used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lanny was not present, but the football element was well represented, and it was Morris Brent, for once holding views coincident with popular sentiment, who most heartily condemned the Athletic Committee for their decision regarding the employment of a salaried football coach.
addressesnounUS /ˈæˈdresɪz/
plural of “address” — (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
From this reading There were no prepared addresses, nor did parliamentary rules govern the meeting, but free speech was in order and liberally indulged in.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading “What kind of a team do they think we can turn out without a coach?” he demanded, addressing the throng in general but frowningly regarding Toby Sears, Senior Class President.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading DICK CONSENTS Something very much in the nature of an indignation meeting was held on the High School steps on Monday at recess.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were no prepared addresses, nor did parliamentary rules govern the meeting, but free speech was in order and liberally indulged in.
applenounUS /ˈæpəl/
fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading Morris, munching an apple on the top step, proclaimed indignantly that the Athletic Committee of the Clearfield High School didn’t care a bone button whether the team got beaten or not.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DICK CONSENTS Something very much in the nature of an indignation meeting was held on the High School steps on Monday at recess.
AthleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading Lanny was not present, but the football element was well represented, and it was Morris Brent, for once holding views coincident with popular sentiment, who most heartily condemned the Athletic Committee for their decision regarding the employment of a salaried football coach.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading Morris, munching an apple on the top step, proclaimed indignantly that the Athletic Committee of the Clearfield High School didn’t care a bone button whether the team got beaten or not.
bonenounUS /boʊn/
rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
From this reading Morris, munching an apple on the top step, proclaimed indignantly that the Athletic Committee of the Clearfield High School didn’t care a bone button whether the team got beaten or not.
BrentnounUS /brent/
small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward
From this reading Lanny was not present, but the football element was well represented, and it was Morris Brent, for once holding views coincident with popular sentiment, who most heartily condemned the Athletic Committee for their decision regarding the employment of a salaried football coach.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There were no prepared addresses, nor did parliamentary rules govern the meeting, but free speech was in order and liberally indulged in.
buttonnounUS /ˈbʌtən/
a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading Morris, munching an apple on the top step, proclaimed indignantly that the Athletic Committee of the Clearfield High School didn’t care a bone button whether the team got beaten or not.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “What kind of a team do they think we can turn out without a coach?” he demanded, addressing the throng in general but frowningly regarding Toby Sears, Senior Class President.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Morris, munching an apple on the top step, proclaimed indignantly that the Athletic Committee of the Clearfield High School didn’t care a bone button whether the team got beaten or not.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading “What kind of a team do they think we can turn out without a coach?” he demanded, addressing the throng in general but frowningly regarding Toby Sears, Senior Class President.
Clearfield
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Morris, munching an apple on the top step, proclaimed indignantly that the Athletic Committee of the Clearfield High School didn’t care a bone button whether the team got beaten or not.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading Lanny was not present, but the football element was well represented, and it was Morris Brent, for once holding views coincident with popular sentiment, who most heartily condemned the Athletic Committee for their decision regarding the employment of a salaried football coach.
coincidentadjectiveUS /koʊˈɪnsədənt/
occurring or operating at the same time
From this reading Lanny was not present, but the football element was well represented, and it was Morris Brent, for once holding views coincident with popular sentiment, who most heartily condemned the Athletic Committee for their decision regarding the employment of a salaried football coach.
CommitteenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading Lanny was not present, but the football element was well represented, and it was Morris Brent, for once holding views coincident with popular sentiment, who most heartily condemned the Athletic Committee for their decision regarding the employment of a salaried football coach.
condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading Lanny was not present, but the football element was well represented, and it was Morris Brent, for once holding views coincident with popular sentiment, who most heartily condemned the Athletic Committee for their decision regarding the employment of a salaried football coach.
