1. Just Once Vocabulary For week of October 12th

2. nimbleadjective …and he was pretty fast on his fee – sort of nimble, you might say – considering his size. (p.20) Quick and light in movement; moving with ease

3. Devastatingadjective He was just strong and fast and a little bit devastating as the left tackle of the Bedford City Bears. (p.20) Causing great damage

4. Nurturingverb …the Moose had been nurturing the hang-up secretly for two years or more. (p.20) Promoting the growth of; nursing

5. anonymousadjective Yes, glory – but uncheered and sort of anonymous. (p.20) Unknown; unidentified

6. Facultiesnoun …and it is a rule seldom violated by those in control of their faculties (p.20) Mental powers

7. accoladenoun Coach Williams was already turning away and taking a step toward the next player due an accolade… (p.21) Something said or done to express praise

8. Tolerantadjective He gave a tolerant smile and a little nod and said, “You keep right on blocking, son.” (p.21) Patient; accepting of others

9. Precedentnoun Jackie Robinson set a precedent as the first black baseball player in America’s major leagues. The courts often set a precedent with their decisions. Maybe they had dreams of their own, and saw value in a precedent. (p.23) Action or statement that can serve as an example

10. Haplessadjective The hapless Tigers had yet to cross the fifty-yard line under their own steam. (p.23) unlucky

11. PonderVerb Well, no time to ponder that one right now. (pg.25) Think over carefully