used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CLASH WITH LANGRIDGE In the meanwhile football practice went on, and the team seemed to be getting into better shape, though there was much to be desired.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading "Right!" agreed Kindlings.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Bricktop is coaching Sam all he can, but it needs more than coaching to make a guard."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A CLASH WITH LANGRIDGE In the meanwhile football practice went on, and the team seemed to be getting into better shape, though there was much to be desired.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Randall has got to do better than that," said Mr. Lighton, "if she wants to stay at the head of the league."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A CLASH WITH LANGRIDGE In the meanwhile football practice went on, and the team seemed to be getting into better shape, though there was much to be desired.
(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 A CLASH WITH LANGRIDGE In the meanwhile football practice went on, and the team seemed to be getting into better shape, though there was much to be desired.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Sam and Pete did better, though they were uncertain, and there was much ragged work, both in offensive and defensive plays, over which coach and captain shook their heads.
Bricktop
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From this reading "Bricktop is coaching Sam all he can, but it needs more than coaching to make a guard."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Bricktop is coaching Sam all he can, but it needs more than coaching to make a guard."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Bricktop is coaching Sam all he can, but it needs more than coaching to make a guard."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Sam and Pete did better, though they were uncertain, and there was much ragged work, both in offensive and defensive plays, over which coach and captain shook their heads.
CLASHnounUS /klæʃ/
A violent confrontation or disagreement between opposing forces or factions.
From this reading A CLASH WITH LANGRIDGE In the meanwhile football practice went on, and the team seemed to be getting into better shape, though there was much to be desired.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading Sam and Pete did better, though they were uncertain, and there was much ragged work, both in offensive and defensive plays, over which coach and captain shook their heads.
coachingnounUS /ˈkoʊtʃɪŋ/
the job of a professional coach
From this reading "Bricktop is coaching Sam all he can, but it needs more than coaching to make a guard."
defensiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈfensɪv/
intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack
From this reading Sam and Pete did better, though they were uncertain, and there was much ragged work, both in offensive and defensive plays, over which coach and captain shook their heads.
wanted intensely
From this reading A CLASH WITH LANGRIDGE In the meanwhile football practice went on, and the team seemed to be getting into better shape, though there was much to be desired.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Sam and Pete did better, though they were uncertain, and there was much ragged work, both in offensive and defensive plays, over which coach and captain shook their heads.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Randall has got to do better than that," said Mr. Lighton, "if she wants to stay at the head of the league."
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 A CLASH WITH LANGRIDGE In the meanwhile football practice went on, and the team seemed to be getting into better shape, though there was much to be desired.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading A CLASH WITH LANGRIDGE In the meanwhile football practice went on, and the team seemed to be getting into better shape, though there was much to be desired.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Randall has got to do better than that," said Mr. Lighton, "if she wants to stay at the head of the league."
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading "Bricktop is coaching Sam all he can, but it needs more than coaching to make a guard."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Randall has got to do better than that," said Mr. Lighton, "if she wants to stay at the head of the league."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Bricktop is coaching Sam all he can, but it needs more than coaching to make a guard."
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "Randall has got to do better than that," said Mr. Lighton, "if she wants to stay at the head of the league."
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Sam and Pete did better, though they were uncertain, and there was much ragged work, both in offensive and defensive plays, over which coach and captain shook their heads.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Randall has got to do better than that," said Mr. Lighton, "if she wants to stay at the head of the league."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CLASH WITH LANGRIDGE In the meanwhile football practice went on, and the team seemed to be getting into better shape, though there was much to be desired.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A CLASH WITH LANGRIDGE In the meanwhile football practice went on, and the team seemed to be getting into better shape, though there was much to be desired.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Bricktop is coaching Sam all he can, but it needs more than coaching to make a guard."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Bricktop is coaching Sam all he can, but it needs more than coaching to make a guard."
Kindlings
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From this reading "Right!" agreed Kindlings.
LANGRIDGE
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From this reading A CLASH WITH LANGRIDGE In the meanwhile football practice went on, and the team seemed to be getting into better shape, though there was much to be desired.
leaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading "Randall has got to do better than that," said Mr. Lighton, "if she wants to stay at the head of the league."
