used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Seizing a favourable opportunity, he accosted his captain with the resolution of despair, and told him point blank that he would not be eligible for the team.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I don't know anything about the game, sir," said Moore defiantly, "and I don't like it."
accostedverbUS /əˈkɑːstɪd/
past form of “accost” — speak to someone
From this reading Seizing a favourable opportunity, he accosted his captain with the resolution of despair, and told him point blank that he would not be eligible for the team.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading That evening after supper, Moore valiantly determined to take the bull by the horns.
aggressivelyadverbUS /əˈɡresɪvli/
in an aggressive manner
From this reading "Why not?" said Jock aggressively.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Seizing a favourable opportunity, he accosted his captain with the resolution of despair, and told him point blank that he would not be eligible for the team.
any thing at all
From this reading "I don't know anything about the game, sir," said Moore defiantly, "and I don't like it."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Seizing a favourable opportunity, he accosted his captain with the resolution of despair, and told him point blank that he would not be eligible for the team.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading Seizing a favourable opportunity, he accosted his captain with the resolution of despair, and told him point blank that he would not be eligible for the team.
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading That evening after supper, Moore valiantly determined to take the bull by the horns.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading That evening after supper, Moore valiantly determined to take the bull by the horns.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Seizing a favourable opportunity, he accosted his captain with the resolution of despair, and told him point blank that he would not be eligible for the team.
defiantlyadverbUS /dɪˈfaɪəntli/
in a rebellious manner
From this reading "I don't know anything about the game, sir," said Moore defiantly, "and I don't like it."
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Seizing a favourable opportunity, he accosted his captain with the resolution of despair, and told him point blank that he would not be eligible for the team.
characterized by great determination
From this reading That evening after supper, Moore valiantly determined to take the bull by the horns.
don't
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From this reading "I don't know anything about the game, sir," said Moore defiantly, "and I don't like it."
eligibleadjectiveUS /ˈelədʒəbəl/
qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen
From this reading Seizing a favourable opportunity, he accosted his captain with the resolution of despair, and told him point blank that he would not be eligible for the team.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading That evening after supper, Moore valiantly determined to take the bull by the horns.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading Seizing a favourable opportunity, he accosted his captain with the resolution of despair, and told him point blank that he would not be eligible for the team.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Seizing a favourable opportunity, he accosted his captain with the resolution of despair, and told him point blank that he would not be eligible for the team.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading "I don't know anything about the game, sir," said Moore defiantly, "and I don't like it."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Seizing a favourable opportunity, he accosted his captain with the resolution of despair, and told him point blank that he would not be eligible for the team.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Seizing a favourable opportunity, he accosted his captain with the resolution of despair, and told him point blank that he would not be eligible for the team.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Seizing a favourable opportunity, he accosted his captain with the resolution of despair, and told him point blank that he would not be eligible for the team.
hornsnounUS /hɔːrnz/
plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading That evening after supper, Moore valiantly determined to take the bull by the horns.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't know anything about the game, sir," said Moore defiantly, "and I don't like it."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is that the only reason?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I don't know anything about the game, sir," said Moore defiantly, "and I don't like it."
JocknounUS /dʒɑːk/
a person trained to compete in sports
From this reading "Why not?" said Jock aggressively.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I don't know anything about the game, sir," said Moore defiantly, "and I don't like it."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I don't know anything about the game, sir," said Moore defiantly, "and I don't like it."
MoorenounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading That evening after supper, Moore valiantly determined to take the bull by the horns.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Seizing a favourable opportunity, he accosted his captain with the resolution of despair, and told him point blank that he would not be eligible for the team.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Seizing a favourable opportunity, he accosted his captain with the resolution of despair, and told him point blank that he would not be eligible for the team.
and nothing more
From this reading "Is that the only reason?"
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Seizing a favourable opportunity, he accosted his captain with the resolution of despair, and told him point blank that he would not be eligible for the team.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Seizing a favourable opportunity, he accosted his captain with the resolution of despair, and told him point blank that he would not be eligible for the team.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "Is that the only reason?"
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading Seizing a favourable opportunity, he accosted his captain with the resolution of despair, and told him point blank that he would not be eligible for the team.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Why not?" said Jock aggressively.
SeizingnounUS /ˈsiːzɪŋ/
small stuff that is used for lashing two or more ropes together
From this reading Seizing a favourable opportunity, he accosted his captain with the resolution of despair, and told him point blank that he would not be eligible for the team.
term of address for a man
From this reading "I don't know anything about the game, sir," said Moore defiantly, "and I don't like it."
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading That evening after supper, Moore valiantly determined to take the bull by the horns.
carry out
From this reading That evening after supper, Moore valiantly determined to take the bull by the horns.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Seizing a favourable opportunity, he accosted his captain with the resolution of despair, and told him point blank that he would not be eligible for the team.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That evening after supper, Moore valiantly determined to take the bull by the horns.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That evening after supper, Moore valiantly determined to take the bull by the horns.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That evening after supper, Moore valiantly determined to take the bull by the horns.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Seizing a favourable opportunity, he accosted his captain with the resolution of despair, and told him point blank that he would not be eligible for the team.
valiantlyadverbUS /ˈvæljəntli/
with valor; in a valiant manner
From this reading That evening after supper, Moore valiantly determined to take the bull by the horns.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why not?" said Jock aggressively.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Seizing a favourable opportunity, he accosted his captain with the resolution of despair, and told him point blank that he would not be eligible for the team.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Seizing a favourable opportunity, he accosted his captain with the resolution of despair, and told him point blank that he would not be eligible for the team.
