used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME At first the playing was rather tame, but inside of a few minutes both elevens warmed up, and from that moment the work became fast and furious.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading The Dauntless team had the advantage of weight, but the eleven had not played together as much as had the majority of the Putnam Hall cadets, consequently some of their combination efforts were decidedly ragged.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME At first the playing was rather tame, but inside of a few minutes both elevens warmed up, and from that moment the work became fast and furious.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Dauntless team had the advantage of weight, but the eleven had not played together as much as had the majority of the Putnam Hall cadets, consequently some of their combination efforts were decidedly ragged.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME At first the playing was rather tame, but inside of a few minutes both elevens warmed up, and from that moment the work became fast and furious.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading One move resulted in a bad fumble on the part of the left end.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading The ball was captured by Jack, and he carried it forward fifteen yards before downed.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME At first the playing was rather tame, but inside of a few minutes both elevens warmed up, and from that moment the work became fast and furious.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The ball was captured by Jack, and he carried it forward fifteen yards before downed.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "Oh, my, isn't it rough!" screamed Laura Ford, as the young major hit the grass with great force, two of the Dauntless men being on top of him.
the two together, not just one
From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME At first the playing was rather tame, but inside of a few minutes both elevens warmed up, and from that moment the work became fast and furious.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME At first the playing was rather tame, but inside of a few minutes both elevens warmed up, and from that moment the work became fast and furious.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The ball was captured by Jack, and he carried it forward fifteen yards before downed.
cadetsnounUS /kəˈdets/
plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading The Dauntless team had the advantage of weight, but the eleven had not played together as much as had the majority of the Putnam Hall cadets, consequently some of their combination efforts were decidedly ragged.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading The ball was captured by Jack, and he carried it forward fifteen yards before downed.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The ball was captured by Jack, and he carried it forward fifteen yards before downed.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading The Dauntless team had the advantage of weight, but the eleven had not played together as much as had the majority of the Putnam Hall cadets, consequently some of their combination efforts were decidedly ragged.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading The Dauntless team had the advantage of weight, but the eleven had not played together as much as had the majority of the Putnam Hall cadets, consequently some of their combination efforts were decidedly ragged.
Dauntlessadjective
invulnerable to fear or intimidation
From this reading The Dauntless team had the advantage of weight, but the eleven had not played together as much as had the majority of the Putnam Hall cadets, consequently some of their combination efforts were decidedly ragged.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading The Dauntless team had the advantage of weight, but the eleven had not played together as much as had the majority of the Putnam Hall cadets, consequently some of their combination efforts were decidedly ragged.
downedverbUS /daʊnd/
past form of “down” — drink down entirely
From this reading The ball was captured by Jack, and he carried it forward fifteen yards before downed.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The Dauntless team had the advantage of weight, but the eleven had not played together as much as had the majority of the Putnam Hall cadets, consequently some of their combination efforts were decidedly ragged.
being one more than ten
From this reading The Dauntless team had the advantage of weight, but the eleven had not played together as much as had the majority of the Putnam Hall cadets, consequently some of their combination efforts were decidedly ragged.
elevensnounUS /ɪˈlevənz/
plural of “eleven” — the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one
From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME At first the playing was rather tame, but inside of a few minutes both elevens warmed up, and from that moment the work became fast and furious.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading One move resulted in a bad fumble on the part of the left end.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME At first the playing was rather tame, but inside of a few minutes both elevens warmed up, and from that moment the work became fast and furious.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME At first the playing was rather tame, but inside of a few minutes both elevens warmed up, and from that moment the work became fast and furious.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading The ball was captured by Jack, and he carried it forward fifteen yards before downed.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME At first the playing was rather tame, but inside of a few minutes both elevens warmed up, and from that moment the work became fast and furious.
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 GAME At first the playing was rather tame, but inside of a few minutes both elevens warmed up, and from that moment the work became fast and furious.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading "Oh, my, isn't it rough!" screamed Laura Ford, as the young major hit the grass with great force, two of the Dauntless men being on top of him.
FordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading "Oh, my, isn't it rough!" screamed Laura Ford, as the young major hit the grass with great force, two of the Dauntless men being on top of him.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The ball was captured by Jack, and he carried it forward fifteen yards before downed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME At first the playing was rather tame, but inside of a few minutes both elevens warmed up, and from that moment the work became fast and furious.
fumbleverbUS /ˈfʌmbəl/
feel about uncertainly or blindly
From this reading One move resulted in a bad fumble on the part of the left end.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME At first the playing was rather tame, but inside of a few minutes both elevens warmed up, and from that moment the work became fast and furious.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME At first the playing was rather tame, but inside of a few minutes both elevens warmed up, and from that moment the work became fast and furious.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading "Oh, my, isn't it rough!" screamed Laura Ford, as the young major hit the grass with great force, two of the Dauntless men being on top of him.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Oh, my, isn't it rough!" screamed Laura Ford, as the young major hit the grass with great force, two of the Dauntless men being on top of him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Dauntless team had the advantage of weight, but the eleven had not played together as much as had the majority of the Putnam Hall cadets, consequently some of their combination efforts were decidedly ragged.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The Dauntless team had the advantage of weight, but the eleven had not played together as much as had the majority of the Putnam Hall cadets, consequently some of their combination efforts were decidedly ragged.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The ball was captured by Jack, and he carried it forward fifteen yards before downed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Oh, my, isn't it rough!" screamed Laura Ford, as the young major hit the grass with great force, two of the Dauntless men being on top of him.
cause to move by striking
From this reading "Oh, my, isn't it rough!" screamed Laura Ford, as the young major hit the grass with great force, two of the Dauntless men being on top of him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One move resulted in a bad fumble on the part of the left end.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME At first the playing was rather tame, but inside of a few minutes both elevens warmed up, and from that moment the work became fast and furious.
isn't
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From this reading "Oh, my, isn't it rough!" screamed Laura Ford, as the young major hit the grass with great force, two of the Dauntless men being on top of him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The ball was captured by Jack, and he carried it forward fifteen yards before downed.
a small worthless amount
From this reading The ball was captured by Jack, and he carried it forward fifteen yards before downed.
Laura
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From this reading "Oh, my, isn't it rough!" screamed Laura Ford, as the young major hit the grass with great force, two of the Dauntless men being on top of him.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading One move resulted in a bad fumble on the part of the left end.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading "Oh, my, isn't it rough!" screamed Laura Ford, as the young major hit the grass with great force, two of the Dauntless men being on top of him.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading The Dauntless team had the advantage of weight, but the eleven had not played together as much as had the majority of the Putnam Hall cadets, consequently some of their combination efforts were decidedly ragged.
the force of workers available
From this reading "Oh, my, isn't it rough!" screamed Laura Ford, as the young major hit the grass with great force, two of the Dauntless men being on top of him.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME At first the playing was rather tame, but inside of a few minutes both elevens warmed up, and from that moment the work became fast and furious.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME At first the playing was rather tame, but inside of a few minutes both elevens warmed up, and from that moment the work became fast and furious.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading One move resulted in a bad fumble on the part of the left end.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The Dauntless team had the advantage of weight, but the eleven had not played together as much as had the majority of the Putnam Hall cadets, consequently some of their combination efforts were decidedly ragged.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Oh, my, isn't it rough!" screamed Laura Ford, as the young major hit the grass with great force, two of the Dauntless men being on top of him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Dauntless team had the advantage of weight, but the eleven had not played together as much as had the majority of the Putnam Hall cadets, consequently some of their combination efforts were decidedly ragged.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME At first the playing was rather tame, but inside of a few minutes both elevens warmed up, and from that moment the work became fast and furious.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, my, isn't it rough!" screamed Laura Ford, as the young major hit the grass with great force, two of the Dauntless men being on top of him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One move resulted in a bad fumble on the part of the left end.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One move resulted in a bad fumble on the part of the left end.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading One move resulted in a bad fumble on the part of the left end.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading The Dauntless team had the advantage of weight, but the eleven had not played together as much as had the majority of the Putnam Hall cadets, consequently some of their combination efforts were decidedly ragged.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME At first the playing was rather tame, but inside of a few minutes both elevens warmed up, and from that moment the work became fast and furious.
