Chapter VII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading TOM HOLDS HIS OWN It seemed for a moment as if the first-year boys would be quickly shoved aside and their places taken by the sophomores, for so heavy was the impact that the outer and second lines of defense were broken through and the attackers were in the midst of the defenders.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading "Think you're playing football?" panted Tom, for some of his mates had been pushed against him and he almost lost his grip on Phil's arm.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading "Think you're playing football?" panted Tom, for some of his mates had been pushed against him and he almost lost his grip on Phil's arm.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading TOM HOLDS HIS OWN It seemed for a moment as if the first-year boys would be quickly shoved aside and their places taken by the sophomores, for so heavy was the impact that the outer and second lines of defense were broken through and the attackers were in the midst of the defenders.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading "Think you're playing football?" panted Tom, for some of his mates had been pushed against him and he almost lost his grip on Phil's arm.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading TOM HOLDS HIS OWN It seemed for a moment as if the first-year boys would be quickly shoved aside and their places taken by the sophomores, for so heavy was the impact that the outer and second lines of defense were broken through and the attackers were in the midst of the defenders.

on or to one side

From this reading TOM HOLDS HIS OWN It seemed for a moment as if the first-year boys would be quickly shoved aside and their places taken by the sophomores, for so heavy was the impact that the outer and second lines of defense were broken through and the attackers were in the midst of the defenders.

plural of “attacker” — someone who attacks

From this reading TOM HOLDS HIS OWN It seemed for a moment as if the first-year boys would be quickly shoved aside and their places taken by the sophomores, for so heavy was the impact that the outer and second lines of defense were broken through and the attackers were in the midst of the defenders.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "Throw 'em back! throw 'em back!" yelled Phil Clinton.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading TOM HOLDS HIS OWN It seemed for a moment as if the first-year boys would be quickly shoved aside and their places taken by the sophomores, for so heavy was the impact that the outer and second lines of defense were broken through and the attackers were in the midst of the defenders.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Think you're playing football?" panted Tom, for some of his mates had been pushed against him and he almost lost his grip on Phil's arm.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading TOM HOLDS HIS OWN It seemed for a moment as if the first-year boys would be quickly shoved aside and their places taken by the sophomores, for so heavy was the impact that the outer and second lines of defense were broken through and the attackers were in the midst of the defenders.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading TOM HOLDS HIS OWN It seemed for a moment as if the first-year boys would be quickly shoved aside and their places taken by the sophomores, for so heavy was the impact that the outer and second lines of defense were broken through and the attackers were in the midst of the defenders.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading TOM HOLDS HIS OWN It seemed for a moment as if the first-year boys would be quickly shoved aside and their places taken by the sophomores, for so heavy was the impact that the outer and second lines of defense were broken through and the attackers were in the midst of the defenders.

wife of President Clinton and later a woman member of the United States Senate (1947-)

From this reading "Throw 'em back! throw 'em back!" yelled Phil Clinton.

plural of “defender” — a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading TOM HOLDS HIS OWN It seemed for a moment as if the first-year boys would be quickly shoved aside and their places taken by the sophomores, for so heavy was the impact that the outer and second lines of defense were broken through and the attackers were in the midst of the defenders.

(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies

From this reading TOM HOLDS HIS OWN It seemed for a moment as if the first-year boys would be quickly shoved aside and their places taken by the sophomores, for so heavy was the impact that the outer and second lines of defense were broken through and the attackers were in the midst of the defenders.

a quad with a square body

From this reading "Throw 'em back! throw 'em back!" yelled Phil Clinton.

used of a person in the first year of an experience (especially in United States high school or college)

From this reading TOM HOLDS HIS OWN It seemed for a moment as if the first-year boys would be quickly shoved aside and their places taken by the sophomores, for so heavy was the impact that the outer and second lines of defense were broken through and the attackers were in the midst of the defenders.

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 "Think you're playing football?" panted Tom, for some of his mates had been pushed against him and he almost lost his grip on Phil's arm.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading TOM HOLDS HIS OWN It seemed for a moment as if the first-year boys would be quickly shoved aside and their places taken by the sophomores, for so heavy was the impact that the outer and second lines of defense were broken through and the attackers were in the midst of the defenders.

