used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN ARREST During the summer Bart had met several college men who were members of their 'varsity teams, and from them he received many valuable ideas, among which was the formation of a scrub eleven to play against the school team.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Understanding this action, Fred made no objection, however, and set to work to develop his players, and so well did he succeed that by the middle of the season the scrub eleven was able to keep the School Team from scoring, whenever it felt inclined.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Understanding this action, Fred made no objection, however, and set to work to develop his players, and so well did he succeed that by the middle of the season the scrub eleven was able to keep the School Team from scoring, whenever it felt inclined.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading AN ARREST During the summer Bart had met several college men who were members of their 'varsity teams, and from them he received many valuable ideas, among which was the formation of a scrub eleven to play against the school team.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Reluctantly, Bart agreed, for he feared that his rival would out-general him, but the others were so insistent that he could not refuse.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading AN ARREST During the summer Bart had met several college men who were members of their 'varsity teams, and from them he received many valuable ideas, among which was the formation of a scrub eleven to play against the school team.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ARREST During the summer Bart had met several college men who were members of their 'varsity teams, and from them he received many valuable ideas, among which was the formation of a scrub eleven to play against the school team.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN ARREST During the summer Bart had met several college men who were members of their 'varsity teams, and from them he received many valuable ideas, among which was the formation of a scrub eleven to play against the school team.
ARRESTverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading AN ARREST During the summer Bart had met several college men who were members of their 'varsity teams, and from them he received many valuable ideas, among which was the formation of a scrub eleven to play against the school team.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Eagerly falling in with the plan, the candidates asked that Fred be placed in charge.
BartnounUS /bɑːrt/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading AN ARREST During the summer Bart had met several college men who were members of their 'varsity teams, and from them he received many valuable ideas, among which was the formation of a scrub eleven to play against the school team.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Eagerly falling in with the plan, the candidates asked that Fred be placed in charge.
Bronson
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From this reading But to lessen the possibility, he gave Fred only the poorest players, with the exception of the unknown Bronson.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Reluctantly, Bart agreed, for he feared that his rival would out-general him, but the others were so insistent that he could not refuse.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Understanding this action, Fred made no objection, however, and set to work to develop his players, and so well did he succeed that by the middle of the season the scrub eleven was able to keep the School Team from scoring, whenever it felt inclined.
candidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading Eagerly falling in with the plan, the candidates asked that Fred be placed in charge.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Eagerly falling in with the plan, the candidates asked that Fred be placed in charge.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading AN ARREST During the summer Bart had met several college men who were members of their 'varsity teams, and from them he received many valuable ideas, among which was the formation of a scrub eleven to play against the school team.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Reluctantly, Bart agreed, for he feared that his rival would out-general him, but the others were so insistent that he could not refuse.
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading Understanding this action, Fred made no objection, however, and set to work to develop his players, and so well did he succeed that by the middle of the season the scrub eleven was able to keep the School Team from scoring, whenever it felt inclined.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Understanding this action, Fred made no objection, however, and set to work to develop his players, and so well did he succeed that by the middle of the season the scrub eleven was able to keep the School Team from scoring, whenever it felt inclined.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading AN ARREST During the summer Bart had met several college men who were members of their 'varsity teams, and from them he received many valuable ideas, among which was the formation of a scrub eleven to play against the school team.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Eagerly falling in with the plan, the candidates asked that Fred be placed in charge.
being one more than ten
From this reading AN ARREST During the summer Bart had met several college men who were members of their 'varsity teams, and from them he received many valuable ideas, among which was the formation of a scrub eleven to play against the school team.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading But to lessen the possibility, he gave Fred only the poorest players, with the exception of the unknown Bronson.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading Eagerly falling in with the plan, the candidates asked that Fred be placed in charge.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Reluctantly, Bart agreed, for he feared that his rival would out-general him, but the others were so insistent that he could not refuse.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Understanding this action, Fred made no objection, however, and set to work to develop his players, and so well did he succeed that by the middle of the season the scrub eleven was able to keep the School Team from scoring, whenever it felt inclined.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Reluctantly, Bart agreed, for he feared that his rival would out-general him, but the others were so insistent that he could not refuse.
formationnounUS /fɔːrˈmeɪʃən/
an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit
From this reading AN ARREST During the summer Bart had met several college men who were members of their 'varsity teams, and from them he received many valuable ideas, among which was the formation of a scrub eleven to play against the school team.
