Chapter VIII

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

From this reading A SLIGHTED OFFER ONLY a week remained before the first league game—that with Newbury.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Though he lacked Harrison’s sureness in play, as well as the instinctive readiness in translating signals into action which is to be expected of one who has practiced long in a single position, he was better than Harrison in making holes and quite as fast in getting down the field.

later than; following

From this reading Each showed a fine keenness of scent after the ball in the enemy’s hands; each was master of the art which belongs especially to a good end, of appearing where he is most useful, and not somewhere else.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Having already had experience in the position, and being a lad who used his eyes and ears more than his lips, Hardie needed very little coaching to fit well into the game at left end.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Deprived of the support of the first team and handicapped by the weakness of the second, Dunn made an inconspicuous figure in the practice.

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

From this reading Having already had experience in the position, and being a lad who used his eyes and ears more than his lips, Hardie needed very little coaching to fit well into the game at left end.

formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action

From this reading Each showed a fine keenness of scent after the ball in the enemy’s hands; each was master of the art which belongs especially to a good end, of appearing where he is most useful, and not somewhere else.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Each showed a fine keenness of scent after the ball in the enemy’s hands; each was master of the art which belongs especially to a good end, of appearing where he is most useful, and not somewhere else.

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

From this reading Though he lacked Harrison’s sureness in play, as well as the instinctive readiness in translating signals into action which is to be expected of one who has practiced long in a single position, he was better than Harrison in making holes and quite as fast in getting down the field.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Having already had experience in the position, and being a lad who used his eyes and ears more than his lips, Hardie needed very little coaching to fit well into the game at left end.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading Each showed a fine keenness of scent after the ball in the enemy’s hands; each was master of the art which belongs especially to a good end, of appearing where he is most useful, and not somewhere else.

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

From this reading Though he lacked Harrison’s sureness in play, as well as the instinctive readiness in translating signals into action which is to be expected of one who has practiced long in a single position, he was better than Harrison in making holes and quite as fast in getting down the field.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A SLIGHTED OFFER ONLY a week remained before the first league game—that with Newbury.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Having already had experience in the position, and being a lad who used his eyes and ears more than his lips, Hardie needed very little coaching to fit well into the game at left end.

third-person singular of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading Each showed a fine keenness of scent after the ball in the enemy’s hands; each was master of the art which belongs especially to a good end, of appearing where he is most useful, and not somewhere else.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Though he lacked Harrison’s sureness in play, as well as the instinctive readiness in translating signals into action which is to be expected of one who has practiced long in a single position, he was better than Harrison in making holes and quite as fast in getting down the field.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Deprived of the support of the first team and handicapped by the weakness of the second, Dunn made an inconspicuous figure in the practice.

the job of a professional coach

From this reading Having already had experience in the position, and being a lad who used his eyes and ears more than his lips, Hardie needed very little coaching to fit well into the game at left end.

marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences

From this reading Deprived of the support of the first team and handicapped by the weakness of the second, Dunn made an inconspicuous figure in the practice.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Though he lacked Harrison’s sureness in play, as well as the instinctive readiness in translating signals into action which is to be expected of one who has practiced long in a single position, he was better than Harrison in making holes and quite as fast in getting down the field.

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From this reading Deprived of the support of the first team and handicapped by the weakness of the second, Dunn made an inconspicuous figure in the practice.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Each showed a fine keenness of scent after the ball in the enemy’s hands; each was master of the art which belongs especially to a good end, of appearing where he is most useful, and not somewhere else.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Having already had experience in the position, and being a lad who used his eyes and ears more than his lips, Hardie needed very little coaching to fit well into the game at left end.

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From this reading Each showed a fine keenness of scent after the ball in the enemy’s hands; each was master of the art which belongs especially to a good end, of appearing where he is most useful, and not somewhere else.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Having already had experience in the position, and being a lad who used his eyes and ears more than his lips, Hardie needed very little coaching to fit well into the game at left end.

possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading Each showed a fine keenness of scent after the ball in the enemy’s hands; each was master of the art which belongs especially to a good end, of appearing where he is most useful, and not somewhere else.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Each showed a fine keenness of scent after the ball in the enemy’s hands; each was master of the art which belongs especially to a good end, of appearing where he is most useful, and not somewhere else.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Though he lacked Harrison’s sureness in play, as well as the instinctive readiness in translating signals into action which is to be expected of one who has practiced long in a single position, he was better than Harrison in making holes and quite as fast in getting down the field.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Having already had experience in the position, and being a lad who used his eyes and ears more than his lips, Hardie needed very little coaching to fit well into the game at left end.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Having already had experience in the position, and being a lad who used his eyes and ears more than his lips, Hardie needed very little coaching to fit well into the game at left end.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Though he lacked Harrison’s sureness in play, as well as the instinctive readiness in translating signals into action which is to be expected of one who has practiced long in a single position, he was better than Harrison in making holes and quite as fast in getting down the field.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Though he lacked Harrison’s sureness in play, as well as the instinctive readiness in translating signals into action which is to be expected of one who has practiced long in a single position, he was better than Harrison in making holes and quite as fast in getting down the field.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Deprived of the support of the first team and handicapped by the weakness of the second, Dunn made an inconspicuous figure in the practice.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Each showed a fine keenness of scent after the ball in the enemy’s hands; each was master of the art which belongs especially to a good end, of appearing where he is most useful, and not somewhere else.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A SLIGHTED OFFER ONLY a week remained before the first league game—that with Newbury.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading Having already had experience in the position, and being a lad who used his eyes and ears more than his lips, Hardie needed very little coaching to fit well into the game at left end.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading A SLIGHTED OFFER ONLY a week remained before the first league game—that with Newbury.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Though he lacked Harrison’s sureness in play, as well as the instinctive readiness in translating signals into action which is to be expected of one who has practiced long in a single position, he was better than Harrison in making holes and quite as fast in getting down the field.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Each showed a fine keenness of scent after the ball in the enemy’s hands; each was master of the art which belongs especially to a good end, of appearing where he is most useful, and not somewhere else.

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

From this reading Having already had experience in the position, and being a lad who used his eyes and ears more than his lips, Hardie needed very little coaching to fit well into the game at left end.

having restricted mental or physical functioning as a consequence of injury or illness

From this reading Deprived of the support of the first team and handicapped by the weakness of the second, Dunn made an inconspicuous figure in the practice.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Each showed a fine keenness of scent after the ball in the enemy’s hands; each was master of the art which belongs especially to a good end, of appearing where he is most useful, and not somewhere else.

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

From this reading Having already had experience in the position, and being a lad who used his eyes and ears more than his lips, Hardie needed very little coaching to fit well into the game at left end.

English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)

From this reading Though he lacked Harrison’s sureness in play, as well as the instinctive readiness in translating signals into action which is to be expected of one who has practiced long in a single position, he was better than Harrison in making holes and quite as fast in getting down the field.

possessive form of “harrison” — English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)

From this reading Though he lacked Harrison’s sureness in play, as well as the instinctive readiness in translating signals into action which is to be expected of one who has practiced long in a single position, he was better than Harrison in making holes and quite as fast in getting down the field.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Though he lacked Harrison’s sureness in play, as well as the instinctive readiness in translating signals into action which is to be expected of one who has practiced long in a single position, he was better than Harrison in making holes and quite as fast in getting down the field.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having already had experience in the position, and being a lad who used his eyes and ears more than his lips, Hardie needed very little coaching to fit well into the game at left end.

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

From this reading Though he lacked Harrison’s sureness in play, as well as the instinctive readiness in translating signals into action which is to be expected of one who has practiced long in a single position, he was better than Harrison in making holes and quite as fast in getting down the field.

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

From this reading Having already had experience in the position, and being a lad who used his eyes and ears more than his lips, Hardie needed very little coaching to fit well into the game at left end.

plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something

From this reading Though he lacked Harrison’s sureness in play, as well as the instinctive readiness in translating signals into action which is to be expected of one who has practiced long in a single position, he was better than Harrison in making holes and quite as fast in getting down the field.

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

From this reading Having already had experience in the position, and being a lad who used his eyes and ears more than his lips, Hardie needed very little coaching to fit well into the game at left end.

not prominent or readily noticeable

From this reading Deprived of the support of the first team and handicapped by the weakness of the second, Dunn made an inconspicuous figure in the practice.

unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct

From this reading Though he lacked Harrison’s sureness in play, as well as the instinctive readiness in translating signals into action which is to be expected of one who has practiced long in a single position, he was better than Harrison in making holes and quite as fast in getting down the field.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Having already had experience in the position, and being a lad who used his eyes and ears more than his lips, Hardie needed very little coaching to fit well into the game at left end.