the act of grasping

From this reading "Think you're playing football?" panted Tom, for some of his mates had been pushed against him and he almost lost his grip on Phil's arm.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading "Think you're playing football?" panted Tom, for some of his mates had been pushed against him and he almost lost his grip on Phil's arm.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Think you're playing football?" panted Tom, for some of his mates had been pushed against him and he almost lost his grip on Phil's arm.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading TOM HOLDS HIS OWN It seemed for a moment as if the first-year boys would be quickly shoved aside and their places taken by the sophomores, for so heavy was the impact that the outer and second lines of defense were broken through and the attackers were in the midst of the defenders.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Think you're playing football?" panted Tom, for some of his mates had been pushed against him and he almost lost his grip on Phil's arm.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading TOM HOLDS HIS OWN It seemed for a moment as if the first-year boys would be quickly shoved aside and their places taken by the sophomores, for so heavy was the impact that the outer and second lines of defense were broken through and the attackers were in the midst of the defenders.

plural of “hold” — the act of grasping

From this reading TOM HOLDS HIS OWN It seemed for a moment as if the first-year boys would be quickly shoved aside and their places taken by the sophomores, for so heavy was the impact that the outer and second lines of defense were broken through and the attackers were in the midst of the defenders.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading TOM HOLDS HIS OWN It seemed for a moment as if the first-year boys would be quickly shoved aside and their places taken by the sophomores, for so heavy was the impact that the outer and second lines of defense were broken through and the attackers were in the midst of the defenders.

the striking of one body against another

From this reading TOM HOLDS HIS OWN It seemed for a moment as if the first-year boys would be quickly shoved aside and their places taken by the sophomores, for so heavy was the impact that the outer and second lines of defense were broken through and the attackers were in the midst of the defenders.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading TOM HOLDS HIS OWN It seemed for a moment as if the first-year boys would be quickly shoved aside and their places taken by the sophomores, for so heavy was the impact that the outer and second lines of defense were broken through and the attackers were in the midst of the defenders.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading TOM HOLDS HIS OWN It seemed for a moment as if the first-year boys would be quickly shoved aside and their places taken by the sophomores, for so heavy was the impact that the outer and second lines of defense were broken through and the attackers were in the midst of the defenders.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "It's like a scrimmage," replied Phil.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "It's like a scrimmage," replied Phil.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading TOM HOLDS HIS OWN It seemed for a moment as if the first-year boys would be quickly shoved aside and their places taken by the sophomores, for so heavy was the impact that the outer and second lines of defense were broken through and the attackers were in the midst of the defenders.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading "Think you're playing football?" panted Tom, for some of his mates had been pushed against him and he almost lost his grip on Phil's arm.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading "Tackle low!"

a pair of people who live together

From this reading "Think you're playing football?" panted Tom, for some of his mates had been pushed against him and he almost lost his grip on Phil's arm.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading TOM HOLDS HIS OWN It seemed for a moment as if the first-year boys would be quickly shoved aside and their places taken by the sophomores, for so heavy was the impact that the outer and second lines of defense were broken through and the attackers were in the midst of the defenders.

a particular point in time

From this reading TOM HOLDS HIS OWN It seemed for a moment as if the first-year boys would be quickly shoved aside and their places taken by the sophomores, for so heavy was the impact that the outer and second lines of defense were broken through and the attackers were in the midst of the defenders.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TOM HOLDS HIS OWN It seemed for a moment as if the first-year boys would be quickly shoved aside and their places taken by the sophomores, for so heavy was the impact that the outer and second lines of defense were broken through and the attackers were in the midst of the defenders.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Think you're playing football?" panted Tom, for some of his mates had been pushed against him and he almost lost his grip on Phil's arm.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading TOM HOLDS HIS OWN It seemed for a moment as if the first-year boys would be quickly shoved aside and their places taken by the sophomores, for so heavy was the impact that the outer and second lines of defense were broken through and the attackers were in the midst of the defenders.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading TOM HOLDS HIS OWN It seemed for a moment as if the first-year boys would be quickly shoved aside and their places taken by the sophomores, for so heavy was the impact that the outer and second lines of defense were broken through and the attackers were in the midst of the defenders.

past form of “pant” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted

From this reading "Think you're playing football?" panted Tom, for some of his mates had been pushed against him and he almost lost his grip on Phil's arm.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Throw 'em back! throw 'em back!" yelled Phil Clinton.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Think you're playing football?" panted Tom, for some of his mates had been pushed against him and he almost lost his grip on Phil's arm.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading TOM HOLDS HIS OWN It seemed for a moment as if the first-year boys would be quickly shoved aside and their places taken by the sophomores, for so heavy was the impact that the outer and second lines of defense were broken through and the attackers were in the midst of the defenders.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading "Think you're playing football?" panted Tom, for some of his mates had been pushed against him and he almost lost his grip on Phil's arm.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading "Think you're playing football?" panted Tom, for some of his mates had been pushed against him and he almost lost his grip on Phil's arm.

with speed

From this reading TOM HOLDS HIS OWN It seemed for a moment as if the first-year boys would be quickly shoved aside and their places taken by the sophomores, for so heavy was the impact that the outer and second lines of defense were broken through and the attackers were in the midst of the defenders.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "It's like a scrimmage," replied Phil.

