately past

From this reading The last week of the football season broke over them before Stover could realize that the final test was almost at hand.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading It had been definitely decided to keep him at fullback, for three things were imperative in the weak backfield: some one who could catch punts, with nerve enough to get off his kicks quickly in the face of a stronger line, and above all some one on the last defense who would never miss the tackle that meant a touchdown.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading It had been definitely decided to keep him at fullback, for three things were imperative in the weak backfield: some one who could catch punts, with nerve enough to get off his kicks quickly in the face of a stronger line, and above all some one on the last defense who would never miss the tackle that meant a touchdown.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading It had been definitely decided to keep him at fullback, for three things were imperative in the weak backfield: some one who could catch punts, with nerve enough to get off his kicks quickly in the face of a stronger line, and above all some one on the last defense who would never miss the tackle that meant a touchdown.

any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body

From this reading It had been definitely decided to keep him at fullback, for three things were imperative in the weak backfield: some one who could catch punts, with nerve enough to get off his kicks quickly in the face of a stronger line, and above all some one on the last defense who would never miss the tackle that meant a touchdown.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It had been definitely decided to keep him at fullback, for three things were imperative in the weak backfield: some one who could catch punts, with nerve enough to get off his kicks quickly in the face of a stronger line, and above all some one on the last defense who would never miss the tackle that meant a touchdown.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The full weight of the responsibility that was on him oppressed him day and night.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The last week of the football season broke over them before Stover could realize that the final test was almost at hand.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading It had been definitely decided to keep him at fullback, for three things were imperative in the weak backfield: some one who could catch punts, with nerve enough to get off his kicks quickly in the face of a stronger line, and above all some one on the last defense who would never miss the tackle that meant a touchdown.

many times at short intervals

From this reading In the last week a great change took place in the sentiment of the university--the hoping against hope that often arrives with the intensity of combat.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The full weight of the responsibility that was on him oppressed him day and night.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It had been definitely decided to keep him at fullback, for three things were imperative in the weak backfield: some one who could catch punts, with nerve enough to get off his kicks quickly in the face of a stronger line, and above all some one on the last defense who would never miss the tackle that meant a touchdown.

and nothing more

From this reading He forgot what he had been at end; he remembered only his present inadequacy.

burdened psychologically or mentally

From this reading The full weight of the responsibility that was on him oppressed him day and night.

above and across; more than

From this reading The last week of the football season broke over them before Stover could realize that the final test was almost at hand.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In the last week a great change took place in the sentiment of the university--the hoping against hope that often arrives with the intensity of combat.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He forgot what he had been at end; he remembered only his present inadequacy.

plural of “punt” — formerly the basic unit of money in Ireland; equal to 100 pence

From this reading It had been definitely decided to keep him at fullback, for three things were imperative in the weak backfield: some one who could catch punts, with nerve enough to get off his kicks quickly in the face of a stronger line, and above all some one on the last defense who would never miss the tackle that meant a touchdown.

with speed

From this reading It had been definitely decided to keep him at fullback, for three things were imperative in the weak backfield: some one who could catch punts, with nerve enough to get off his kicks quickly in the face of a stronger line, and above all some one on the last defense who would never miss the tackle that meant a touchdown.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading The last week of the football season broke over them before Stover could realize that the final test was almost at hand.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading He forgot what he had been at end; he remembered only his present inadequacy.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading The full weight of the responsibility that was on him oppressed him day and night.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading The last week of the football season broke over them before Stover could realize that the final test was almost at hand.

tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion

From this reading In the last week a great change took place in the sentiment of the university--the hoping against hope that often arrives with the intensity of combat.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It had been definitely decided to keep him at fullback, for three things were imperative in the weak backfield: some one who could catch punts, with nerve enough to get off his kicks quickly in the face of a stronger line, and above all some one on the last defense who would never miss the tackle that meant a touchdown.

the dried stalks and leaves of a field crop (especially corn) used as animal fodder after the grain has been harvested

From this reading The last week of the football season broke over them before Stover could realize that the final test was almost at hand.

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading It had been definitely decided to keep him at fullback, for three things were imperative in the weak backfield: some one who could catch punts, with nerve enough to get off his kicks quickly in the face of a stronger line, and above all some one on the last defense who would never miss the tackle that meant a touchdown.

the person who plays that position on a football team

From this reading It had been definitely decided to keep him at fullback, for three things were imperative in the weak backfield: some one who could catch punts, with nerve enough to get off his kicks quickly in the face of a stronger line, and above all some one on the last defense who would never miss the tackle that meant a touchdown.

trying something to find out about it

From this reading The last week of the football season broke over them before Stover could realize that the final test was almost at hand.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The last week of the football season broke over them before Stover could realize that the final test was almost at hand.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The last week of the football season broke over them before Stover could realize that the final test was almost at hand.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The last week of the football season broke over them before Stover could realize that the final test was almost at hand.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading It had been definitely decided to keep him at fullback, for three things were imperative in the weak backfield: some one who could catch punts, with nerve enough to get off his kicks quickly in the face of a stronger line, and above all some one on the last defense who would never miss the tackle that meant a touchdown.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading It had been definitely decided to keep him at fullback, for three things were imperative in the weak backfield: some one who could catch punts, with nerve enough to get off his kicks quickly in the face of a stronger line, and above all some one on the last defense who would never miss the tackle that meant a touchdown.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It had been definitely decided to keep him at fullback, for three things were imperative in the weak backfield: some one who could catch punts, with nerve enough to get off his kicks quickly in the face of a stronger line, and above all some one on the last defense who would never miss the tackle that meant a touchdown.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading In the last week a great change took place in the sentiment of the university--the hoping against hope that often arrives with the intensity of combat.

a score in American football; being in possession of the ball across the opponents' goal line

From this reading It had been definitely decided to keep him at fullback, for three things were imperative in the weak backfield: some one who could catch punts, with nerve enough to get off his kicks quickly in the face of a stronger line, and above all some one on the last defense who would never miss the tackle that meant a touchdown.

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading In the last week a great change took place in the sentiment of the university--the hoping against hope that often arrives with the intensity of combat.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The last week of the football season broke over them before Stover could realize that the final test was almost at hand.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading It had been definitely decided to keep him at fullback, for three things were imperative in the weak backfield: some one who could catch punts, with nerve enough to get off his kicks quickly in the face of a stronger line, and above all some one on the last defense who would never miss the tackle that meant a touchdown.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The last week of the football season broke over them before Stover could realize that the final test was almost at hand.

the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity

From this reading The full weight of the responsibility that was on him oppressed him day and night.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It had been definitely decided to keep him at fullback, for three things were imperative in the weak backfield: some one who could catch punts, with nerve enough to get off his kicks quickly in the face of a stronger line, and above all some one on the last defense who would never miss the tackle that meant a touchdown.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He forgot what he had been at end; he remembered only his present inadequacy.

which person or people

From this reading It had been definitely decided to keep him at fullback, for three things were imperative in the weak backfield: some one who could catch punts, with nerve enough to get off his kicks quickly in the face of a stronger line, and above all some one on the last defense who would never miss the tackle that meant a touchdown.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It had been definitely decided to keep him at fullback, for three things were imperative in the weak backfield: some one who could catch punts, with nerve enough to get off his kicks quickly in the face of a stronger line, and above all some one on the last defense who would never miss the tackle that meant a touchdown.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It had been definitely decided to keep him at fullback, for three things were imperative in the weak backfield: some one who could catch punts, with nerve enough to get off his kicks quickly in the face of a stronger line, and above all some one on the last defense who would never miss the tackle that meant a touchdown.