used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Perry, one of a bunch of seven or eight sprinters, practiced starts, did two fifty-yard dashes and finally swung through the two hundred and twenty.
afternoonsnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Lanny, who was now giving three afternoons each week to track work, spent much of his time coaching the rest, and to him Perry owed his first real understanding of what might be called the philosophy of the crouching start.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading There were no trials, nor were any of the number allowed to go faster than a “hustle,” which was Skeet’s term for a pace that was something like a glorified jog.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Perry, one of a bunch of seven or eight sprinters, practiced starts, did two fifty-yard dashes and finally swung through the two hundred and twenty.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There were no trials, nor were any of the number allowed to go faster than a “hustle,” which was Skeet’s term for a pace that was something like a glorified jog.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SQUAD AT WORK On Monday work for the Track Team entrants was no different than usual.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Lanny, who was now giving three afternoons each week to track work, spent much of his time coaching the rest, and to him Perry owed his first real understanding of what might be called the philosophy of the crouching start.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading Perry, one of a bunch of seven or eight sprinters, practiced starts, did two fifty-yard dashes and finally swung through the two hundred and twenty.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Lanny, who was now giving three afternoons each week to track work, spent much of his time coaching the rest, and to him Perry owed his first real understanding of what might be called the philosophy of the crouching start.
coachingnounUS /ˈkoʊtʃɪŋ/
the job of a professional coach
From this reading Lanny, who was now giving three afternoons each week to track work, spent much of his time coaching the rest, and to him Perry owed his first real understanding of what might be called the philosophy of the crouching start.
crouchingverbUS /ˈkraʊtʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading Lanny, who was now giving three afternoons each week to track work, spent much of his time coaching the rest, and to him Perry owed his first real understanding of what might be called the philosophy of the crouching start.
dashesnounUS /ˈdæʃɪz/
plural of “dash” — distinctive and stylish elegance
From this reading Perry, one of a bunch of seven or eight sprinters, practiced starts, did two fifty-yard dashes and finally swung through the two hundred and twenty.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Perry, one of a bunch of seven or eight sprinters, practiced starts, did two fifty-yard dashes and finally swung through the two hundred and twenty.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading THE SQUAD AT WORK On Monday work for the Track Team entrants was no different than usual.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Lanny, who was now giving three afternoons each week to track work, spent much of his time coaching the rest, and to him Perry owed his first real understanding of what might be called the philosophy of the crouching start.
being one more than seven
From this reading Perry, one of a bunch of seven or eight sprinters, practiced starts, did two fifty-yard dashes and finally swung through the two hundred and twenty.
entrantsnounUS /ˈentrənts/
plural of “entrant” — a commodity that enters competition with established merchandise
From this reading THE SQUAD AT WORK On Monday work for the Track Team entrants was no different than usual.
fasteradverbUS /ˈfæstər/
more quickly
From this reading There were no trials, nor were any of the number allowed to go faster than a “hustle,” which was Skeet’s term for a pace that was something like a glorified jog.
fifty-yard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Perry, one of a bunch of seven or eight sprinters, practiced starts, did two fifty-yard dashes and finally swung through the two hundred and twenty.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Perry, one of a bunch of seven or eight sprinters, practiced starts, did two fifty-yard dashes and finally swung through the two hundred and twenty.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Lanny, who was now giving three afternoons each week to track work, spent much of his time coaching the rest, and to him Perry owed his first real understanding of what might be called the philosophy of the crouching start.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SQUAD AT WORK On Monday work for the Track Team entrants was no different than usual.
the act of giving
From this reading Lanny, who was now giving three afternoons each week to track work, spent much of his time coaching the rest, and to him Perry owed his first real understanding of what might be called the philosophy of the crouching start.
glorifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɔːrəfaɪd/
accorded sacrosanct or authoritative standing
From this reading There were no trials, nor were any of the number allowed to go faster than a “hustle,” which was Skeet’s term for a pace that was something like a glorified jog.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading There were no trials, nor were any of the number allowed to go faster than a “hustle,” which was Skeet’s term for a pace that was something like a glorified jog.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Lanny, who was now giving three afternoons each week to track work, spent much of his time coaching the rest, and to him Perry owed his first real understanding of what might be called the philosophy of the crouching start.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lanny, who was now giving three afternoons each week to track work, spent much of his time coaching the rest, and to him Perry owed his first real understanding of what might be called the philosophy of the crouching start.
