used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading COACHES AND PLAYERS October went its way, a period of bright, crisp, golden weather filled with hard work for the football players.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Burlen and Warren and Pryor returned to practice at the end of their probation and, although each was more or less stale, their presence in accustomed positions heartened the team.
adventnounUS /ˈædvent/
arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
From this reading Otto Ferris, too, returned, but his advent was not portentous, since the best he could do was to make the second as a substitute back.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Burlen and Warren and Pryor returned to practice at the end of their probation and, although each was more or less stale, their presence in accustomed positions heartened the team.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading COACHES AND PLAYERS October went its way, a period of bright, crisp, golden weather filled with hard work for the football players.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Otto Ferris, too, returned, but his advent was not portentous, since the best he could do was to make the second as a substitute back.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Burlen and Warren and Pryor returned to practice at the end of their probation and, although each was more or less stale, their presence in accustomed positions heartened the team.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Otto Ferris, too, returned, but his advent was not portentous, since the best he could do was to make the second as a substitute back.
BaconnounUS /ˈbeɪkən/
back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried
From this reading Bacon still held his place at quarter, although in two games he had been kept out of the play, his position being filled by Roy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Bacon still held his place at quarter, although in two games he had been kept out of the play, his position being filled by Roy.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Bacon still held his place at quarter, although in two games he had been kept out of the play, his position being filled by Roy.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Otto Ferris, too, returned, but his advent was not portentous, since the best he could do was to make the second as a substitute back.
the two together, not just one
From this reading There were defeats and victories both in that early season, but on the whole the team showed up fairly well.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading COACHES AND PLAYERS October went its way, a period of bright, crisp, golden weather filled with hard work for the football players.
Burlen
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From this reading Burlen and Warren and Pryor returned to practice at the end of their probation and, although each was more or less stale, their presence in accustomed positions heartened the team.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There were defeats and victories both in that early season, but on the whole the team showed up fairly well.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Bacon still held his place at quarter, although in two games he had been kept out of the play, his position being filled by Roy.
COACHESnounUS /ˈkoʊtʃɪz/
plural of “coach” — (sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team
From this reading COACHES AND PLAYERS October went its way, a period of bright, crisp, golden weather filled with hard work for the football players.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Otto Ferris, too, returned, but his advent was not portentous, since the best he could do was to make the second as a substitute back.
crispadjectiveUS /krɪsp/
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading COACHES AND PLAYERS October went its way, a period of bright, crisp, golden weather filled with hard work for the football players.
defeatsnounUS /dɪˈfiːts/
plural of “defeat” — an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading There were defeats and victories both in that early season, but on the whole the team showed up fairly well.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Otto Ferris, too, returned, but his advent was not portentous, since the best he could do was to make the second as a substitute back.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Burlen and Warren and Pryor returned to practice at the end of their probation and, although each was more or less stale, their presence in accustomed positions heartened the team.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading There were defeats and victories both in that early season, but on the whole the team showed up fairly well.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Burlen and Warren and Pryor returned to practice at the end of their probation and, although each was more or less stale, their presence in accustomed positions heartened the team.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading There were defeats and victories both in that early season, but on the whole the team showed up fairly well.
Ferris
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From this reading Otto Ferris, too, returned, but his advent was not portentous, since the best he could do was to make the second as a substitute back.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading COACHES AND PLAYERS October went its way, a period of bright, crisp, golden weather filled with hard work for the football players.
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 COACHES AND PLAYERS October went its way, a period of bright, crisp, golden weather filled with hard work for the football players.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading COACHES AND PLAYERS October went its way, a period of bright, crisp, golden weather filled with hard work for the football players.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Bacon still held his place at quarter, although in two games he had been kept out of the play, his position being filled by Roy.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading COACHES AND PLAYERS October went its way, a period of bright, crisp, golden weather filled with hard work for the football players.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bacon still held his place at quarter, although in two games he had been kept out of the play, his position being filled by Roy.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading COACHES AND PLAYERS October went its way, a period of bright, crisp, golden weather filled with hard work for the football players.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Otto Ferris, too, returned, but his advent was not portentous, since the best he could do was to make the second as a substitute back.
heartenedverbUS /ˈhɑːrtənd/
past form of “hearten” — give encouragement to
From this reading Burlen and Warren and Pryor returned to practice at the end of their probation and, although each was more or less stale, their presence in accustomed positions heartened the team.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Bacon still held his place at quarter, although in two games he had been kept out of the play, his position being filled by Roy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Otto Ferris, too, returned, but his advent was not portentous, since the best he could do was to make the second as a substitute back.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were defeats and victories both in that early season, but on the whole the team showed up fairly well.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading COACHES AND PLAYERS October went its way, a period of bright, crisp, golden weather filled with hard work for the football players.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Bacon still held his place at quarter, although in two games he had been kept out of the play, his position being filled by Roy.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Burlen and Warren and Pryor returned to practice at the end of their probation and, although each was more or less stale, their presence in accustomed positions heartened the team.
engage in
From this reading Otto Ferris, too, returned, but his advent was not portentous, since the best he could do was to make the second as a substitute back.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Burlen and Warren and Pryor returned to practice at the end of their probation and, although each was more or less stale, their presence in accustomed positions heartened the team.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Otto Ferris, too, returned, but his advent was not portentous, since the best he could do was to make the second as a substitute back.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading COACHES AND PLAYERS October went its way, a period of bright, crisp, golden weather filled with hard work for the football players.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COACHES AND PLAYERS October went its way, a period of bright, crisp, golden weather filled with hard work for the football players.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There were defeats and victories both in that early season, but on the whole the team showed up fairly well.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Burlen and Warren and Pryor returned to practice at the end of their probation and, although each was more or less stale, their presence in accustomed positions heartened the team.
