used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He saw the exultant, confident Barville team, with the ball in its possession, tearing to pieces the defence of the locals in a manner that promised disaster for Oakdale.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading His face, at first flushed, gradually lost its color until it became almost ghastly and haggard.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He gave no heed to the substitutes, who stared at him and muttered among themselves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Crestfallen and deeply chagrined, Sage attempted to watch the game from the side line.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He gave no heed to the substitutes, who stared at him and muttered among themselves.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading Crestfallen and deeply chagrined, Sage attempted to watch the game from the side line.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading He saw the exultant, confident Barville team, with the ball in its possession, tearing to pieces the defence of the locals in a manner that promised disaster for Oakdale.
Barville
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From this reading He saw the exultant, confident Barville team, with the ball in its possession, tearing to pieces the defence of the locals in a manner that promised disaster for Oakdale.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading His face, at first flushed, gradually lost its color until it became almost ghastly and haggard.
BEHAVIORnounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading REMARKABLE BEHAVIOR OF SAGE.
chagrinedadjectiveUS /ʃəˈɡrɪnd/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading Crestfallen and deeply chagrined, Sage attempted to watch the game from the side line.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading His face, at first flushed, gradually lost its color until it became almost ghastly and haggard.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading He saw the exultant, confident Barville team, with the ball in its possession, tearing to pieces the defence of the locals in a manner that promised disaster for Oakdale.
CrestfallenadjectiveUS /ˈkrestfɔːlən/
brought low in spirit
From this reading Crestfallen and deeply chagrined, Sage attempted to watch the game from the side line.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Crestfallen and deeply chagrined, Sage attempted to watch the game from the side line.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading He saw the exultant, confident Barville team, with the ball in its possession, tearing to pieces the defence of the locals in a manner that promised disaster for Oakdale.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading He saw the exultant, confident Barville team, with the ball in its possession, tearing to pieces the defence of the locals in a manner that promised disaster for Oakdale.
exultantadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzʌltənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading He saw the exultant, confident Barville team, with the ball in its possession, tearing to pieces the defence of the locals in a manner that promised disaster for Oakdale.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face, at first flushed, gradually lost its color until it became almost ghastly and haggard.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His face, at first flushed, gradually lost its color until it became almost ghastly and haggard.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading His face, at first flushed, gradually lost its color until it became almost ghastly and haggard.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He saw the exultant, confident Barville team, with the ball in its possession, tearing to pieces the defence of the locals in a manner that promised disaster for Oakdale.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Crestfallen and deeply chagrined, Sage attempted to watch the game from the side line.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Crestfallen and deeply chagrined, Sage attempted to watch the game from the side line.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He gave no heed to the substitutes, who stared at him and muttered among themselves.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading His face, at first flushed, gradually lost its color until it became almost ghastly and haggard.
in a gradual manner
From this reading His face, at first flushed, gradually lost its color until it became almost ghastly and haggard.
haggardadjectiveUS /ˈhæɡərd/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading His face, at first flushed, gradually lost its color until it became almost ghastly and haggard.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He gave no heed to the substitutes, who stared at him and muttered among themselves.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading He gave no heed to the substitutes, who stared at him and muttered among themselves.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He gave no heed to the substitutes, who stared at him and muttered among themselves.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His face, at first flushed, gradually lost its color until it became almost ghastly and haggard.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He saw the exultant, confident Barville team, with the ball in its possession, tearing to pieces the defence of the locals in a manner that promised disaster for Oakdale.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His face, at first flushed, gradually lost its color until it became almost ghastly and haggard.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His face, at first flushed, gradually lost its color until it became almost ghastly and haggard.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Crestfallen and deeply chagrined, Sage attempted to watch the game from the side line.
localsnounUS /ˈloʊkəlz/
plural of “local” — public transport consisting of a bus or train that stops at all stations or stops
From this reading He saw the exultant, confident Barville team, with the ball in its possession, tearing to pieces the defence of the locals in a manner that promised disaster for Oakdale.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading His face, at first flushed, gradually lost its color until it became almost ghastly and haggard.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He saw the exultant, confident Barville team, with the ball in its possession, tearing to pieces the defence of the locals in a manner that promised disaster for Oakdale.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading He gave no heed to the substitutes, who stared at him and muttered among themselves.
not any; not one
From this reading He gave no heed to the substitutes, who stared at him and muttered among themselves.
Oakdale
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He saw the exultant, confident Barville team, with the ball in its possession, tearing to pieces the defence of the locals in a manner that promised disaster for Oakdale.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading REMARKABLE BEHAVIOR OF SAGE.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading He saw the exultant, confident Barville team, with the ball in its possession, tearing to pieces the defence of the locals in a manner that promised disaster for Oakdale.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading He saw the exultant, confident Barville team, with the ball in its possession, tearing to pieces the defence of the locals in a manner that promised disaster for Oakdale.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading He saw the exultant, confident Barville team, with the ball in its possession, tearing to pieces the defence of the locals in a manner that promised disaster for Oakdale.
unusual or striking
From this reading REMARKABLE BEHAVIOR OF SAGE.
SAGEnounUS /seɪdʒ/
a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom
From this reading REMARKABLE BEHAVIOR OF SAGE.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw the exultant, confident Barville team, with the ball in its possession, tearing to pieces the defence of the locals in a manner that promised disaster for Oakdale.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Crestfallen and deeply chagrined, Sage attempted to watch the game from the side line.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He gave no heed to the substitutes, who stared at him and muttered among themselves.
substitutesnounUS /ˈsʌbstətuːts/
plural of “substitute” — a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another
From this reading He gave no heed to the substitutes, who stared at him and muttered among themselves.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading He saw the exultant, confident Barville team, with the ball in its possession, tearing to pieces the defence of the locals in a manner that promised disaster for Oakdale.
tearingnounUS /ˈterɪŋ/
shedding tears
From this reading He saw the exultant, confident Barville team, with the ball in its possession, tearing to pieces the defence of the locals in a manner that promised disaster for Oakdale.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He saw the exultant, confident Barville team, with the ball in its possession, tearing to pieces the defence of the locals in a manner that promised disaster for Oakdale.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Crestfallen and deeply chagrined, Sage attempted to watch the game from the side line.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading He gave no heed to the substitutes, who stared at him and muttered among themselves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Crestfallen and deeply chagrined, Sage attempted to watch the game from the side line.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading His face, at first flushed, gradually lost its color until it became almost ghastly and haggard.
look attentively
From this reading Crestfallen and deeply chagrined, Sage attempted to watch the game from the side line.
which person or people
From this reading He gave no heed to the substitutes, who stared at him and muttered among themselves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He saw the exultant, confident Barville team, with the ball in its possession, tearing to pieces the defence of the locals in a manner that promised disaster for Oakdale.
