used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Maria went to the Argentine a month later but Peter heard from her every now and then.
acknowledgingverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “acknowledge” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Her letters were mostly brief, acknowledging the letters from Pat which Peter forwarded to her.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading For instance when Pat wrote, "He tried a forward pass but I managed to grab it on the two yard line and ran all the way for a touchdown," Peter added the note, "A football field is a hundred yards long.
(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 For instance when Pat wrote, "He tried a forward pass but I managed to grab it on the two yard line and ran all the way for a touchdown," Peter added the note, "A football field is a hundred yards long.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Occasionally he would supply a footnote to something which Pat had written if it touched upon things which were known only to himself and the boy and could not be understood by an outsider without explanation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Maria went to the Argentine a month later but Peter heard from her every now and then.
ArgentinenounUS /ˈɑːrdʒəntiːn/
any of various small silver-scaled salmon-like marine fishes
From this reading Maria went to the Argentine a month later but Peter heard from her every now and then.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Occasionally he would supply a footnote to something which Pat had written if it touched upon things which were known only to himself and the boy and could not be understood by an outsider without explanation.
a youthful male person
From this reading Occasionally he would supply a footnote to something which Pat had written if it touched upon things which were known only to himself and the boy and could not be understood by an outsider without explanation.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Her letters were mostly brief, acknowledging the letters from Pat which Peter forwarded to her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Maria went to the Argentine a month later but Peter heard from her every now and then.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Occasionally he would supply a footnote to something which Pat had written if it touched upon things which were known only to himself and the boy and could not be understood by an outsider without explanation.
clarificationnounUS /ˌklerəfəˈkeɪʃən/
an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding
From this reading Or it might be that some sporting reference, simple enough in itself, seemed to require clarification for the sake of Maria.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Occasionally he would supply a footnote to something which Pat had written if it touched upon things which were known only to himself and the boy and could not be understood by an outsider without explanation.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Or it might be that some sporting reference, simple enough in itself, seemed to require clarification for the sake of Maria.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Maria went to the Argentine a month later but Peter heard from her every now and then.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Occasionally he would supply a footnote to something which Pat had written if it touched upon things which were known only to himself and the boy and could not be understood by an outsider without explanation.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading For instance when Pat wrote, "He tried a forward pass but I managed to grab it on the two yard line and ran all the way for a touchdown," Peter added the note, "A football field is a hundred yards long.
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 For instance when Pat wrote, "He tried a forward pass but I managed to grab it on the two yard line and ran all the way for a touchdown," Peter added the note, "A football field is a hundred yards long.
a printed note placed below the text on a printed page
From this reading Occasionally he would supply a footnote to something which Pat had written if it touched upon things which were known only to himself and the boy and could not be understood by an outsider without explanation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Or it might be that some sporting reference, simple enough in itself, seemed to require clarification for the sake of Maria.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading For instance when Pat wrote, "He tried a forward pass but I managed to grab it on the two yard line and ran all the way for a touchdown," Peter added the note, "A football field is a hundred yards long.
forwardedverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərdɪd/
past form of “forward” — send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit
From this reading Her letters were mostly brief, acknowledging the letters from Pat which Peter forwarded to her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Maria went to the Argentine a month later but Peter heard from her every now and then.
grabverbUS /ɡræb/
take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
From this reading For instance when Pat wrote, "He tried a forward pass but I managed to grab it on the two yard line and ran all the way for a touchdown," Peter added the note, "A football field is a hundred yards long.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Occasionally he would supply a footnote to something which Pat had written if it touched upon things which were known only to himself and the boy and could not be understood by an outsider without explanation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Occasionally he would supply a footnote to something which Pat had written if it touched upon things which were known only to himself and the boy and could not be understood by an outsider without explanation.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Maria went to the Argentine a month later but Peter heard from her every now and then.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Maria went to the Argentine a month later but Peter heard from her every now and then.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Occasionally he would supply a footnote to something which Pat had written if it touched upon things which were known only to himself and the boy and could not be understood by an outsider without explanation.