Putnam
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From this reading The Dauntless team had the advantage of weight, but the eleven had not played together as much as had the majority of the Putnam Hall cadets, consequently some of their combination efforts were decidedly ragged.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading The Dauntless team had the advantage of weight, but the eleven had not played together as much as had the majority of the Putnam Hall cadets, consequently some of their combination efforts were decidedly ragged.
on the contrary
From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME At first the playing was rather tame, but inside of a few minutes both elevens warmed up, and from that moment the work became fast and furious.
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading One move resulted in a bad fumble on the part of the left end.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading "Oh, my, isn't it rough!" screamed Laura Ford, as the young major hit the grass with great force, two of the Dauntless men being on top of him.
screamedverbUS /skriːmd/
past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Oh, my, isn't it rough!" screamed Laura Ford, as the young major hit the grass with great force, two of the Dauntless men being on top of him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The Dauntless team had the advantage of weight, but the eleven had not played together as much as had the majority of the Putnam Hall cadets, consequently some of their combination efforts were decidedly ragged.
tameverbUS /teɪm/
correct by punishment or discipline
From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME At first the playing was rather tame, but inside of a few minutes both elevens warmed up, and from that moment the work became fast and furious.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading The Dauntless team had the advantage of weight, but the eleven had not played together as much as had the majority of the Putnam Hall cadets, consequently some of their combination efforts were decidedly ragged.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME At first the playing was rather tame, but inside of a few minutes both elevens warmed up, and from that moment the work became fast and furious.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME At first the playing was rather tame, but inside of a few minutes both elevens warmed up, and from that moment the work became fast and furious.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Dauntless team had the advantage of weight, but the eleven had not played together as much as had the majority of the Putnam Hall cadets, consequently some of their combination efforts were decidedly ragged.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The Dauntless team had the advantage of weight, but the eleven had not played together as much as had the majority of the Putnam Hall cadets, consequently some of their combination efforts were decidedly ragged.
the upper part of anything
From this reading "Oh, my, isn't it rough!" screamed Laura Ford, as the young major hit the grass with great force, two of the Dauntless men being on top of him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Oh, my, isn't it rough!" screamed Laura Ford, as the young major hit the grass with great force, two of the Dauntless men being on top of him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME At first the playing was rather tame, but inside of a few minutes both elevens warmed up, and from that moment the work became fast and furious.
warmedadjectiveUS /wɔːrmd/
having been warmed up
From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME At first the playing was rather tame, but inside of a few minutes both elevens warmed up, and from that moment the work became fast and furious.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME At first the playing was rather tame, but inside of a few minutes both elevens warmed up, and from that moment the work became fast and furious.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading The Dauntless team had the advantage of weight, but the eleven had not played together as much as had the majority of the Putnam Hall cadets, consequently some of their combination efforts were decidedly ragged.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Dauntless team had the advantage of weight, but the eleven had not played together as much as had the majority of the Putnam Hall cadets, consequently some of their combination efforts were decidedly ragged.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Oh, my, isn't it rough!" screamed Laura Ford, as the young major hit the grass with great force, two of the Dauntless men being on top of him.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE FOOTBALL GAME At first the playing was rather tame, but inside of a few minutes both elevens warmed up, and from that moment the work became fast and furious.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading The ball was captured by Jack, and he carried it forward fifteen yards before downed.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Oh, my, isn't it rough!" screamed Laura Ford, as the young major hit the grass with great force, two of the Dauntless men being on top of him.
