used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE BANK ROBBERS In answer, a rousing defiance, the Gridley H.S. yell was roared out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And by this time, seniors Dick & Co. were in full motion.
react verbally
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE BANK ROBBERS In answer, a rousing defiance, the Gridley H.S. yell was roared out.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading The football men heard that signal and understood the application of it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Though the flying wedge is now no longer tolerated in football, there are other plays evolved from it, and the signal called for one.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE BANK ROBBERS In answer, a rousing defiance, the Gridley H.S. yell was roared out.
bellowedverbUS /ˈbeloʊd/
past form of “bellow” — shout loudly and without restraint
From this reading "Four---thirteen---eleven!" bellowed Sam Edgeworth.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And by this time, seniors Dick & Co. were in full motion.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Though the flying wedge is now no longer tolerated in football, there are other plays evolved from it, and the signal called for one.
CAPTUREverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE BANK ROBBERS In answer, a rousing defiance, the Gridley H.S. yell was roared out.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading And by this time, seniors Dick & Co. were in full motion.
defiancenounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE BANK ROBBERS In answer, a rousing defiance, the Gridley H.S. yell was roared out.
someone who is a detective
From this reading And by this time, seniors Dick & Co. were in full motion.
Edgeworth
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From this reading "Four---thirteen---eleven!" bellowed Sam Edgeworth.
being one more than ten
From this reading "Four---thirteen---eleven!" bellowed Sam Edgeworth.
evolvedverbUS /ɪˈvɑːlvd/
past form of “evolve” — work out
From this reading Though the flying wedge is now no longer tolerated in football, there are other plays evolved from it, and the signal called for one.
moving swiftly
From this reading Though the flying wedge is now no longer tolerated in football, there are other plays evolved from it, and the signal called for one.
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 The football men heard that signal and understood the application of it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Though the flying wedge is now no longer tolerated in football, there are other plays evolved from it, and the signal called for one.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "Four---thirteen---eleven!" bellowed Sam Edgeworth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Though the flying wedge is now no longer tolerated in football, there are other plays evolved from it, and the signal called for one.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading And by this time, seniors Dick & Co. were in full motion.
Gridley
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From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE BANK ROBBERS In answer, a rousing defiance, the Gridley H.S. yell was roared out.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE BANK ROBBERS In answer, a rousing defiance, the Gridley H.S. yell was roared out.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The football men heard that signal and understood the application of it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE BANK ROBBERS In answer, a rousing defiance, the Gridley H.S. yell was roared out.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though the flying wedge is now no longer tolerated in football, there are other plays evolved from it, and the signal called for one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The football men heard that signal and understood the application of it.
for more time
From this reading Though the flying wedge is now no longer tolerated in football, there are other plays evolved from it, and the signal called for one.
the force of workers available
From this reading The football men heard that signal and understood the application of it.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading And by this time, seniors Dick & Co. were in full motion.
not any; not one
From this reading Though the flying wedge is now no longer tolerated in football, there are other plays evolved from it, and the signal called for one.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Though the flying wedge is now no longer tolerated in football, there are other plays evolved from it, and the signal called for one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE BANK ROBBERS In answer, a rousing defiance, the Gridley H.S. yell was roared out.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Though the flying wedge is now no longer tolerated in football, there are other plays evolved from it, and the signal called for one.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Though the flying wedge is now no longer tolerated in football, there are other plays evolved from it, and the signal called for one.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE BANK ROBBERS In answer, a rousing defiance, the Gridley H.S. yell was roared out.
playsnounUS /pleɪz/
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Though the flying wedge is now no longer tolerated in football, there are other plays evolved from it, and the signal called for one.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE BANK ROBBERS In answer, a rousing defiance, the Gridley H.S. yell was roared out.
ROBBERSnounUS /ˈrɒb.ərz/
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE BANK ROBBERS In answer, a rousing defiance, the Gridley H.S. yell was roared out.
rousingadjectiveUS /ˈraʊzɪŋ/
capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE BANK ROBBERS In answer, a rousing defiance, the Gridley H.S. yell was roared out.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE BANK ROBBERS In answer, a rousing defiance, the Gridley H.S. yell was roared out.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading "Four---thirteen---eleven!" bellowed Sam Edgeworth.
seniorsnounUS /ˈsiːnjərz/
plural of “senior” — an undergraduate student during the year preceding graduation
From this reading And by this time, seniors Dick & Co. were in full motion.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading The football men heard that signal and understood the application of it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The football men heard that signal and understood the application of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE BANK ROBBERS In answer, a rousing defiance, the Gridley H.S. yell was roared out.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Though the flying wedge is now no longer tolerated in football, there are other plays evolved from it, and the signal called for one.
thirteennounUS /ˈθɜːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading "Four---thirteen---eleven!" bellowed Sam Edgeworth.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And by this time, seniors Dick & Co. were in full motion.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though the flying wedge is now no longer tolerated in football, there are other plays evolved from it, and the signal called for one.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And by this time, seniors Dick & Co. were in full motion.
toleratedverbUS /ˈtɑːləreɪtɪd/
past form of “tolerate” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Though the flying wedge is now no longer tolerated in football, there are other plays evolved from it, and the signal called for one.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading The football men heard that signal and understood the application of it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE BANK ROBBERS In answer, a rousing defiance, the Gridley H.S. yell was roared out.
wedgenounUS /wedʒ/
any shape that is triangular in cross section
From this reading Though the flying wedge is now no longer tolerated in football, there are other plays evolved from it, and the signal called for one.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And by this time, seniors Dick & Co. were in full motion.
yellnounUS /jel/
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading THE CAPTURE OF THE BANK ROBBERS In answer, a rousing defiance, the Gridley H.S. yell was roared out.