ten 10s
From this reading For instance when Pat wrote, "He tried a forward pass but I managed to grab it on the two yard line and ran all the way for a touchdown," Peter added the note, "A football field is a hundred yards long.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading For instance when Pat wrote, "He tried a forward pass but I managed to grab it on the two yard line and ran all the way for a touchdown," Peter added the note, "A football field is a hundred yards long.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Occasionally he would supply a footnote to something which Pat had written if it touched upon things which were known only to himself and the boy and could not be understood by an outsider without explanation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Or it might be that some sporting reference, simple enough in itself, seemed to require clarification for the sake of Maria.
an occurrence of something
From this reading For instance when Pat wrote, "He tried a forward pass but I managed to grab it on the two yard line and ran all the way for a touchdown," Peter added the note, "A football field is a hundred yards long.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For instance when Pat wrote, "He tried a forward pass but I managed to grab it on the two yard line and ran all the way for a touchdown," Peter added the note, "A football field is a hundred yards long.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Occasionally he would supply a footnote to something which Pat had written if it touched upon things which were known only to himself and the boy and could not be understood by an outsider without explanation.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Or it might be that some sporting reference, simple enough in itself, seemed to require clarification for the sake of Maria.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Occasionally he would supply a footnote to something which Pat had written if it touched upon things which were known only to himself and the boy and could not be understood by an outsider without explanation.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Maria went to the Argentine a month later but Peter heard from her every now and then.
the literary culture
From this reading Her letters were mostly brief, acknowledging the letters from Pat which Peter forwarded to her.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading For instance when Pat wrote, "He tried a forward pass but I managed to grab it on the two yard line and ran all the way for a touchdown," Peter added the note, "A football field is a hundred yards long.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading For instance when Pat wrote, "He tried a forward pass but I managed to grab it on the two yard line and ran all the way for a touchdown," Peter added the note, "A football field is a hundred yards long.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading For instance when Pat wrote, "He tried a forward pass but I managed to grab it on the two yard line and ran all the way for a touchdown," Peter added the note, "A football field is a hundred yards long.
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading Maria went to the Argentine a month later but Peter heard from her every now and then.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Or it might be that some sporting reference, simple enough in itself, seemed to require clarification for the sake of Maria.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Maria went to the Argentine a month later but Peter heard from her every now and then.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Her letters were mostly brief, acknowledging the letters from Pat which Peter forwarded to her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Occasionally he would supply a footnote to something which Pat had written if it touched upon things which were known only to himself and the boy and could not be understood by an outsider without explanation.
a brief written record
From this reading For instance when Pat wrote, "He tried a forward pass but I managed to grab it on the two yard line and ran all the way for a touchdown," Peter added the note, "A football field is a hundred yards long.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Maria went to the Argentine a month later but Peter heard from her every now and then.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Occasionally he would supply a footnote to something which Pat had written if it touched upon things which were known only to himself and the boy and could not be understood by an outsider without explanation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Or it might be that some sporting reference, simple enough in itself, seemed to require clarification for the sake of Maria.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For instance when Pat wrote, "He tried a forward pass but I managed to grab it on the two yard line and ran all the way for a touchdown," Peter added the note, "A football field is a hundred yards long.
and nothing more
From this reading Occasionally he would supply a footnote to something which Pat had written if it touched upon things which were known only to himself and the boy and could not be understood by an outsider without explanation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Or it might be that some sporting reference, simple enough in itself, seemed to require clarification for the sake of Maria.
outsidernounUS /ˌaʊtˈsaɪ.dər/
A person who does not belong to a particular group or community; a stranger.
From this reading Occasionally he would supply a footnote to something which Pat had written if it touched upon things which were known only to himself and the boy and could not be understood by an outsider without explanation.
go across or through
From this reading For instance when Pat wrote, "He tried a forward pass but I managed to grab it on the two yard line and ran all the way for a touchdown," Peter added the note, "A football field is a hundred yards long.
PatverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading Her letters were mostly brief, acknowledging the letters from Pat which Peter forwarded to her.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Maria went to the Argentine a month later but Peter heard from her every now and then.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading For instance when Pat wrote, "He tried a forward pass but I managed to grab it on the two yard line and ran all the way for a touchdown," Peter added the note, "A football field is a hundred yards long.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading Or it might be that some sporting reference, simple enough in itself, seemed to require clarification for the sake of Maria.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Or it might be that some sporting reference, simple enough in itself, seemed to require clarification for the sake of Maria.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Or it might be that some sporting reference, simple enough in itself, seemed to require clarification for the sake of Maria.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Or it might be that some sporting reference, simple enough in itself, seemed to require clarification for the sake of Maria.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Or it might be that some sporting reference, simple enough in itself, seemed to require clarification for the sake of Maria.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Or it might be that some sporting reference, simple enough in itself, seemed to require clarification for the sake of Maria.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Occasionally he would supply a footnote to something which Pat had written if it touched upon things which were known only to himself and the boy and could not be understood by an outsider without explanation.
sportingadjectiveUS /ˈspɔːrtɪŋ/
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
From this reading Or it might be that some sporting reference, simple enough in itself, seemed to require clarification for the sake of Maria.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Occasionally he would supply a footnote to something which Pat had written if it touched upon things which were known only to himself and the boy and could not be understood by an outsider without explanation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Or it might be that some sporting reference, simple enough in itself, seemed to require clarification for the sake of Maria.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Maria went to the Argentine a month later but Peter heard from her every now and then.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Maria went to the Argentine a month later but Peter heard from her every now and then.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Occasionally he would supply a footnote to something which Pat had written if it touched upon things which were known only to himself and the boy and could not be understood by an outsider without explanation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Maria went to the Argentine a month later but Peter heard from her every now and then.
touchdownnounUS /ˈtʌtʃdaʊn/
a score in American football; being in possession of the ball across the opponents' goal line
From this reading For instance when Pat wrote, "He tried a forward pass but I managed to grab it on the two yard line and ran all the way for a touchdown," Peter added the note, "A football field is a hundred yards long.
having come into contact
From this reading Occasionally he would supply a footnote to something which Pat had written if it touched upon things which were known only to himself and the boy and could not be understood by an outsider without explanation.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading For instance when Pat wrote, "He tried a forward pass but I managed to grab it on the two yard line and ran all the way for a touchdown," Peter added the note, "A football field is a hundred yards long.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For instance when Pat wrote, "He tried a forward pass but I managed to grab it on the two yard line and ran all the way for a touchdown," Peter added the note, "A football field is a hundred yards long.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Occasionally he would supply a footnote to something which Pat had written if it touched upon things which were known only to himself and the boy and could not be understood by an outsider without explanation.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Occasionally he would supply a footnote to something which Pat had written if it touched upon things which were known only to himself and the boy and could not be understood by an outsider without explanation.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading For instance when Pat wrote, "He tried a forward pass but I managed to grab it on the two yard line and ran all the way for a touchdown," Peter added the note, "A football field is a hundred yards long.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Maria went to the Argentine a month later but Peter heard from her every now and then.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her letters were mostly brief, acknowledging the letters from Pat which Peter forwarded to her.
at the time that
From this reading For instance when Pat wrote, "He tried a forward pass but I managed to grab it on the two yard line and ran all the way for a touchdown," Peter added the note, "A football field is a hundred yards long.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her letters were mostly brief, acknowledging the letters from Pat which Peter forwarded to her.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Occasionally he would supply a footnote to something which Pat had written if it touched upon things which were known only to himself and the boy and could not be understood by an outsider without explanation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Occasionally he would supply a footnote to something which Pat had written if it touched upon things which were known only to himself and the boy and could not be understood by an outsider without explanation.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Occasionally he would supply a footnote to something which Pat had written if it touched upon things which were known only to himself and the boy and could not be understood by an outsider without explanation.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading For instance when Pat wrote, "He tried a forward pass but I managed to grab it on the two yard line and ran all the way for a touchdown," Peter added the note, "A football field is a hundred yards long.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading For instance when Pat wrote, "He tried a forward pass but I managed to grab it on the two yard line and ran all the way for a touchdown," Peter added the note, "A football field is a hundred yards long.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading For instance when Pat wrote, "He tried a forward pass but I managed to grab it on the two yard line and ran all the way for a touchdown," Peter added the note, "A football field is a hundred yards long.
