used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BLEMISH In the middle of October Teeny-bits surprised every one by going out for the football team.
aggressiveadjectiveUS /əˈɡresɪv/
having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends
From this reading The team was particularly heavy this year; the first-string men were big, well-formed, aggressive players of the type of Neil Durant, who weighed one hundred and sixty pounds with not an ounce of fat, and who was quite as good a half-back, it was said, as many college players.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The team was particularly heavy this year; the first-string men were big, well-formed, aggressive players of the type of Neil Durant, who weighed one hundred and sixty pounds with not an ounce of fat, and who was quite as good a half-back, it was said, as many college players.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The team was particularly heavy this year; the first-string men were big, well-formed, aggressive players of the type of Neil Durant, who weighed one hundred and sixty pounds with not an ounce of fat, and who was quite as good a half-back, it was said, as many college players.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The team was particularly heavy this year; the first-string men were big, well-formed, aggressive players of the type of Neil Durant, who weighed one hundred and sixty pounds with not an ounce of fat, and who was quite as good a half-back, it was said, as many college players.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The team was particularly heavy this year; the first-string men were big, well-formed, aggressive players of the type of Neil Durant, who weighed one hundred and sixty pounds with not an ounce of fat, and who was quite as good a half-back, it was said, as many college players.
BLEMISHnounUS /ˈblemɪʃ/
a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
From this reading A BLEMISH In the middle of October Teeny-bits surprised every one by going out for the football team.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The most that Teeny-bits could hope for was a place on the scrub, but that meant drudgery of the worst sort and a daily mauling that was enough to take the courage out of larger boys than he.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The most that Teeny-bits could hope for was a place on the scrub, but that meant drudgery of the worst sort and a daily mauling that was enough to take the courage out of larger boys than he.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A BLEMISH In the middle of October Teeny-bits surprised every one by going out for the football team.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading The team was particularly heavy this year; the first-string men were big, well-formed, aggressive players of the type of Neil Durant, who weighed one hundred and sixty pounds with not an ounce of fat, and who was quite as good a half-back, it was said, as many college players.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The most that Teeny-bits could hope for was a place on the scrub, but that meant drudgery of the worst sort and a daily mauling that was enough to take the courage out of larger boys than he.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading The most that Teeny-bits could hope for was a place on the scrub, but that meant drudgery of the worst sort and a daily mauling that was enough to take the courage out of larger boys than he.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The most that Teeny-bits could hope for was a place on the scrub, but that meant drudgery of the worst sort and a daily mauling that was enough to take the courage out of larger boys than he.
drudgerynounUS /ˈdrʌdʒəri/
hard monotonous routine work
From this reading The most that Teeny-bits could hope for was a place on the scrub, but that meant drudgery of the worst sort and a daily mauling that was enough to take the courage out of larger boys than he.
DurantnounUS /ˈdʊrənt/
United States historian (1885-1981)
From this reading The team was particularly heavy this year; the first-string men were big, well-formed, aggressive players of the type of Neil Durant, who weighed one hundred and sixty pounds with not an ounce of fat, and who was quite as good a half-back, it was said, as many college players.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The most that Teeny-bits could hope for was a place on the scrub, but that meant drudgery of the worst sort and a daily mauling that was enough to take the courage out of larger boys than he.
divisible by two
From this reading Even his most loyal friends thought that he had lost his senses.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A BLEMISH In the middle of October Teeny-bits surprised every one by going out for the football team.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading The team was particularly heavy this year; the first-string men were big, well-formed, aggressive players of the type of Neil Durant, who weighed one hundred and sixty pounds with not an ounce of fat, and who was quite as good a half-back, it was said, as many college players.
first-stringadjective
of members of a team; not substitutes
From this reading The team was particularly heavy this year; the first-string men were big, well-formed, aggressive players of the type of Neil Durant, who weighed one hundred and sixty pounds with not an ounce of fat, and who was quite as good a half-back, it was said, as many college players.
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 A BLEMISH In the middle of October Teeny-bits surprised every one by going out for the football team.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A BLEMISH In the middle of October Teeny-bits surprised every one by going out for the football team.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Even his most loyal friends thought that he had lost his senses.
the act of departing
From this reading A BLEMISH In the middle of October Teeny-bits surprised every one by going out for the football team.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The team was particularly heavy this year; the first-string men were big, well-formed, aggressive players of the type of Neil Durant, who weighed one hundred and sixty pounds with not an ounce of fat, and who was quite as good a half-back, it was said, as many college players.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Even his most loyal friends thought that he had lost his senses.
half-back
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From this reading The team was particularly heavy this year; the first-string men were big, well-formed, aggressive players of the type of Neil Durant, who weighed one hundred and sixty pounds with not an ounce of fat, and who was quite as good a half-back, it was said, as many college players.