Fred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Eagerly falling in with the plan, the candidates asked that Fred be placed in charge.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AN ARREST During the summer Bart had met several college men who were members of their 'varsity teams, and from them he received many valuable ideas, among which was the formation of a scrub eleven to play against the school team.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But to lessen the possibility, he gave Fred only the poorest players, with the exception of the unknown Bronson.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN ARREST During the summer Bart had met several college men who were members of their 'varsity teams, and from them he received many valuable ideas, among which was the formation of a scrub eleven to play against the school team.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN ARREST During the summer Bart had met several college men who were members of their 'varsity teams, and from them he received many valuable ideas, among which was the formation of a scrub eleven to play against the school team.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Reluctantly, Bart agreed, for he feared that his rival would out-general him, but the others were so insistent that he could not refuse.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Reluctantly, Bart agreed, for he feared that his rival would out-general him, but the others were so insistent that he could not refuse.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Understanding this action, Fred made no objection, however, and set to work to develop his players, and so well did he succeed that by the middle of the season the scrub eleven was able to keep the School Team from scoring, whenever it felt inclined.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading AN ARREST During the summer Bart had met several college men who were members of their 'varsity teams, and from them he received many valuable ideas, among which was the formation of a scrub eleven to play against the school team.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Eagerly falling in with the plan, the candidates asked that Fred be placed in charge.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Understanding this action, Fred made no objection, however, and set to work to develop his players, and so well did he succeed that by the middle of the season the scrub eleven was able to keep the School Team from scoring, whenever it felt inclined.
insistentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstənt/
repetitive and persistent
From this reading Reluctantly, Bart agreed, for he feared that his rival would out-general him, but the others were so insistent that he could not refuse.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Understanding this action, Fred made no objection, however, and set to work to develop his players, and so well did he succeed that by the middle of the season the scrub eleven was able to keep the School Team from scoring, whenever it felt inclined.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Understanding this action, Fred made no objection, however, and set to work to develop his players, and so well did he succeed that by the middle of the season the scrub eleven was able to keep the School Team from scoring, whenever it felt inclined.
lessenverbUS /ˈlesən/
decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading But to lessen the possibility, he gave Fred only the poorest players, with the exception of the unknown Bronson.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Understanding this action, Fred made no objection, however, and set to work to develop his players, and so well did he succeed that by the middle of the season the scrub eleven was able to keep the School Team from scoring, whenever it felt inclined.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading AN ARREST During the summer Bart had met several college men who were members of their 'varsity teams, and from them he received many valuable ideas, among which was the formation of a scrub eleven to play against the school team.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading AN ARREST During the summer Bart had met several college men who were members of their 'varsity teams, and from them he received many valuable ideas, among which was the formation of a scrub eleven to play against the school team.
the force of workers available
From this reading AN ARREST During the summer Bart had met several college men who were members of their 'varsity teams, and from them he received many valuable ideas, among which was the formation of a scrub eleven to play against the school team.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading AN ARREST During the summer Bart had met several college men who were members of their 'varsity teams, and from them he received many valuable ideas, among which was the formation of a scrub eleven to play against the school team.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Understanding this action, Fred made no objection, however, and set to work to develop his players, and so well did he succeed that by the middle of the season the scrub eleven was able to keep the School Team from scoring, whenever it felt inclined.
not any; not one
From this reading Understanding this action, Fred made no objection, however, and set to work to develop his players, and so well did he succeed that by the middle of the season the scrub eleven was able to keep the School Team from scoring, whenever it felt inclined.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Reluctantly, Bart agreed, for he feared that his rival would out-general him, but the others were so insistent that he could not refuse.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading Understanding this action, Fred made no objection, however, and set to work to develop his players, and so well did he succeed that by the middle of the season the scrub eleven was able to keep the School Team from scoring, whenever it felt inclined.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN ARREST During the summer Bart had met several college men who were members of their 'varsity teams, and from them he received many valuable ideas, among which was the formation of a scrub eleven to play against the school team.
and nothing more
From this reading But to lessen the possibility, he gave Fred only the poorest players, with the exception of the unknown Bronson.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Reluctantly, Bart agreed, for he feared that his rival would out-general him, but the others were so insistent that he could not refuse.
out-general
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Reluctantly, Bart agreed, for he feared that his rival would out-general him, but the others were so insistent that he could not refuse.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Eagerly falling in with the plan, the candidates asked that Fred be placed in charge.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Eagerly falling in with the plan, the candidates asked that Fred be placed in charge.
participate in games or sport
From this reading AN ARREST During the summer Bart had met several college men who were members of their 'varsity teams, and from them he received many valuable ideas, among which was the formation of a scrub eleven to play against the school team.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading But to lessen the possibility, he gave Fred only the poorest players, with the exception of the unknown Bronson.
poorestadjectiveUS /ˈpuːrɪst/
superlative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity
From this reading But to lessen the possibility, he gave Fred only the poorest players, with the exception of the unknown Bronson.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading But to lessen the possibility, he gave Fred only the poorest players, with the exception of the unknown Bronson.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading AN ARREST During the summer Bart had met several college men who were members of their 'varsity teams, and from them he received many valuable ideas, among which was the formation of a scrub eleven to play against the school team.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading Reluctantly, Bart agreed, for he feared that his rival would out-general him, but the others were so insistent that he could not refuse.