ten 10s
From this reading Perry, one of a bunch of seven or eight sprinters, practiced starts, did two fifty-yard dashes and finally swung through the two hundred and twenty.
hustleverbUS /ˈhʌsəl/
cause to move furtively and hurriedly
From this reading There were no trials, nor were any of the number allowed to go faster than a “hustle,” which was Skeet’s term for a pace that was something like a glorified jog.
jogverbUS /dʒɑːɡ/
continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
From this reading There were no trials, nor were any of the number allowed to go faster than a “hustle,” which was Skeet’s term for a pace that was something like a glorified jog.
Lanny
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lanny, who was now giving three afternoons each week to track work, spent much of his time coaching the rest, and to him Perry owed his first real understanding of what might be called the philosophy of the crouching start.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading There were no trials, nor were any of the number allowed to go faster than a “hustle,” which was Skeet’s term for a pace that was something like a glorified jog.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Lanny, watching Perry and two others at the mark, stopped proceedings.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Lanny, who was now giving three afternoons each week to track work, spent much of his time coaching the rest, and to him Perry owed his first real understanding of what might be called the philosophy of the crouching start.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading THE SQUAD AT WORK On Monday work for the Track Team entrants was no different than usual.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Lanny, who was now giving three afternoons each week to track work, spent much of his time coaching the rest, and to him Perry owed his first real understanding of what might be called the philosophy of the crouching start.
not any; not one
From this reading THE SQUAD AT WORK On Monday work for the Track Team entrants was no different than usual.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading There were no trials, nor were any of the number allowed to go faster than a “hustle,” which was Skeet’s term for a pace that was something like a glorified jog.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Lanny, who was now giving three afternoons each week to track work, spent much of his time coaching the rest, and to him Perry owed his first real understanding of what might be called the philosophy of the crouching start.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading There were no trials, nor were any of the number allowed to go faster than a “hustle,” which was Skeet’s term for a pace that was something like a glorified jog.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Perry, one of a bunch of seven or eight sprinters, practiced starts, did two fifty-yard dashes and finally swung through the two hundred and twenty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SQUAD AT WORK On Monday work for the Track Team entrants was no different than usual.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Perry, one of a bunch of seven or eight sprinters, practiced starts, did two fifty-yard dashes and finally swung through the two hundred and twenty.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Perry, one of a bunch of seven or eight sprinters, practiced starts, did two fifty-yard dashes and finally swung through the two hundred and twenty.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lanny, watching Perry and two others at the mark, stopped proceedings.
owedverbUS /oʊd/
past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading Lanny, who was now giving three afternoons each week to track work, spent much of his time coaching the rest, and to him Perry owed his first real understanding of what might be called the philosophy of the crouching start.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading There were no trials, nor were any of the number allowed to go faster than a “hustle,” which was Skeet’s term for a pace that was something like a glorified jog.
PerrynounUS /ˈperi/
United States philosopher (1876-1957)
From this reading Perry, one of a bunch of seven or eight sprinters, practiced starts, did two fifty-yard dashes and finally swung through the two hundred and twenty.
philosophynounUS /fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)
From this reading Lanny, who was now giving three afternoons each week to track work, spent much of his time coaching the rest, and to him Perry owed his first real understanding of what might be called the philosophy of the crouching start.
practicedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktəst/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading Perry, one of a bunch of seven or eight sprinters, practiced starts, did two fifty-yard dashes and finally swung through the two hundred and twenty.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading Lanny, watching Perry and two others at the mark, stopped proceedings.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Lanny, who was now giving three afternoons each week to track work, spent much of his time coaching the rest, and to him Perry owed his first real understanding of what might be called the philosophy of the crouching start.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Lanny, who was now giving three afternoons each week to track work, spent much of his time coaching the rest, and to him Perry owed his first real understanding of what might be called the philosophy of the crouching start.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Perry, one of a bunch of seven or eight sprinters, practiced starts, did two fifty-yard dashes and finally swung through the two hundred and twenty.