CONSENTSnounUS /kənˈsents/
plural of “consent” — permission to do something
From this reading DICK CONSENTS Something very much in the nature of an indignation meeting was held on the High School steps on Monday at recess.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Lanny was not present, but the football element was well represented, and it was Morris Brent, for once holding views coincident with popular sentiment, who most heartily condemned the Athletic Committee for their decision regarding the employment of a salaried football coach.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “What kind of a team do they think we can turn out without a coach?” he demanded, addressing the throng in general but frowningly regarding Toby Sears, Senior Class President.
someone who is a detective
From this reading DICK CONSENTS Something very much in the nature of an indignation meeting was held on the High School steps on Monday at recess.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading There were no prepared addresses, nor did parliamentary rules govern the meeting, but free speech was in order and liberally indulged in.
didn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Morris, munching an apple on the top step, proclaimed indignantly that the Athletic Committee of the Clearfield High School didn’t care a bone button whether the team got beaten or not.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “What kind of a team do they think we can turn out without a coach?” he demanded, addressing the throng in general but frowningly regarding Toby Sears, Senior Class President.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading Lanny was not present, but the football element was well represented, and it was Morris Brent, for once holding views coincident with popular sentiment, who most heartily condemned the Athletic Committee for their decision regarding the employment of a salaried football coach.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading Lanny was not present, but the football element was well represented, and it was Morris Brent, for once holding views coincident with popular sentiment, who most heartily condemned the Athletic Committee for their decision regarding the employment of a salaried football coach.
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 Lanny was not present, but the football element was well represented, and it was Morris Brent, for once holding views coincident with popular sentiment, who most heartily condemned the Athletic Committee for their decision regarding the employment of a salaried football coach.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lanny was not present, but the football element was well represented, and it was Morris Brent, for once holding views coincident with popular sentiment, who most heartily condemned the Athletic Committee for their decision regarding the employment of a salaried football coach.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading There were no prepared addresses, nor did parliamentary rules govern the meeting, but free speech was in order and liberally indulged in.
frowninglyadverbUS /ˈfraʊnɪŋli/
with a frown; while frowning
From this reading “What kind of a team do they think we can turn out without a coach?” he demanded, addressing the throng in general but frowningly regarding Toby Sears, Senior Class President.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading “What kind of a team do they think we can turn out without a coach?” he demanded, addressing the throng in general but frowningly regarding Toby Sears, Senior Class President.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Morris, munching an apple on the top step, proclaimed indignantly that the Athletic Committee of the Clearfield High School didn’t care a bone button whether the team got beaten or not.
governverbUS /ˈɡʌvərn/
bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
From this reading There were no prepared addresses, nor did parliamentary rules govern the meeting, but free speech was in order and liberally indulged in.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “What kind of a team do they think we can turn out without a coach?” he demanded, addressing the throng in general but frowningly regarding Toby Sears, Senior Class President.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading Lanny was not present, but the football element was well represented, and it was Morris Brent, for once holding views coincident with popular sentiment, who most heartily condemned the Athletic Committee for their decision regarding the employment of a salaried football coach.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading DICK CONSENTS Something very much in the nature of an indignation meeting was held on the High School steps on Monday at recess.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading DICK CONSENTS Something very much in the nature of an indignation meeting was held on the High School steps on Monday at recess.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Lanny was not present, but the football element was well represented, and it was Morris Brent, for once holding views coincident with popular sentiment, who most heartily condemned the Athletic Committee for their decision regarding the employment of a salaried football coach.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DICK CONSENTS Something very much in the nature of an indignation meeting was held on the High School steps on Monday at recess.
indignantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnəntliː/
in an indignant manner
From this reading Morris, munching an apple on the top step, proclaimed indignantly that the Athletic Committee of the Clearfield High School didn’t care a bone button whether the team got beaten or not.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading DICK CONSENTS Something very much in the nature of an indignation meeting was held on the High School steps on Monday at recess.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading There were no prepared addresses, nor did parliamentary rules govern the meeting, but free speech was in order and liberally indulged in.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Lanny was not present, but the football element was well represented, and it was Morris Brent, for once holding views coincident with popular sentiment, who most heartily condemned the Athletic Committee for their decision regarding the employment of a salaried football coach.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “What kind of a team do they think we can turn out without a coach?” he demanded, addressing the throng in general but frowningly regarding Toby Sears, Senior Class President.