Lighton
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From this reading "Randall has got to do better than that," said Mr. Lighton, "if she wants to stay at the head of the league."
engage in
From this reading "Bricktop is coaching Sam all he can, but it needs more than coaching to make a guard."
at the same time but in another place
From this reading A CLASH WITH LANGRIDGE In the meanwhile football practice went on, and the team seemed to be getting into better shape, though there was much to be desired.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Bricktop is coaching Sam all he can, but it needs more than coaching to make a guard."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Randall has got to do better than that," said Mr. Lighton, "if she wants to stay at the head of the league."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A CLASH WITH LANGRIDGE In the meanwhile football practice went on, and the team seemed to be getting into better shape, though there was much to be desired.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading "Bricktop is coaching Sam all he can, but it needs more than coaching to make a guard."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Randall has got to do better than that," said Mr. Lighton, "if she wants to stay at the head of the league."
offensiveadjectiveUS /əˈfensɪv/
violating or tending to violate or offend against
From this reading Sam and Pete did better, though they were uncertain, and there was much ragged work, both in offensive and defensive plays, over which coach and captain shook their heads.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A CLASH WITH LANGRIDGE In the meanwhile football practice went on, and the team seemed to be getting into better shape, though there was much to be desired.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Sam and Pete did better, though they were uncertain, and there was much ragged work, both in offensive and defensive plays, over which coach and captain shook their heads.
Pete
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From this reading Sam and Pete did better, though they were uncertain, and there was much ragged work, both in offensive and defensive plays, over which coach and captain shook their heads.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Sam and Pete did better, though they were uncertain, and there was much ragged work, both in offensive and defensive plays, over which coach and captain shook their heads.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading A CLASH WITH LANGRIDGE In the meanwhile football practice went on, and the team seemed to be getting into better shape, though there was much to be desired.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading Sam and Pete did better, though they were uncertain, and there was much ragged work, both in offensive and defensive plays, over which coach and captain shook their heads.
Randall
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From this reading "Randall has got to do better than that," said Mr. Lighton, "if she wants to stay at the head of the league."
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Right!" agreed Kindlings.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Randall has got to do better than that," said Mr. Lighton, "if she wants to stay at the head of the league."
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading Sam and Pete did better, though they were uncertain, and there was much ragged work, both in offensive and defensive plays, over which coach and captain shook their heads.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A CLASH WITH LANGRIDGE In the meanwhile football practice went on, and the team seemed to be getting into better shape, though there was much to be desired.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading A CLASH WITH LANGRIDGE In the meanwhile football practice went on, and the team seemed to be getting into better shape, though there was much to be desired.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Randall has got to do better than that," said Mr. Lighton, "if she wants to stay at the head of the league."
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Sam and Pete did better, though they were uncertain, and there was much ragged work, both in offensive and defensive plays, over which coach and captain shook their heads.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "Randall has got to do better than that," said Mr. Lighton, "if she wants to stay at the head of the league."
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading A CLASH WITH LANGRIDGE In the meanwhile football practice went on, and the team seemed to be getting into better shape, though there was much to be desired.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Randall has got to do better than that," said Mr. Lighton, "if she wants to stay at the head of the league."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Randall has got to do better than that," said Mr. Lighton, "if she wants to stay at the head of the league."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CLASH WITH LANGRIDGE In the meanwhile football practice went on, and the team seemed to be getting into better shape, though there was much to be desired.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Sam and Pete did better, though they were uncertain, and there was much ragged work, both in offensive and defensive plays, over which coach and captain shook their heads.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A CLASH WITH LANGRIDGE In the meanwhile football practice went on, and the team seemed to be getting into better shape, though there was much to be desired.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sam and Pete did better, though they were uncertain, and there was much ragged work, both in offensive and defensive plays, over which coach and captain shook their heads.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A CLASH WITH LANGRIDGE In the meanwhile football practice went on, and the team seemed to be getting into better shape, though there was much to be desired.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A CLASH WITH LANGRIDGE In the meanwhile football practice went on, and the team seemed to be getting into better shape, though there was much to be desired.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading Sam and Pete did better, though they were uncertain, and there was much ragged work, both in offensive and defensive plays, over which coach and captain shook their heads.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading "Randall has got to do better than that," said Mr. Lighton, "if she wants to stay at the head of the league."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A CLASH WITH LANGRIDGE In the meanwhile football practice went on, and the team seemed to be getting into better shape, though there was much to be desired.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A CLASH WITH LANGRIDGE In the meanwhile football practice went on, and the team seemed to be getting into better shape, though there was much to be desired.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sam and Pete did better, though they were uncertain, and there was much ragged work, both in offensive and defensive plays, over which coach and captain shook their heads.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sam and Pete did better, though they were uncertain, and there was much ragged work, both in offensive and defensive plays, over which coach and captain shook their heads.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A CLASH WITH LANGRIDGE In the meanwhile football practice went on, and the team seemed to be getting into better shape, though there was much to be desired.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Sam and Pete did better, though they were uncertain, and there was much ragged work, both in offensive and defensive plays, over which coach and captain shook their heads.