Skeet's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There were no trials, nor were any of the number allowed to go faster than a “hustle,” which was Skeet’s term for a pace that was something like a glorified jog.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There were no trials, nor were any of the number allowed to go faster than a “hustle,” which was Skeet’s term for a pace that was something like a glorified jog.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Lanny, who was now giving three afternoons each week to track work, spent much of his time coaching the rest, and to him Perry owed his first real understanding of what might be called the philosophy of the crouching start.
sprintersnounUS /ˈsprɪntərz/
plural of “sprinter” — someone who runs a short distance at top speed
From this reading Perry, one of a bunch of seven or eight sprinters, practiced starts, did two fifty-yard dashes and finally swung through the two hundred and twenty.
SQUADnounUS /skwɑːd/
a smallest army unit
From this reading THE SQUAD AT WORK On Monday work for the Track Team entrants was no different than usual.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Lanny, who was now giving three afternoons each week to track work, spent much of his time coaching the rest, and to him Perry owed his first real understanding of what might be called the philosophy of the crouching start.
startsnounUS /stɑːrts/
plural of “start” — the beginning of anything
From this reading Perry, one of a bunch of seven or eight sprinters, practiced starts, did two fifty-yard dashes and finally swung through the two hundred and twenty.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Lanny, watching Perry and two others at the mark, stopped proceedings.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Perry, one of a bunch of seven or eight sprinters, practiced starts, did two fifty-yard dashes and finally swung through the two hundred and twenty.
TeamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading THE SQUAD AT WORK On Monday work for the Track Team entrants was no different than usual.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading There were no trials, nor were any of the number allowed to go faster than a “hustle,” which was Skeet’s term for a pace that was something like a glorified jog.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE SQUAD AT WORK On Monday work for the Track Team entrants was no different than usual.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There were no trials, nor were any of the number allowed to go faster than a “hustle,” which was Skeet’s term for a pace that was something like a glorified jog.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SQUAD AT WORK On Monday work for the Track Team entrants was no different than usual.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were no trials, nor were any of the number allowed to go faster than a “hustle,” which was Skeet’s term for a pace that was something like a glorified jog.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Lanny, who was now giving three afternoons each week to track work, spent much of his time coaching the rest, and to him Perry owed his first real understanding of what might be called the philosophy of the crouching start.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Perry, one of a bunch of seven or eight sprinters, practiced starts, did two fifty-yard dashes and finally swung through the two hundred and twenty.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Lanny, who was now giving three afternoons each week to track work, spent much of his time coaching the rest, and to him Perry owed his first real understanding of what might be called the philosophy of the crouching start.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were no trials, nor were any of the number allowed to go faster than a “hustle,” which was Skeet’s term for a pace that was something like a glorified jog.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading THE SQUAD AT WORK On Monday work for the Track Team entrants was no different than usual.
trialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading There were no trials, nor were any of the number allowed to go faster than a “hustle,” which was Skeet’s term for a pace that was something like a glorified jog.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Perry, one of a bunch of seven or eight sprinters, practiced starts, did two fifty-yard dashes and finally swung through the two hundred and twenty.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Perry, one of a bunch of seven or eight sprinters, practiced starts, did two fifty-yard dashes and finally swung through the two hundred and twenty.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Lanny, who was now giving three afternoons each week to track work, spent much of his time coaching the rest, and to him Perry owed his first real understanding of what might be called the philosophy of the crouching start.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading THE SQUAD AT WORK On Monday work for the Track Team entrants was no different than usual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SQUAD AT WORK On Monday work for the Track Team entrants was no different than usual.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Lanny, watching Perry and two others at the mark, stopped proceedings.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Lanny, who was now giving three afternoons each week to track work, spent much of his time coaching the rest, and to him Perry owed his first real understanding of what might be called the philosophy of the crouching start.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were no trials, nor were any of the number allowed to go faster than a “hustle,” which was Skeet’s term for a pace that was something like a glorified jog.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Lanny, who was now giving three afternoons each week to track work, spent much of his time coaching the rest, and to him Perry owed his first real understanding of what might be called the philosophy of the crouching start.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There were no trials, nor were any of the number allowed to go faster than a “hustle,” which was Skeet’s term for a pace that was something like a glorified jog.
which person or people
From this reading Lanny, who was now giving three afternoons each week to track work, spent much of his time coaching the rest, and to him Perry owed his first real understanding of what might be called the philosophy of the crouching start.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE SQUAD AT WORK On Monday work for the Track Team entrants was no different than usual.
