(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading But Bronson was playing splendidly, and Baxter, though not able to score, was holding Landon.
the state of being absent
From this reading No one could explain his absence, and the rumor started that he had been kidnapped by Landon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And he was sorely needed.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER VICTORY--CONCLUSION Obtaining the horse without trouble, Fred galloped toward the campus.
BartnounUS /bɑːrt/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading Buttons had been injured in the second scrimmage, and Bart was forced to use Bronson, while the crowd yelled for Fred.
Baxter
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From this reading But Bronson was playing splendidly, and Baxter, though not able to score, was holding Landon.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Buttons had been injured in the second scrimmage, and Bart was forced to use Bronson, while the crowd yelled for Fred.
Bronson
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From this reading Buttons had been injured in the second scrimmage, and Bart was forced to use Bronson, while the crowd yelled for Fred.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Bronson was playing splendidly, and Baxter, though not able to score, was holding Landon.
ButtonsnounUS /ˈbʌtənz/
plural of “button” — a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading Buttons had been injured in the second scrimmage, and Bart was forced to use Bronson, while the crowd yelled for Fred.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading No one could explain his absence, and the rumor started that he had been kidnapped by Landon.
campusnounUS /ˈkæmpəs/
a field on which the buildings of a university are situated
From this reading ANOTHER VICTORY--CONCLUSION Obtaining the horse without trouble, Fred galloped toward the campus.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading ANOTHER VICTORY--CONCLUSION Obtaining the horse without trouble, Fred galloped toward the campus.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading No one could explain his absence, and the rumor started that he had been kidnapped by Landon.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Buttons had been injured in the second scrimmage, and Bart was forced to use Bronson, while the crowd yelled for Fred.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading No one could explain his absence, and the rumor started that he had been kidnapped by Landon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Buttons had been injured in the second scrimmage, and Bart was forced to use Bronson, while the crowd yelled for Fred.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Buttons had been injured in the second scrimmage, and Bart was forced to use Bronson, while the crowd yelled for Fred.
Fred
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From this reading ANOTHER VICTORY--CONCLUSION Obtaining the horse without trouble, Fred galloped toward the campus.
gallopedverbUS /ˈɡæləpt/
past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading ANOTHER VICTORY--CONCLUSION Obtaining the horse without trouble, Fred galloped toward the campus.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Buttons had been injured in the second scrimmage, and Bart was forced to use Bronson, while the crowd yelled for Fred.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And he was sorely needed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No one could explain his absence, and the rumor started that he had been kidnapped by Landon.
the act of retaining something
From this reading But Bronson was playing splendidly, and Baxter, though not able to score, was holding Landon.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading ANOTHER VICTORY--CONCLUSION Obtaining the horse without trouble, Fred galloped toward the campus.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Buttons had been injured in the second scrimmage, and Bart was forced to use Bronson, while the crowd yelled for Fred.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading Buttons had been injured in the second scrimmage, and Bart was forced to use Bronson, while the crowd yelled for Fred.
kidnappedverbUS /ˈkɪdnæpt/
inflected form of “kidnap” — take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom
From this reading No one could explain his absence, and the rumor started that he had been kidnapped by Landon.
Landon
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From this reading No one could explain his absence, and the rumor started that he had been kidnapped by Landon.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading And he was sorely needed.
not any; not one
From this reading No one could explain his absence, and the rumor started that he had been kidnapped by Landon.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Bronson was playing splendidly, and Baxter, though not able to score, was holding Landon.
ObtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading ANOTHER VICTORY--CONCLUSION Obtaining the horse without trouble, Fred galloped toward the campus.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one could explain his absence, and the rumor started that he had been kidnapped by Landon.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading But Bronson was playing splendidly, and Baxter, though not able to score, was holding Landon.
rumornounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading No one could explain his absence, and the rumor started that he had been kidnapped by Landon.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading But Bronson was playing splendidly, and Baxter, though not able to score, was holding Landon.
scrimmagenounUS /ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/
(American football) practice play between a football team's squads
From this reading Buttons had been injured in the second scrimmage, and Bart was forced to use Bronson, while the crowd yelled for Fred.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Buttons had been injured in the second scrimmage, and Bart was forced to use Bronson, while the crowd yelled for Fred.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading And he was sorely needed.
splendidlyadverbUS /ˈsplendədli/
extremely well
From this reading But Bronson was playing splendidly, and Baxter, though not able to score, was holding Landon.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading No one could explain his absence, and the rumor started that he had been kidnapped by Landon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No one could explain his absence, and the rumor started that he had been kidnapped by Landon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANOTHER VICTORY--CONCLUSION Obtaining the horse without trouble, Fred galloped toward the campus.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But Bronson was playing splendidly, and Baxter, though not able to score, was holding Landon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Buttons had been injured in the second scrimmage, and Bart was forced to use Bronson, while the crowd yelled for Fred.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading ANOTHER VICTORY--CONCLUSION Obtaining the horse without trouble, Fred galloped toward the campus.
a source of difficulty
From this reading ANOTHER VICTORY--CONCLUSION Obtaining the horse without trouble, Fred galloped toward the campus.
the act of using
From this reading Buttons had been injured in the second scrimmage, and Bart was forced to use Bronson, while the crowd yelled for Fred.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading ANOTHER VICTORY--CONCLUSION Obtaining the horse without trouble, Fred galloped toward the campus.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And he was sorely needed.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Buttons had been injured in the second scrimmage, and Bart was forced to use Bronson, while the crowd yelled for Fred.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading ANOTHER VICTORY--CONCLUSION Obtaining the horse without trouble, Fred galloped toward the campus.
yelledadjectiveUS /jeld/
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Buttons had been injured in the second scrimmage, and Bart was forced to use Bronson, while the crowd yelled for Fred.
