"English" is a word in ENGLISH
See 1st Bond, n., 8.
Collectively, the people of England; English people or
persons.
To translate into the English language; to Anglicize;
hence, to interpret; to explain.
The language of England or of the English nation, and of
their descendants in America, India, and other countries.
A twist or spinning motion given to a ball in striking it
that influences the direction it will take after touching a cushion or
another ball.
To strike (the cue ball) in such a manner as to give it
in addition to its forward motion a spinning motion, that influences
its direction after impact on another ball or the cushion.
Of or pertaining to England, or to its inhabitants, or to
the present so-called Anglo-Saxon race.
A kind of printing type, in size between Pica and Great
Primer. See Type.
When I was a teenager, I was an umpire for a competitive league for 8- to 9-year-olds. I was really bad at it because I didn't know all the rules, and all these kids were better athletes than me. I made a bad call, and this dad snapped on me. Then he dumped his trash from his cooler, and I had to kick him out of the stands.
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