used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yet, when the average golfer gets within a hundred and fifty yards of a green out comes his mashie, and one of two things happens: if the ball is half topped it goes to perdition; if it is hit clean it drops short of the green.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading For straightaway work (and that is all that need concern the inexperienced player) the mashie can do nothing that the midiron cannot do, except to put the ball higher in the air and more at the mercy of the wind.
(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 For straightaway work (and that is all that need concern the inexperienced player) the mashie can do nothing that the midiron cannot do, except to put the ball higher in the air and more at the mercy of the wind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For straightaway work (and that is all that need concern the inexperienced player) the mashie can do nothing that the midiron cannot do, except to put the ball higher in the air and more at the mercy of the wind.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But “many are called and few get up.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For straightaway work (and that is all that need concern the inexperienced player) the mashie can do nothing that the midiron cannot do, except to put the ball higher in the air and more at the mercy of the wind.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading Yet, when the average golfer gets within a hundred and fifty yards of a green out comes his mashie, and one of two things happens: if the ball is half topped it goes to perdition; if it is hit clean it drops short of the green.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading For straightaway work (and that is all that need concern the inexperienced player) the mashie can do nothing that the midiron cannot do, except to put the ball higher in the air and more at the mercy of the wind.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But “many are called and few get up.”
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But “many are called and few get up.”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading For straightaway work (and that is all that need concern the inexperienced player) the mashie can do nothing that the midiron cannot do, except to put the ball higher in the air and more at the mercy of the wind.
cannot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For straightaway work (and that is all that need concern the inexperienced player) the mashie can do nothing that the midiron cannot do, except to put the ball higher in the air and more at the mercy of the wind.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Yet, when the average golfer gets within a hundred and fifty yards of a green out comes his mashie, and one of two things happens: if the ball is half topped it goes to perdition; if it is hit clean it drops short of the green.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Yet, when the average golfer gets within a hundred and fifty yards of a green out comes his mashie, and one of two things happens: if the ball is half topped it goes to perdition; if it is hit clean it drops short of the green.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading For straightaway work (and that is all that need concern the inexperienced player) the mashie can do nothing that the midiron cannot do, except to put the ball higher in the air and more at the mercy of the wind.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading For straightaway work (and that is all that need concern the inexperienced player) the mashie can do nothing that the midiron cannot do, except to put the ball higher in the air and more at the mercy of the wind.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading Yet, when the average golfer gets within a hundred and fifty yards of a green out comes his mashie, and one of two things happens: if the ball is half topped it goes to perdition; if it is hit clean it drops short of the green.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Of ten players, nine overswing with all the irons, and especially with the mashie.
apart from; not including
From this reading For straightaway work (and that is all that need concern the inexperienced player) the mashie can do nothing that the midiron cannot do, except to put the ball higher in the air and more at the mercy of the wind.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But “many are called and few get up.”
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Yet, when the average golfer gets within a hundred and fifty yards of a green out comes his mashie, and one of two things happens: if the ball is half topped it goes to perdition; if it is hit clean it drops short of the green.
moving swiftly
From this reading A lower flying ball would have reached the green or passed it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For straightaway work (and that is all that need concern the inexperienced player) the mashie can do nothing that the midiron cannot do, except to put the ball higher in the air and more at the mercy of the wind.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But “many are called and few get up.”
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading Yet, when the average golfer gets within a hundred and fifty yards of a green out comes his mashie, and one of two things happens: if the ball is half topped it goes to perdition; if it is hit clean it drops short of the green.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Yet, when the average golfer gets within a hundred and fifty yards of a green out comes his mashie, and one of two things happens: if the ball is half topped it goes to perdition; if it is hit clean it drops short of the green.