Otto
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Otto Ferris, too, returned, but his advent was not portentous, since the best he could do was to make the second as a substitute back.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Bacon still held his place at quarter, although in two games he had been kept out of the play, his position being filled by Roy.
an amount of time
From this reading COACHES AND PLAYERS October went its way, a period of bright, crisp, golden weather filled with hard work for the football players.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Bacon still held his place at quarter, although in two games he had been kept out of the play, his position being filled by Roy.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Bacon still held his place at quarter, although in two games he had been kept out of the play, his position being filled by Roy.
PLAYERSnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading COACHES AND PLAYERS October went its way, a period of bright, crisp, golden weather filled with hard work for the football players.
portentousadjectiveUS /pɔːrˈtentəs/
of momentous or ominous significance
From this reading Otto Ferris, too, returned, but his advent was not portentous, since the best he could do was to make the second as a substitute back.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Bacon still held his place at quarter, although in two games he had been kept out of the play, his position being filled by Roy.
positionsnounUS /pəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Burlen and Warren and Pryor returned to practice at the end of their probation and, although each was more or less stale, their presence in accustomed positions heartened the team.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Burlen and Warren and Pryor returned to practice at the end of their probation and, although each was more or less stale, their presence in accustomed positions heartened the team.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Burlen and Warren and Pryor returned to practice at the end of their probation and, although each was more or less stale, their presence in accustomed positions heartened the team.
probationnounUS /proʊˈbeɪʃən/
a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership
From this reading Burlen and Warren and Pryor returned to practice at the end of their probation and, although each was more or less stale, their presence in accustomed positions heartened the team.
Pryor
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From this reading Burlen and Warren and Pryor returned to practice at the end of their probation and, although each was more or less stale, their presence in accustomed positions heartened the team.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Bacon still held his place at quarter, although in two games he had been kept out of the play, his position being filled by Roy.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Burlen and Warren and Pryor returned to practice at the end of their probation and, although each was more or less stale, their presence in accustomed positions heartened the team.
Roy
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From this reading Bacon still held his place at quarter, although in two games he had been kept out of the play, his position being filled by Roy.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading There were defeats and victories both in that early season, but on the whole the team showed up fairly well.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Otto Ferris, too, returned, but his advent was not portentous, since the best he could do was to make the second as a substitute back.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading There were defeats and victories both in that early season, but on the whole the team showed up fairly well.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Otto Ferris, too, returned, but his advent was not portentous, since the best he could do was to make the second as a substitute back.
staleadjectiveUS /steɪl/
lacking freshness, palatability, or showing deterioration from age
From this reading Burlen and Warren and Pryor returned to practice at the end of their probation and, although each was more or less stale, their presence in accustomed positions heartened the team.
not in physical motion
From this reading Bacon still held his place at quarter, although in two games he had been kept out of the play, his position being filled by Roy.
substituteverbUS /ˈsʌbstətuːt/
put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
From this reading Otto Ferris, too, returned, but his advent was not portentous, since the best he could do was to make the second as a substitute back.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading There were defeats and victories both in that early season, but on the whole the team showed up fairly well.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There were defeats and victories both in that early season, but on the whole the team showed up fairly well.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COACHES AND PLAYERS October went its way, a period of bright, crisp, golden weather filled with hard work for the football players.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Burlen and Warren and Pryor returned to practice at the end of their probation and, although each was more or less stale, their presence in accustomed positions heartened the team.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were defeats and victories both in that early season, but on the whole the team showed up fairly well.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Burlen and Warren and Pryor returned to practice at the end of their probation and, although each was more or less stale, their presence in accustomed positions heartened the team.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Otto Ferris, too, returned, but his advent was not portentous, since the best he could do was to make the second as a substitute back.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Bacon still held his place at quarter, although in two games he had been kept out of the play, his position being filled by Roy.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There were defeats and victories both in that early season, but on the whole the team showed up fairly well.
victoriesnounUS /ˈvɪktəriz/
plural of “victory” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading There were defeats and victories both in that early season, but on the whole the team showed up fairly well.
WarrennounUS /ˈwɔːrən/
United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
From this reading Burlen and Warren and Pryor returned to practice at the end of their probation and, although each was more or less stale, their presence in accustomed positions heartened the team.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Burlen and Warren and Pryor returned to practice at the end of their probation and, although each was more or less stale, their presence in accustomed positions heartened the team.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading COACHES AND PLAYERS October went its way, a period of bright, crisp, golden weather filled with hard work for the football players.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading COACHES AND PLAYERS October went its way, a period of bright, crisp, golden weather filled with hard work for the football players.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading There were defeats and victories both in that early season, but on the whole the team showed up fairly well.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading COACHES AND PLAYERS October went its way, a period of bright, crisp, golden weather filled with hard work for the football players.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were defeats and victories both in that early season, but on the whole the team showed up fairly well.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading There were defeats and victories both in that early season, but on the whole the team showed up fairly well.
in the company of; together with
From this reading COACHES AND PLAYERS October went its way, a period of bright, crisp, golden weather filled with hard work for the football players.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading COACHES AND PLAYERS October went its way, a period of bright, crisp, golden weather filled with hard work for the football players.