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

From this reading Though he lacked Harrison’s sureness in play, as well as the instinctive readiness in translating signals into action which is to be expected of one who has practiced long in a single position, he was better than Harrison in making holes and quite as fast in getting down the field.

a quick and penetrating intelligence

From this reading Each showed a fine keenness of scent after the ball in the enemy’s hands; each was master of the art which belongs especially to a good end, of appearing where he is most useful, and not somewhere else.

past form of “lack” — be without

From this reading Though he lacked Harrison’s sureness in play, as well as the instinctive readiness in translating signals into action which is to be expected of one who has practiced long in a single position, he was better than Harrison in making holes and quite as fast in getting down the field.

a boy or man

From this reading Having already had experience in the position, and being a lad who used his eyes and ears more than his lips, Hardie needed very little coaching to fit well into the game at left end.

an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading A SLIGHTED OFFER ONLY a week remained before the first league game—that with Newbury.

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 Having already had experience in the position, and being a lad who used his eyes and ears more than his lips, Hardie needed very little coaching to fit well into the game at left end.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Having already had experience in the position, and being a lad who used his eyes and ears more than his lips, Hardie needed very little coaching to fit well into the game at left end.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Having already had experience in the position, and being a lad who used his eyes and ears more than his lips, Hardie needed very little coaching to fit well into the game at left end.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Though he lacked Harrison’s sureness in play, as well as the instinctive readiness in translating signals into action which is to be expected of one who has practiced long in a single position, he was better than Harrison in making holes and quite as fast in getting down the field.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Deprived of the support of the first team and handicapped by the weakness of the second, Dunn made an inconspicuous figure in the practice.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Though he lacked Harrison’s sureness in play, as well as the instinctive readiness in translating signals into action which is to be expected of one who has practiced long in a single position, he was better than Harrison in making holes and quite as fast in getting down the field.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Each showed a fine keenness of scent after the ball in the enemy’s hands; each was master of the art which belongs especially to a good end, of appearing where he is most useful, and not somewhere else.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Having already had experience in the position, and being a lad who used his eyes and ears more than his lips, Hardie needed very little coaching to fit well into the game at left end.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Each showed a fine keenness of scent after the ball in the enemy’s hands; each was master of the art which belongs especially to a good end, of appearing where he is most useful, and not somewhere else.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Having already had experience in the position, and being a lad who used his eyes and ears more than his lips, Hardie needed very little coaching to fit well into the game at left end.

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

From this reading A SLIGHTED OFFER ONLY a week remained before the first league game—that with Newbury.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Each showed a fine keenness of scent after the ball in the enemy’s hands; each was master of the art which belongs especially to a good end, of appearing where he is most useful, and not somewhere else.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Though he lacked Harrison’s sureness in play, as well as the instinctive readiness in translating signals into action which is to be expected of one who has practiced long in a single position, he was better than Harrison in making holes and quite as fast in getting down the field.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading A SLIGHTED OFFER ONLY a week remained before the first league game—that with Newbury.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Though he lacked Harrison’s sureness in play, as well as the instinctive readiness in translating signals into action which is to be expected of one who has practiced long in a single position, he was better than Harrison in making holes and quite as fast in getting down the field.

and nothing more

From this reading A SLIGHTED OFFER ONLY a week remained before the first league game—that with Newbury.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Though he lacked Harrison’s sureness in play, as well as the instinctive readiness in translating signals into action which is to be expected of one who has practiced long in a single position, he was better than Harrison in making holes and quite as fast in getting down the field.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Having already had experience in the position, and being a lad who used his eyes and ears more than his lips, Hardie needed very little coaching to fit well into the game at left end.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading Deprived of the support of the first team and handicapped by the weakness of the second, Dunn made an inconspicuous figure in the practice.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading Though he lacked Harrison’s sureness in play, as well as the instinctive readiness in translating signals into action which is to be expected of one who has practiced long in a single position, he was better than Harrison in making holes and quite as fast in getting down the field.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Though he lacked Harrison’s sureness in play, as well as the instinctive readiness in translating signals into action which is to be expected of one who has practiced long in a single position, he was better than Harrison in making holes and quite as fast in getting down the field.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading Though he lacked Harrison’s sureness in play, as well as the instinctive readiness in translating signals into action which is to be expected of one who has practiced long in a single position, he was better than Harrison in making holes and quite as fast in getting down the field.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading A SLIGHTED OFFER ONLY a week remained before the first league game—that with Newbury.