HamburgernounUS /ˈhæmbərɡər/
a sandwich consisting of a fried cake of minced beef served on a bun, often with other ingredients
From this reading "They'll make Hamburger steak out of you!" warned Snubby Turner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even his most loyal friends thought that he had lost his senses.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading The team was particularly heavy this year; the first-string men were big, well-formed, aggressive players of the type of Neil Durant, who weighed one hundred and sixty pounds with not an ounce of fat, and who was quite as good a half-back, it was said, as many college players.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Even his most loyal friends thought that he had lost his senses.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The most that Teeny-bits could hope for was a place on the scrub, but that meant drudgery of the worst sort and a daily mauling that was enough to take the courage out of larger boys than he.
ten 10s
From this reading The team was particularly heavy this year; the first-string men were big, well-formed, aggressive players of the type of Neil Durant, who weighed one hundred and sixty pounds with not an ounce of fat, and who was quite as good a half-back, it was said, as many college players.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A BLEMISH In the middle of October Teeny-bits surprised every one by going out for the football team.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The team was particularly heavy this year; the first-string men were big, well-formed, aggressive players of the type of Neil Durant, who weighed one hundred and sixty pounds with not an ounce of fat, and who was quite as good a half-back, it was said, as many college players.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading The most that Teeny-bits could hope for was a place on the scrub, but that meant drudgery of the worst sort and a daily mauling that was enough to take the courage out of larger boys than he.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Even his most loyal friends thought that he had lost his senses.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading Even his most loyal friends thought that he had lost his senses.
engage in
From this reading "They'll make Hamburger steak out of you!" warned Snubby Turner.
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 The team was particularly heavy this year; the first-string men were big, well-formed, aggressive players of the type of Neil Durant, who weighed one hundred and sixty pounds with not an ounce of fat, and who was quite as good a half-back, it was said, as many college players.
mauling
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From this reading The most that Teeny-bits could hope for was a place on the scrub, but that meant drudgery of the worst sort and a daily mauling that was enough to take the courage out of larger boys than he.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading The most that Teeny-bits could hope for was a place on the scrub, but that meant drudgery of the worst sort and a daily mauling that was enough to take the courage out of larger boys than he.
the force of workers available
From this reading The team was particularly heavy this year; the first-string men were big, well-formed, aggressive players of the type of Neil Durant, who weighed one hundred and sixty pounds with not an ounce of fat, and who was quite as good a half-back, it was said, as many college players.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading A BLEMISH In the middle of October Teeny-bits surprised every one by going out for the football team.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Even his most loyal friends thought that he had lost his senses.
Neil
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From this reading The team was particularly heavy this year; the first-string men were big, well-formed, aggressive players of the type of Neil Durant, who weighed one hundred and sixty pounds with not an ounce of fat, and who was quite as good a half-back, it was said, as many college players.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The team was particularly heavy this year; the first-string men were big, well-formed, aggressive players of the type of Neil Durant, who weighed one hundred and sixty pounds with not an ounce of fat, and who was quite as good a half-back, it was said, as many college players.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading A BLEMISH In the middle of October Teeny-bits surprised every one by going out for the football team.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A BLEMISH In the middle of October Teeny-bits surprised every one by going out for the football team.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The most that Teeny-bits could hope for was a place on the scrub, but that meant drudgery of the worst sort and a daily mauling that was enough to take the courage out of larger boys than he.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A BLEMISH In the middle of October Teeny-bits surprised every one by going out for the football team.
ouncenounUS /aʊns/
a unit of apothecary weight equal to 480 grains or one twelfth of a troy pound
From this reading The team was particularly heavy this year; the first-string men were big, well-formed, aggressive players of the type of Neil Durant, who weighed one hundred and sixty pounds with not an ounce of fat, and who was quite as good a half-back, it was said, as many college players.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A BLEMISH In the middle of October Teeny-bits surprised every one by going out for the football team.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The team was particularly heavy this year; the first-string men were big, well-formed, aggressive players of the type of Neil Durant, who weighed one hundred and sixty pounds with not an ounce of fat, and who was quite as good a half-back, it was said, as many college players.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The most that Teeny-bits could hope for was a place on the scrub, but that meant drudgery of the worst sort and a daily mauling that was enough to take the courage out of larger boys than he.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading The team was particularly heavy this year; the first-string men were big, well-formed, aggressive players of the type of Neil Durant, who weighed one hundred and sixty pounds with not an ounce of fat, and who was quite as good a half-back, it was said, as many college players.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading The team was particularly heavy this year; the first-string men were big, well-formed, aggressive players of the type of Neil Durant, who weighed one hundred and sixty pounds with not an ounce of fat, and who was quite as good a half-back, it was said, as many college players.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The team was particularly heavy this year; the first-string men were big, well-formed, aggressive players of the type of Neil Durant, who weighed one hundred and sixty pounds with not an ounce of fat, and who was quite as good a half-back, it was said, as many college players.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The team was particularly heavy this year; the first-string men were big, well-formed, aggressive players of the type of Neil Durant, who weighed one hundred and sixty pounds with not an ounce of fat, and who was quite as good a half-back, it was said, as many college players.
scrubverbUS /skrʌb/
clean with hard rubbing
From this reading The most that Teeny-bits could hope for was a place on the scrub, but that meant drudgery of the worst sort and a daily mauling that was enough to take the courage out of larger boys than he.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading Even his most loyal friends thought that he had lost his senses.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading The team was particularly heavy this year; the first-string men were big, well-formed, aggressive players of the type of Neil Durant, who weighed one hundred and sixty pounds with not an ounce of fat, and who was quite as good a half-back, it was said, as many college players.