Lanny
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lanny was not present, but the football element was well represented, and it was Morris Brent, for once holding views coincident with popular sentiment, who most heartily condemned the Athletic Committee for their decision regarding the employment of a salaried football coach.
liberallyadverbUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəliː/
freely in a nonliteral manner
From this reading There were no prepared addresses, nor did parliamentary rules govern the meeting, but free speech was in order and liberally indulged in.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading DICK CONSENTS Something very much in the nature of an indignation meeting was held on the High School steps on Monday at recess.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading DICK CONSENTS Something very much in the nature of an indignation meeting was held on the High School steps on Monday at recess.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading Lanny was not present, but the football element was well represented, and it was Morris Brent, for once holding views coincident with popular sentiment, who most heartily condemned the Athletic Committee for their decision regarding the employment of a salaried football coach.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Lanny was not present, but the football element was well represented, and it was Morris Brent, for once holding views coincident with popular sentiment, who most heartily condemned the Athletic Committee for their decision regarding the employment of a salaried football coach.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading DICK CONSENTS Something very much in the nature of an indignation meeting was held on the High School steps on Monday at recess.
munchingverbUS /ˈmʌntʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “munch” — chew noisily
From this reading Morris, munching an apple on the top step, proclaimed indignantly that the Athletic Committee of the Clearfield High School didn’t care a bone button whether the team got beaten or not.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading DICK CONSENTS Something very much in the nature of an indignation meeting was held on the High School steps on Monday at recess.
not any; not one
From this reading There were no prepared addresses, nor did parliamentary rules govern the meeting, but free speech was in order and liberally indulged in.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading There were no prepared addresses, nor did parliamentary rules govern the meeting, but free speech was in order and liberally indulged in.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lanny was not present, but the football element was well represented, and it was Morris Brent, for once holding views coincident with popular sentiment, who most heartily condemned the Athletic Committee for their decision regarding the employment of a salaried football coach.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DICK CONSENTS Something very much in the nature of an indignation meeting was held on the High School steps on Monday at recess.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DICK CONSENTS Something very much in the nature of an indignation meeting was held on the High School steps on Monday at recess.
on one occasion
From this reading Lanny was not present, but the football element was well represented, and it was Morris Brent, for once holding views coincident with popular sentiment, who most heartily condemned the Athletic Committee for their decision regarding the employment of a salaried football coach.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Morris, munching an apple on the top step, proclaimed indignantly that the Athletic Committee of the Clearfield High School didn’t care a bone button whether the team got beaten or not.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading There were no prepared addresses, nor did parliamentary rules govern the meeting, but free speech was in order and liberally indulged in.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “What kind of a team do they think we can turn out without a coach?” he demanded, addressing the throng in general but frowningly regarding Toby Sears, Senior Class President.
parliamentaryadjectiveUS /ˌpɑːrləˈmentəri/
relating to or having the nature of a parliament
From this reading There were no prepared addresses, nor did parliamentary rules govern the meeting, but free speech was in order and liberally indulged in.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Lanny was not present, but the football element was well represented, and it was Morris Brent, for once holding views coincident with popular sentiment, who most heartily condemned the Athletic Committee for their decision regarding the employment of a salaried football coach.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading There were no prepared addresses, nor did parliamentary rules govern the meeting, but free speech was in order and liberally indulged in.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Lanny was not present, but the football element was well represented, and it was Morris Brent, for once holding views coincident with popular sentiment, who most heartily condemned the Athletic Committee for their decision regarding the employment of a salaried football coach.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading “What kind of a team do they think we can turn out without a coach?” he demanded, addressing the throng in general but frowningly regarding Toby Sears, Senior Class President.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Morris, munching an apple on the top step, proclaimed indignantly that the Athletic Committee of the Clearfield High School didn’t care a bone button whether the team got beaten or not.
recessverbUS /rɪˈses/
put into a recess
From this reading DICK CONSENTS Something very much in the nature of an indignation meeting was held on the High School steps on Monday at recess.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Lanny was not present, but the football element was well represented, and it was Morris Brent, for once holding views coincident with popular sentiment, who most heartily condemned the Athletic Committee for their decision regarding the employment of a salaried football coach.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading Lanny was not present, but the football element was well represented, and it was Morris Brent, for once holding views coincident with popular sentiment, who most heartily condemned the Athletic Committee for their decision regarding the employment of a salaried football coach.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading There were no prepared addresses, nor did parliamentary rules govern the meeting, but free speech was in order and liberally indulged in.
salariedadjectiveUS /ˈsælərid/
receiving a salary
From this reading Lanny was not present, but the football element was well represented, and it was Morris Brent, for once holding views coincident with popular sentiment, who most heartily condemned the Athletic Committee for their decision regarding the employment of a salaried football coach.
an educational institution
From this reading DICK CONSENTS Something very much in the nature of an indignation meeting was held on the High School steps on Monday at recess.
