used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “COCKY” MAKES A CALL During the rest of that evening, and most of the following day a new rumor was to be met at every corner.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading A new coach could be found to direct the Team’s course for the rest of the way, but he would be handicapped from the start by a lack of knowledge both of the men he was to handle, and of the foundation already constructed by his predecessor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “COCKY” MAKES A CALL During the rest of that evening, and most of the following day a new rumor was to be met at every corner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Excitement was followed by consternation as the school came to a fuller realization of the gravity of the catastrophe.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “COCKY” MAKES A CALL During the rest of that evening, and most of the following day a new rumor was to be met at every corner.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “COCKY” MAKES A CALL During the rest of that evening, and most of the following day a new rumor was to be met at every corner.
the two together, not just one
From this reading A new coach could be found to direct the Team’s course for the rest of the way, but he would be handicapped from the start by a lack of knowledge both of the men he was to handle, and of the foundation already constructed by his predecessor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A new coach could be found to direct the Team’s course for the rest of the way, but he would be handicapped from the start by a lack of knowledge both of the men he was to handle, and of the foundation already constructed by his predecessor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Excitement was followed by consternation as the school came to a fuller realization of the gravity of the catastrophe.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “COCKY” MAKES A CALL During the rest of that evening, and most of the following day a new rumor was to be met at every corner.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Excitement was followed by consternation as the school came to a fuller realization of the gravity of the catastrophe.
catastrophenounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Excitement was followed by consternation as the school came to a fuller realization of the gravity of the catastrophe.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The report that Mr. Hilliard was to take charge met with little enthusiasm.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading A new coach could be found to direct the Team’s course for the rest of the way, but he would be handicapped from the start by a lack of knowledge both of the men he was to handle, and of the foundation already constructed by his predecessor.
COCKYadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːki/
overly self-confident or self-assertive
From this reading “COCKY” MAKES A CALL During the rest of that evening, and most of the following day a new rumor was to be met at every corner.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading He might, too, fail to command the confidence of the players.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He might, too, fail to command the confidence of the players.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Excitement was followed by consternation as the school came to a fuller realization of the gravity of the catastrophe.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading A new coach could be found to direct the Team’s course for the rest of the way, but he would be handicapped from the start by a lack of knowledge both of the men he was to handle, and of the foundation already constructed by his predecessor.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading “COCKY” MAKES A CALL During the rest of that evening, and most of the following day a new rumor was to be met at every corner.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A new coach could be found to direct the Team’s course for the rest of the way, but he would be handicapped from the start by a lack of knowledge both of the men he was to handle, and of the foundation already constructed by his predecessor.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading A new coach could be found to direct the Team’s course for the rest of the way, but he would be handicapped from the start by a lack of knowledge both of the men he was to handle, and of the foundation already constructed by his predecessor.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “COCKY” MAKES A CALL During the rest of that evening, and most of the following day a new rumor was to be met at every corner.
command with authority
From this reading A new coach could be found to direct the Team’s course for the rest of the way, but he would be handicapped from the start by a lack of knowledge both of the men he was to handle, and of the foundation already constructed by his predecessor.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading “COCKY” MAKES A CALL During the rest of that evening, and most of the following day a new rumor was to be met at every corner.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading The report that Mr. Hilliard was to take charge met with little enthusiasm.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading “COCKY” MAKES A CALL During the rest of that evening, and most of the following day a new rumor was to be met at every corner.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “COCKY” MAKES A CALL During the rest of that evening, and most of the following day a new rumor was to be met at every corner.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Excitement was followed by consternation as the school came to a fuller realization of the gravity of the catastrophe.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading He might, too, fail to command the confidence of the players.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Excitement was followed by consternation as the school came to a fuller realization of the gravity of the catastrophe.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading “COCKY” MAKES A CALL During the rest of that evening, and most of the following day a new rumor was to be met at every corner.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A new coach could be found to direct the Team’s course for the rest of the way, but he would be handicapped from the start by a lack of knowledge both of the men he was to handle, and of the foundation already constructed by his predecessor.
set up or found
From this reading A new coach could be found to direct the Team’s course for the rest of the way, but he would be handicapped from the start by a lack of knowledge both of the men he was to handle, and of the foundation already constructed by his predecessor.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading A new coach could be found to direct the Team’s course for the rest of the way, but he would be handicapped from the start by a lack of knowledge both of the men he was to handle, and of the foundation already constructed by his predecessor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A new coach could be found to direct the Team’s course for the rest of the way, but he would be handicapped from the start by a lack of knowledge both of the men he was to handle, and of the foundation already constructed by his predecessor.
fullernounUS /ˈfʊlər/
United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)
From this reading Excitement was followed by consternation as the school came to a fuller realization of the gravity of the catastrophe.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading Excitement was followed by consternation as the school came to a fuller realization of the gravity of the catastrophe.
handicappedadjectiveUS /ˈhændikæpt/
having restricted mental or physical functioning as a consequence of injury or illness
From this reading A new coach could be found to direct the Team’s course for the rest of the way, but he would be handicapped from the start by a lack of knowledge both of the men he was to handle, and of the foundation already constructed by his predecessor.