golfernounUS /ˈɡɑːlfər/
someone who plays the game of golf
From this reading Yet, when the average golfer gets within a hundred and fifty yards of a green out comes his mashie, and one of two things happens: if the ball is half topped it goes to perdition; if it is hit clean it drops short of the green.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Yet, when the average golfer gets within a hundred and fifty yards of a green out comes his mashie, and one of two things happens: if the ball is half topped it goes to perdition; if it is hit clean it drops short of the green.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Yet, when the average golfer gets within a hundred and fifty yards of a green out comes his mashie, and one of two things happens: if the ball is half topped it goes to perdition; if it is hit clean it drops short of the green.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Yet, when the average golfer gets within a hundred and fifty yards of a green out comes his mashie, and one of two things happens: if the ball is half topped it goes to perdition; if it is hit clean it drops short of the green.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A lower flying ball would have reached the green or passed it.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading For straightaway work (and that is all that need concern the inexperienced player) the mashie can do nothing that the midiron cannot do, except to put the ball higher in the air and more at the mercy of the wind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Yet, when the average golfer gets within a hundred and fifty yards of a green out comes his mashie, and one of two things happens: if the ball is half topped it goes to perdition; if it is hit clean it drops short of the green.
cause to move by striking
From this reading Yet, when the average golfer gets within a hundred and fifty yards of a green out comes his mashie, and one of two things happens: if the ball is half topped it goes to perdition; if it is hit clean it drops short of the green.
ten 10s
From this reading Yet, when the average golfer gets within a hundred and fifty yards of a green out comes his mashie, and one of two things happens: if the ball is half topped it goes to perdition; if it is hit clean it drops short of the green.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Yet, when the average golfer gets within a hundred and fifty yards of a green out comes his mashie, and one of two things happens: if the ball is half topped it goes to perdition; if it is hit clean it drops short of the green.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For straightaway work (and that is all that need concern the inexperienced player) the mashie can do nothing that the midiron cannot do, except to put the ball higher in the air and more at the mercy of the wind.
inexperiencedadjectiveUS /ɪnɪkˈspɪriənst/
lacking practical experience or training
From this reading For straightaway work (and that is all that need concern the inexperienced player) the mashie can do nothing that the midiron cannot do, except to put the ball higher in the air and more at the mercy of the wind.
ironsnounUS /ˈaɪərnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading Of ten players, nine overswing with all the irons, and especially with the mashie.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For straightaway work (and that is all that need concern the inexperienced player) the mashie can do nothing that the midiron cannot do, except to put the ball higher in the air and more at the mercy of the wind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yet, when the average golfer gets within a hundred and fifty yards of a green out comes his mashie, and one of two things happens: if the ball is half topped it goes to perdition; if it is hit clean it drops short of the green.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading A lower flying ball would have reached the green or passed it.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading But “many are called and few get up.”
mashienoun
middle-distance iron
From this reading For straightaway work (and that is all that need concern the inexperienced player) the mashie can do nothing that the midiron cannot do, except to put the ball higher in the air and more at the mercy of the wind.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading For straightaway work (and that is all that need concern the inexperienced player) the mashie can do nothing that the midiron cannot do, except to put the ball higher in the air and more at the mercy of the wind.
midironnoun
long iron with a nearly vertical face
From this reading For straightaway work (and that is all that need concern the inexperienced player) the mashie can do nothing that the midiron cannot do, except to put the ball higher in the air and more at the mercy of the wind.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For straightaway work (and that is all that need concern the inexperienced player) the mashie can do nothing that the midiron cannot do, except to put the ball higher in the air and more at the mercy of the wind.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading For straightaway work (and that is all that need concern the inexperienced player) the mashie can do nothing that the midiron cannot do, except to put the ball higher in the air and more at the mercy of the wind.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Of ten players, nine overswing with all the irons, and especially with the mashie.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading For straightaway work (and that is all that need concern the inexperienced player) the mashie can do nothing that the midiron cannot do, except to put the ball higher in the air and more at the mercy of the wind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For straightaway work (and that is all that need concern the inexperienced player) the mashie can do nothing that the midiron cannot do, except to put the ball higher in the air and more at the mercy of the wind.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Yet, when the average golfer gets within a hundred and fifty yards of a green out comes his mashie, and one of two things happens: if the ball is half topped it goes to perdition; if it is hit clean it drops short of the green.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A lower flying ball would have reached the green or passed it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Yet, when the average golfer gets within a hundred and fifty yards of a green out comes his mashie, and one of two things happens: if the ball is half topped it goes to perdition; if it is hit clean it drops short of the green.