(American football) practice play between a football team's squads

From this reading "It's like a scrimmage," replied Phil.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading TOM HOLDS HIS OWN It seemed for a moment as if the first-year boys would be quickly shoved aside and their places taken by the sophomores, for so heavy was the impact that the outer and second lines of defense were broken through and the attackers were in the midst of the defenders.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading TOM HOLDS HIS OWN It seemed for a moment as if the first-year boys would be quickly shoved aside and their places taken by the sophomores, for so heavy was the impact that the outer and second lines of defense were broken through and the attackers were in the midst of the defenders.

past form of “shove” — come into rough contact with while moving

From this reading TOM HOLDS HIS OWN It seemed for a moment as if the first-year boys would be quickly shoved aside and their places taken by the sophomores, for so heavy was the impact that the outer and second lines of defense were broken through and the attackers were in the midst of the defenders.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading TOM HOLDS HIS OWN It seemed for a moment as if the first-year boys would be quickly shoved aside and their places taken by the sophomores, for so heavy was the impact that the outer and second lines of defense were broken through and the attackers were in the midst of the defenders.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "Think you're playing football?" panted Tom, for some of his mates had been pushed against him and he almost lost his grip on Phil's arm.

plural of “sophomore” — a second-year undergraduate

From this reading TOM HOLDS HIS OWN It seemed for a moment as if the first-year boys would be quickly shoved aside and their places taken by the sophomores, for so heavy was the impact that the outer and second lines of defense were broken through and the attackers were in the midst of the defenders.

the person who plays that position on a football team

From this reading "Tackle low!"

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading TOM HOLDS HIS OWN It seemed for a moment as if the first-year boys would be quickly shoved aside and their places taken by the sophomores, for so heavy was the impact that the outer and second lines of defense were broken through and the attackers were in the midst of the defenders.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading TOM HOLDS HIS OWN It seemed for a moment as if the first-year boys would be quickly shoved aside and their places taken by the sophomores, for so heavy was the impact that the outer and second lines of defense were broken through and the attackers were in the midst of the defenders.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading TOM HOLDS HIS OWN It seemed for a moment as if the first-year boys would be quickly shoved aside and their places taken by the sophomores, for so heavy was the impact that the outer and second lines of defense were broken through and the attackers were in the midst of the defenders.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading TOM HOLDS HIS OWN It seemed for a moment as if the first-year boys would be quickly shoved aside and their places taken by the sophomores, for so heavy was the impact that the outer and second lines of defense were broken through and the attackers were in the midst of the defenders.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Think you're playing football?" panted Tom, for some of his mates had been pushed against him and he almost lost his grip on Phil's arm.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading TOM HOLDS HIS OWN It seemed for a moment as if the first-year boys would be quickly shoved aside and their places taken by the sophomores, for so heavy was the impact that the outer and second lines of defense were broken through and the attackers were in the midst of the defenders.

propel through the air

From this reading "Throw 'em back! throw 'em back!" yelled Phil Clinton.

male cat

From this reading TOM HOLDS HIS OWN It seemed for a moment as if the first-year boys would be quickly shoved aside and their places taken by the sophomores, for so heavy was the impact that the outer and second lines of defense were broken through and the attackers were in the midst of the defenders.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading TOM HOLDS HIS OWN It seemed for a moment as if the first-year boys would be quickly shoved aside and their places taken by the sophomores, for so heavy was the impact that the outer and second lines of defense were broken through and the attackers were in the midst of the defenders.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading TOM HOLDS HIS OWN It seemed for a moment as if the first-year boys would be quickly shoved aside and their places taken by the sophomores, for so heavy was the impact that the outer and second lines of defense were broken through and the attackers were in the midst of the defenders.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading TOM HOLDS HIS OWN It seemed for a moment as if the first-year boys would be quickly shoved aside and their places taken by the sophomores, for so heavy was the impact that the outer and second lines of defense were broken through and the attackers were in the midst of the defenders.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading "Throw 'em back! throw 'em back!" yelled Phil Clinton.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Think you're playing football?" panted Tom, for some of his mates had been pushed against him and he almost lost his grip on Phil's arm.