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading A new coach could be found to direct the Team’s course for the rest of the way, but he would be handicapped from the start by a lack of knowledge both of the men he was to handle, and of the foundation already constructed by his predecessor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A new coach could be found to direct the Team’s course for the rest of the way, but he would be handicapped from the start by a lack of knowledge both of the men he was to handle, and of the foundation already constructed by his predecessor.
Hilliard
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From this reading The report that Mr. Hilliard was to take charge met with little enthusiasm.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A new coach could be found to direct the Team’s course for the rest of the way, but he would be handicapped from the start by a lack of knowledge both of the men he was to handle, and of the foundation already constructed by his predecessor.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading A new coach could be found to direct the Team’s course for the rest of the way, but he would be handicapped from the start by a lack of knowledge both of the men he was to handle, and of the foundation already constructed by his predecessor.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading A new coach could be found to direct the Team’s course for the rest of the way, but he would be handicapped from the start by a lack of knowledge both of the men he was to handle, and of the foundation already constructed by his predecessor.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The report that Mr. Hilliard was to take charge met with little enthusiasm.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading “COCKY” MAKES A CALL During the rest of that evening, and most of the following day a new rumor was to be met at every corner.
the force of workers available
From this reading A new coach could be found to direct the Team’s course for the rest of the way, but he would be handicapped from the start by a lack of knowledge both of the men he was to handle, and of the foundation already constructed by his predecessor.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading “COCKY” MAKES A CALL During the rest of that evening, and most of the following day a new rumor was to be met at every corner.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He might, too, fail to command the confidence of the players.
used to form the superlative
From this reading “COCKY” MAKES A CALL During the rest of that evening, and most of the following day a new rumor was to be met at every corner.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The report that Mr. Hilliard was to take charge met with little enthusiasm.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading “COCKY” MAKES A CALL During the rest of that evening, and most of the following day a new rumor was to be met at every corner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “COCKY” MAKES A CALL During the rest of that evening, and most of the following day a new rumor was to be met at every corner.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading He might, too, fail to command the confidence of the players.
predecessornounUS /ˈpredəsesər/
one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
From this reading A new coach could be found to direct the Team’s course for the rest of the way, but he would be handicapped from the start by a lack of knowledge both of the men he was to handle, and of the foundation already constructed by his predecessor.
realizationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
From this reading Excitement was followed by consternation as the school came to a fuller realization of the gravity of the catastrophe.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading The report that Mr. Hilliard was to take charge met with little enthusiasm.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading “COCKY” MAKES A CALL During the rest of that evening, and most of the following day a new rumor was to be met at every corner.
rumornounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading “COCKY” MAKES A CALL During the rest of that evening, and most of the following day a new rumor was to be met at every corner.
an educational institution
From this reading Excitement was followed by consternation as the school came to a fuller realization of the gravity of the catastrophe.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A new coach could be found to direct the Team’s course for the rest of the way, but he would be handicapped from the start by a lack of knowledge both of the men he was to handle, and of the foundation already constructed by his predecessor.
carry out
From this reading The report that Mr. Hilliard was to take charge met with little enthusiasm.
Team'snounUS /tiːmz/
possessive form of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading A new coach could be found to direct the Team’s course for the rest of the way, but he would be handicapped from the start by a lack of knowledge both of the men he was to handle, and of the foundation already constructed by his predecessor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “COCKY” MAKES A CALL During the rest of that evening, and most of the following day a new rumor was to be met at every corner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “COCKY” MAKES A CALL During the rest of that evening, and most of the following day a new rumor was to be met at every corner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “COCKY” MAKES A CALL During the rest of that evening, and most of the following day a new rumor was to be met at every corner.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He might, too, fail to command the confidence of the players.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “COCKY” MAKES A CALL During the rest of that evening, and most of the following day a new rumor was to be met at every corner.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A new coach could be found to direct the Team’s course for the rest of the way, but he would be handicapped from the start by a lack of knowledge both of the men he was to handle, and of the foundation already constructed by his predecessor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The report that Mr. Hilliard was to take charge met with little enthusiasm.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A new coach could be found to direct the Team’s course for the rest of the way, but he would be handicapped from the start by a lack of knowledge both of the men he was to handle, and of the foundation already constructed by his predecessor.