overswing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of ten players, nine overswing with all the irons, and especially with the mashie.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A lower flying ball would have reached the green or passed it.
perditionnoun
(Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment
From this reading Yet, when the average golfer gets within a hundred and fifty yards of a green out comes his mashie, and one of two things happens: if the ball is half topped it goes to perdition; if it is hit clean it drops short of the green.
playernounUS /ˈpleɪər/
a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading For straightaway work (and that is all that need concern the inexperienced player) the mashie can do nothing that the midiron cannot do, except to put the ball higher in the air and more at the mercy of the wind.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading Of ten players, nine overswing with all the irons, and especially with the mashie.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading For straightaway work (and that is all that need concern the inexperienced player) the mashie can do nothing that the midiron cannot do, except to put the ball higher in the air and more at the mercy of the wind.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading A lower flying ball would have reached the green or passed it.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Yet, when the average golfer gets within a hundred and fifty yards of a green out comes his mashie, and one of two things happens: if the ball is half topped it goes to perdition; if it is hit clean it drops short of the green.
straightawaynounUS /ˈstreɪtəweɪ/
a straight segment of a roadway or racecourse
From this reading For straightaway work (and that is all that need concern the inexperienced player) the mashie can do nothing that the midiron cannot do, except to put the ball higher in the air and more at the mercy of the wind.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Of ten players, nine overswing with all the irons, and especially with the mashie.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For straightaway work (and that is all that need concern the inexperienced player) the mashie can do nothing that the midiron cannot do, except to put the ball higher in the air and more at the mercy of the wind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For straightaway work (and that is all that need concern the inexperienced player) the mashie can do nothing that the midiron cannot do, except to put the ball higher in the air and more at the mercy of the wind.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Yet, when the average golfer gets within a hundred and fifty yards of a green out comes his mashie, and one of two things happens: if the ball is half topped it goes to perdition; if it is hit clean it drops short of the green.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For straightaway work (and that is all that need concern the inexperienced player) the mashie can do nothing that the midiron cannot do, except to put the ball higher in the air and more at the mercy of the wind.
toppedadjectiveUS /tɑːpt/
having a top of a specified character
From this reading Yet, when the average golfer gets within a hundred and fifty yards of a green out comes his mashie, and one of two things happens: if the ball is half topped it goes to perdition; if it is hit clean it drops short of the green.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Yet, when the average golfer gets within a hundred and fifty yards of a green out comes his mashie, and one of two things happens: if the ball is half topped it goes to perdition; if it is hit clean it drops short of the green.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But “many are called and few get up.”
at the time that
From this reading Yet, when the average golfer gets within a hundred and fifty yards of a green out comes his mashie, and one of two things happens: if the ball is half topped it goes to perdition; if it is hit clean it drops short of the green.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading For straightaway work (and that is all that need concern the inexperienced player) the mashie can do nothing that the midiron cannot do, except to put the ball higher in the air and more at the mercy of the wind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Of ten players, nine overswing with all the irons, and especially with the mashie.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Yet, when the average golfer gets within a hundred and fifty yards of a green out comes his mashie, and one of two things happens: if the ball is half topped it goes to perdition; if it is hit clean it drops short of the green.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading For straightaway work (and that is all that need concern the inexperienced player) the mashie can do nothing that the midiron cannot do, except to put the ball higher in the air and more at the mercy of the wind.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A lower flying ball would have reached the green or passed it.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Yet, when the average golfer gets within a hundred and fifty yards of a green out comes his mashie, and one of two things happens: if the ball is half topped it goes to perdition; if it is hit clean it drops short of the green.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, when the average golfer gets within a hundred and fifty yards of a green out comes his mashie, and one of two things happens: if the ball is half topped it goes to perdition; if it is hit clean it drops short of the green.