ReluctantlyadverbUS /rɪˈlʌktəntli/
with reluctance
From this reading Reluctantly, Bart agreed, for he feared that his rival would out-general him, but the others were so insistent that he could not refuse.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading Reluctantly, Bart agreed, for he feared that his rival would out-general him, but the others were so insistent that he could not refuse.
an educational institution
From this reading AN ARREST During the summer Bart had met several college men who were members of their 'varsity teams, and from them he received many valuable ideas, among which was the formation of a scrub eleven to play against the school team.
scoringnounUS /ˈskɔːrɪŋ/
evaluation of performance by assigning a grade or score
From this reading Understanding this action, Fred made no objection, however, and set to work to develop his players, and so well did he succeed that by the middle of the season the scrub eleven was able to keep the School Team from scoring, whenever it felt inclined.
scrubverbUS /skrʌb/
clean with hard rubbing
From this reading AN ARREST During the summer Bart had met several college men who were members of their 'varsity teams, and from them he received many valuable ideas, among which was the formation of a scrub eleven to play against the school team.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Understanding this action, Fred made no objection, however, and set to work to develop his players, and so well did he succeed that by the middle of the season the scrub eleven was able to keep the School Team from scoring, whenever it felt inclined.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Understanding this action, Fred made no objection, however, and set to work to develop his players, and so well did he succeed that by the middle of the season the scrub eleven was able to keep the School Team from scoring, whenever it felt inclined.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading AN ARREST During the summer Bart had met several college men who were members of their 'varsity teams, and from them he received many valuable ideas, among which was the formation of a scrub eleven to play against the school team.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Reluctantly, Bart agreed, for he feared that his rival would out-general him, but the others were so insistent that he could not refuse.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Understanding this action, Fred made no objection, however, and set to work to develop his players, and so well did he succeed that by the middle of the season the scrub eleven was able to keep the School Team from scoring, whenever it felt inclined.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading AN ARREST During the summer Bart had met several college men who were members of their 'varsity teams, and from them he received many valuable ideas, among which was the formation of a scrub eleven to play against the school team.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading AN ARREST During the summer Bart had met several college men who were members of their 'varsity teams, and from them he received many valuable ideas, among which was the formation of a scrub eleven to play against the school team.
teamsnounUS /tiːmz/
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading AN ARREST During the summer Bart had met several college men who were members of their 'varsity teams, and from them he received many valuable ideas, among which was the formation of a scrub eleven to play against the school team.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Eagerly falling in with the plan, the candidates asked that Fred be placed in charge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ARREST During the summer Bart had met several college men who were members of their 'varsity teams, and from them he received many valuable ideas, among which was the formation of a scrub eleven to play against the school team.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading AN ARREST During the summer Bart had met several college men who were members of their 'varsity teams, and from them he received many valuable ideas, among which was the formation of a scrub eleven to play against the school team.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading AN ARREST During the summer Bart had met several college men who were members of their 'varsity teams, and from them he received many valuable ideas, among which was the formation of a scrub eleven to play against the school team.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Understanding this action, Fred made no objection, however, and set to work to develop his players, and so well did he succeed that by the middle of the season the scrub eleven was able to keep the School Team from scoring, whenever it felt inclined.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN ARREST During the summer Bart had met several college men who were members of their 'varsity teams, and from them he received many valuable ideas, among which was the formation of a scrub eleven to play against the school team.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Understanding this action, Fred made no objection, however, and set to work to develop his players, and so well did he succeed that by the middle of the season the scrub eleven was able to keep the School Team from scoring, whenever it felt inclined.
not known
From this reading But to lessen the possibility, he gave Fred only the poorest players, with the exception of the unknown Bronson.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading AN ARREST During the summer Bart had met several college men who were members of their 'varsity teams, and from them he received many valuable ideas, among which was the formation of a scrub eleven to play against the school team.
varsitynounUS /ˈvɑːrsɪti/
a British abbreviation of “university”; usually refers to Oxford University or Cambridge University
From this reading AN ARREST During the summer Bart had met several college men who were members of their 'varsity teams, and from them he received many valuable ideas, among which was the formation of a scrub eleven to play against the school team.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN ARREST During the summer Bart had met several college men who were members of their 'varsity teams, and from them he received many valuable ideas, among which was the formation of a scrub eleven to play against the school team.
(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 Understanding this action, Fred made no objection, however, and set to work to develop his players, and so well did he succeed that by the middle of the season the scrub eleven was able to keep the School Team from scoring, whenever it felt inclined.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AN ARREST During the summer Bart had met several college men who were members of their 'varsity teams, and from them he received many valuable ideas, among which was the formation of a scrub eleven to play against the school team.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Understanding this action, Fred made no objection, however, and set to work to develop his players, and so well did he succeed that by the middle of the season the scrub eleven was able to keep the School Team from scoring, whenever it felt inclined.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading AN ARREST During the summer Bart had met several college men who were members of their 'varsity teams, and from them he received many valuable ideas, among which was the formation of a scrub eleven to play against the school team.
which person or people
From this reading AN ARREST During the summer Bart had met several college men who were members of their 'varsity teams, and from them he received many valuable ideas, among which was the formation of a scrub eleven to play against the school team.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Eagerly falling in with the plan, the candidates asked that Fred be placed in charge.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Understanding this action, Fred made no objection, however, and set to work to develop his players, and so well did he succeed that by the middle of the season the scrub eleven was able to keep the School Team from scoring, whenever it felt inclined.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Reluctantly, Bart agreed, for he feared that his rival would out-general him, but the others were so insistent that he could not refuse.