Snubby
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From this reading "They'll make Hamburger steak out of you!" warned Snubby Turner.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The most that Teeny-bits could hope for was a place on the scrub, but that meant drudgery of the worst sort and a daily mauling that was enough to take the courage out of larger boys than he.
steaknounUS /steɪk/
a slice of meat cut from the fleshy part of an animal or large fish
From this reading "They'll make Hamburger steak out of you!" warned Snubby Turner.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading A BLEMISH In the middle of October Teeny-bits surprised every one by going out for the football team.
carry out
From this reading The most that Teeny-bits could hope for was a place on the scrub, but that meant drudgery of the worst sort and a daily mauling that was enough to take the courage out of larger boys than he.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading A BLEMISH In the middle of October Teeny-bits surprised every one by going out for the football team.
Teeny-bits
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From this reading A BLEMISH In the middle of October Teeny-bits surprised every one by going out for the football team.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The most that Teeny-bits could hope for was a place on the scrub, but that meant drudgery of the worst sort and a daily mauling that was enough to take the courage out of larger boys than he.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Even his most loyal friends thought that he had lost his senses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BLEMISH In the middle of October Teeny-bits surprised every one by going out for the football team.
They'll
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From this reading "They'll make Hamburger steak out of you!" warned Snubby Turner.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The team was particularly heavy this year; the first-string men were big, well-formed, aggressive players of the type of Neil Durant, who weighed one hundred and sixty pounds with not an ounce of fat, and who was quite as good a half-back, it was said, as many college players.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Even his most loyal friends thought that he had lost his senses.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The most that Teeny-bits could hope for was a place on the scrub, but that meant drudgery of the worst sort and a daily mauling that was enough to take the courage out of larger boys than he.
TurnernounUS /ˈtɜːrnər/
United States slave and insurrectionist who in 1831 led a rebellion of slaves in Virginia; he was captured and executed (1800-1831)
From this reading "They'll make Hamburger steak out of you!" warned Snubby Turner.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading The team was particularly heavy this year; the first-string men were big, well-formed, aggressive players of the type of Neil Durant, who weighed one hundred and sixty pounds with not an ounce of fat, and who was quite as good a half-back, it was said, as many college players.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading "They'll make Hamburger steak out of you!" warned Snubby Turner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The team was particularly heavy this year; the first-string men were big, well-formed, aggressive players of the type of Neil Durant, who weighed one hundred and sixty pounds with not an ounce of fat, and who was quite as good a half-back, it was said, as many college players.
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading The team was particularly heavy this year; the first-string men were big, well-formed, aggressive players of the type of Neil Durant, who weighed one hundred and sixty pounds with not an ounce of fat, and who was quite as good a half-back, it was said, as many college players.
well-formedadjective
conforming to the rules of grammar or usage accepted by native speakers
From this reading The team was particularly heavy this year; the first-string men were big, well-formed, aggressive players of the type of Neil Durant, who weighed one hundred and sixty pounds with not an ounce of fat, and who was quite as good a half-back, it was said, as many college players.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The team was particularly heavy this year; the first-string men were big, well-formed, aggressive players of the type of Neil Durant, who weighed one hundred and sixty pounds with not an ounce of fat, and who was quite as good a half-back, it was said, as many college players.
which person or people
From this reading The team was particularly heavy this year; the first-string men were big, well-formed, aggressive players of the type of Neil Durant, who weighed one hundred and sixty pounds with not an ounce of fat, and who was quite as good a half-back, it was said, as many college players.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The team was particularly heavy this year; the first-string men were big, well-formed, aggressive players of the type of Neil Durant, who weighed one hundred and sixty pounds with not an ounce of fat, and who was quite as good a half-back, it was said, as many college players.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading The most that Teeny-bits could hope for was a place on the scrub, but that meant drudgery of the worst sort and a daily mauling that was enough to take the courage out of larger boys than he.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The team was particularly heavy this year; the first-string men were big, well-formed, aggressive players of the type of Neil Durant, who weighed one hundred and sixty pounds with not an ounce of fat, and who was quite as good a half-back, it was said, as many college players.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "They'll make Hamburger steak out of you!" warned Snubby Turner.