A distinctive smell or aroma.

From this reading Each showed a fine keenness of scent after the ball in the enemy’s hands; each was master of the art which belongs especially to a good end, of appearing where he is most useful, and not somewhere else.

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

From this reading Deprived of the support of the first team and handicapped by the weakness of the second, Dunn made an inconspicuous figure in the practice.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Each showed a fine keenness of scent after the ball in the enemy’s hands; each was master of the art which belongs especially to a good end, of appearing where he is most useful, and not somewhere else.

plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading Though he lacked Harrison’s sureness in play, as well as the instinctive readiness in translating signals into action which is to be expected of one who has practiced long in a single position, he was better than Harrison in making holes and quite as fast in getting down the field.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Though he lacked Harrison’s sureness in play, as well as the instinctive readiness in translating signals into action which is to be expected of one who has practiced long in a single position, he was better than Harrison in making holes and quite as fast in getting down the field.

past form of “slight” — pay no attention to, disrespect

From this reading A SLIGHTED OFFER ONLY a week remained before the first league game—that with Newbury.

in or at or to some place

From this reading Each showed a fine keenness of scent after the ball in the enemy’s hands; each was master of the art which belongs especially to a good end, of appearing where he is most useful, and not somewhere else.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading Deprived of the support of the first team and handicapped by the weakness of the second, Dunn made an inconspicuous figure in the practice.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Though he lacked Harrison’s sureness in play, as well as the instinctive readiness in translating signals into action which is to be expected of one who has practiced long in a single position, he was better than Harrison in making holes and quite as fast in getting down the field.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading Deprived of the support of the first team and handicapped by the weakness of the second, Dunn made an inconspicuous figure in the practice.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Having already had experience in the position, and being a lad who used his eyes and ears more than his lips, Hardie needed very little coaching to fit well into the game at left end.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A SLIGHTED OFFER ONLY a week remained before the first league game—that with Newbury.

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

From this reading A SLIGHTED OFFER ONLY a week remained before the first league game—that with Newbury.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though he lacked Harrison’s sureness in play, as well as the instinctive readiness in translating signals into action which is to be expected of one who has practiced long in a single position, he was better than Harrison in making holes and quite as fast in getting down the field.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Having already had experience in the position, and being a lad who used his eyes and ears more than his lips, Hardie needed very little coaching to fit well into the game at left end.

-ing form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language

From this reading Though he lacked Harrison’s sureness in play, as well as the instinctive readiness in translating signals into action which is to be expected of one who has practiced long in a single position, he was better than Harrison in making holes and quite as fast in getting down the field.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Having already had experience in the position, and being a lad who used his eyes and ears more than his lips, Hardie needed very little coaching to fit well into the game at left end.

being of use or service

From this reading Each showed a fine keenness of scent after the ball in the enemy’s hands; each was master of the art which belongs especially to a good end, of appearing where he is most useful, and not somewhere else.

precisely as stated

From this reading Having already had experience in the position, and being a lad who used his eyes and ears more than his lips, Hardie needed very little coaching to fit well into the game at left end.

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

From this reading Though he lacked Harrison’s sureness in play, as well as the instinctive readiness in translating signals into action which is to be expected of one who has practiced long in a single position, he was better than Harrison in making holes and quite as fast in getting down the field.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading Deprived of the support of the first team and handicapped by the weakness of the second, Dunn made an inconspicuous figure in the practice.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading A SLIGHTED OFFER ONLY a week remained before the first league game—that with Newbury.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Having already had experience in the position, and being a lad who used his eyes and ears more than his lips, Hardie needed very little coaching to fit well into the game at left end.

in or at the place that

From this reading Each showed a fine keenness of scent after the ball in the enemy’s hands; each was master of the art which belongs especially to a good end, of appearing where he is most useful, and not somewhere else.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Though he lacked Harrison’s sureness in play, as well as the instinctive readiness in translating signals into action which is to be expected of one who has practiced long in a single position, he was better than Harrison in making holes and quite as fast in getting down the field.

which person or people

From this reading Having already had experience in the position, and being a lad who used his eyes and ears more than his lips, Hardie needed very little coaching to fit well into the game at left end.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A SLIGHTED OFFER ONLY a week remained before the first league game—that with Newbury.