SearsverbUS /sɪrz/
third-person singular of “sear” — make very hot and dry
From this reading “What kind of a team do they think we can turn out without a coach?” he demanded, addressing the throng in general but frowningly regarding Toby Sears, Senior Class President.
SenioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading “What kind of a team do they think we can turn out without a coach?” he demanded, addressing the throng in general but frowningly regarding Toby Sears, Senior Class President.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading Lanny was not present, but the football element was well represented, and it was Morris Brent, for once holding views coincident with popular sentiment, who most heartily condemned the Athletic Committee for their decision regarding the employment of a salaried football coach.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading DICK CONSENTS Something very much in the nature of an indignation meeting was held on the High School steps on Monday at recess.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading There were no prepared addresses, nor did parliamentary rules govern the meeting, but free speech was in order and liberally indulged in.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Morris, munching an apple on the top step, proclaimed indignantly that the Athletic Committee of the Clearfield High School didn’t care a bone button whether the team got beaten or not.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading DICK CONSENTS Something very much in the nature of an indignation meeting was held on the High School steps on Monday at recess.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Morris, munching an apple on the top step, proclaimed indignantly that the Athletic Committee of the Clearfield High School didn’t care a bone button whether the team got beaten or not.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Morris, munching an apple on the top step, proclaimed indignantly that the Athletic Committee of the Clearfield High School didn’t care a bone button whether the team got beaten or not.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DICK CONSENTS Something very much in the nature of an indignation meeting was held on the High School steps on Monday at recess.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Lanny was not present, but the football element was well represented, and it was Morris Brent, for once holding views coincident with popular sentiment, who most heartily condemned the Athletic Committee for their decision regarding the employment of a salaried football coach.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were no prepared addresses, nor did parliamentary rules govern the meeting, but free speech was in order and liberally indulged in.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “What kind of a team do they think we can turn out without a coach?” he demanded, addressing the throng in general but frowningly regarding Toby Sears, Senior Class President.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “What kind of a team do they think we can turn out without a coach?” he demanded, addressing the throng in general but frowningly regarding Toby Sears, Senior Class President.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading “What kind of a team do they think we can turn out without a coach?” he demanded, addressing the throng in general but frowningly regarding Toby Sears, Senior Class President.
TobynounUS /ˈtoʊbi/
a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading “What kind of a team do they think we can turn out without a coach?” he demanded, addressing the throng in general but frowningly regarding Toby Sears, Senior Class President.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Morris, munching an apple on the top step, proclaimed indignantly that the Athletic Committee of the Clearfield High School didn’t care a bone button whether the team got beaten or not.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading “What kind of a team do they think we can turn out without a coach?” he demanded, addressing the throng in general but frowningly regarding Toby Sears, Senior Class President.
precisely as stated
From this reading DICK CONSENTS Something very much in the nature of an indignation meeting was held on the High School steps on Monday at recess.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Lanny was not present, but the football element was well represented, and it was Morris Brent, for once holding views coincident with popular sentiment, who most heartily condemned the Athletic Committee for their decision regarding the employment of a salaried football coach.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DICK CONSENTS Something very much in the nature of an indignation meeting was held on the High School steps on Monday at recess.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “What kind of a team do they think we can turn out without a coach?” he demanded, addressing the throng in general but frowningly regarding Toby Sears, Senior Class President.
(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 Lanny was not present, but the football element was well represented, and it was Morris Brent, for once holding views coincident with popular sentiment, who most heartily condemned the Athletic Committee for their decision regarding the employment of a salaried football coach.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were no prepared addresses, nor did parliamentary rules govern the meeting, but free speech was in order and liberally indulged in.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What kind of a team do they think we can turn out without a coach?” he demanded, addressing the throng in general but frowningly regarding Toby Sears, Senior Class President.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Morris, munching an apple on the top step, proclaimed indignantly that the Athletic Committee of the Clearfield High School didn’t care a bone button whether the team got beaten or not.
which person or people
From this reading Lanny was not present, but the football element was well represented, and it was Morris Brent, for once holding views coincident with popular sentiment, who most heartily condemned the Athletic Committee for their decision regarding the employment of a salaried football coach.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lanny was not present, but the football element was well represented, and it was Morris Brent, for once holding views coincident with popular sentiment, who most heartily condemned the Athletic Committee for their decision regarding the employment of a salaried football coach.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “What kind of a team do they think we can turn out without a coach?” he demanded, addressing the throng in general but frowningly regarding Toby Sears, Senior Class President.
