used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was almost a foregone conclusion after that sensational inning when Joe went down and out with his sprained arm, after saving the game.
ACCUSATIONnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/
a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading THE ACCUSATION Yale won from West Point.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was almost a foregone conclusion after that sensational inning when Joe went down and out with his sprained arm, after saving the game.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Weston was called on to go in and replace Joe, and the former 'varsity pitcher, in spite of his feeling against our hero, had that in him which made him do his best in spite of the odds against him.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was almost a foregone conclusion after that sensational inning when Joe went down and out with his sprained arm, after saving the game.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was almost a foregone conclusion after that sensational inning when Joe went down and out with his sprained arm, after saving the game.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading It was almost a foregone conclusion after that sensational inning when Joe went down and out with his sprained arm, after saving the game.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Weston was half hoping that the game would be a tie, which would give him a chance to go on the mound and show what he could do at pitching against a formidable opponent of Yale.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Weston was half hoping that the game would be a tie, which would give him a chance to go on the mound and show what he could do at pitching against a formidable opponent of Yale.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His mates rallied to the support of, not only himself, but the whole team, and, the cadets, having been held runless, the wearers of the blue made a determined stand.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Weston was called on to go in and replace Joe, and the former 'varsity pitcher, in spite of his feeling against our hero, had that in him which made him do his best in spite of the odds against him.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading His mates rallied to the support of, not only himself, but the whole team, and, the cadets, having been held runless, the wearers of the blue made a determined stand.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His mates rallied to the support of, not only himself, but the whole team, and, the cadets, having been held runless, the wearers of the blue made a determined stand.
cadetsnounUS /kəˈdets/
plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading His mates rallied to the support of, not only himself, but the whole team, and, the cadets, having been held runless, the wearers of the blue made a determined stand.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Weston was called on to go in and replace Joe, and the former 'varsity pitcher, in spite of his feeling against our hero, had that in him which made him do his best in spite of the odds against him.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Weston was half hoping that the game would be a tie, which would give him a chance to go on the mound and show what he could do at pitching against a formidable opponent of Yale.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading It was almost a foregone conclusion after that sensational inning when Joe went down and out with his sprained arm, after saving the game.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Weston was half hoping that the game would be a tie, which would give him a chance to go on the mound and show what he could do at pitching against a formidable opponent of Yale.
characterized by great determination
From this reading His mates rallied to the support of, not only himself, but the whole team, and, the cadets, having been held runless, the wearers of the blue made a determined stand.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Weston was called on to go in and replace Joe, and the former 'varsity pitcher, in spite of his feeling against our hero, had that in him which made him do his best in spite of the odds against him.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It was almost a foregone conclusion after that sensational inning when Joe went down and out with his sprained arm, after saving the game.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Weston was called on to go in and replace Joe, and the former 'varsity pitcher, in spite of his feeling against our hero, had that in him which made him do his best in spite of the odds against him.
foregoneadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrˈɡɔːn/
well in the past; former
From this reading It was almost a foregone conclusion after that sensational inning when Joe went down and out with his sprained arm, after saving the game.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Weston was called on to go in and replace Joe, and the former 'varsity pitcher, in spite of his feeling against our hero, had that in him which made him do his best in spite of the odds against him.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading Weston was half hoping that the game would be a tie, which would give him a chance to go on the mound and show what he could do at pitching against a formidable opponent of Yale.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE ACCUSATION Yale won from West Point.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading It was almost a foregone conclusion after that sensational inning when Joe went down and out with his sprained arm, after saving the game.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Weston was half hoping that the game would be a tie, which would give him a chance to go on the mound and show what he could do at pitching against a formidable opponent of Yale.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Weston was called on to go in and replace Joe, and the former 'varsity pitcher, in spite of his feeling against our hero, had that in him which made him do his best in spite of the odds against him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Weston was called on to go in and replace Joe, and the former 'varsity pitcher, in spite of his feeling against our hero, had that in him which made him do his best in spite of the odds against him.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Weston was half hoping that the game would be a tie, which would give him a chance to go on the mound and show what he could do at pitching against a formidable opponent of Yale.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading His mates rallied to the support of, not only himself, but the whole team, and, the cadets, having been held runless, the wearers of the blue made a determined stand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Weston was half hoping that the game would be a tie, which would give him a chance to go on the mound and show what he could do at pitching against a formidable opponent of Yale.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading His mates rallied to the support of, not only himself, but the whole team, and, the cadets, having been held runless, the wearers of the blue made a determined stand.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Weston was called on to go in and replace Joe, and the former 'varsity pitcher, in spite of his feeling against our hero, had that in him which made him do his best in spite of the odds against him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Weston was called on to go in and replace Joe, and the former 'varsity pitcher, in spite of his feeling against our hero, had that in him which made him do his best in spite of the odds against him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading His mates rallied to the support of, not only himself, but the whole team, and, the cadets, having been held runless, the wearers of the blue made a determined stand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was almost a foregone conclusion after that sensational inning when Joe went down and out with his sprained arm, after saving the game.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Weston was half hoping that the game would be a tie, which would give him a chance to go on the mound and show what he could do at pitching against a formidable opponent of Yale.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Weston was called on to go in and replace Joe, and the former 'varsity pitcher, in spite of his feeling against our hero, had that in him which made him do his best in spite of the odds against him.
inningnounUS /ˈɪnɪŋ/
(baseball) one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat
From this reading It was almost a foregone conclusion after that sensational inning when Joe went down and out with his sprained arm, after saving the game.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was almost a foregone conclusion after that sensational inning when Joe went down and out with his sprained arm, after saving the game.
Joe
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From this reading It was almost a foregone conclusion after that sensational inning when Joe went down and out with his sprained arm, after saving the game.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading His mates rallied to the support of, not only himself, but the whole team, and, the cadets, having been held runless, the wearers of the blue made a determined stand.
matesnounUS /meɪts/
a pair of people who live together
From this reading His mates rallied to the support of, not only himself, but the whole team, and, the cadets, having been held runless, the wearers of the blue made a determined stand.
moundnounUS /maʊnd/
(baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
From this reading Weston was half hoping that the game would be a tie, which would give him a chance to go on the mound and show what he could do at pitching against a formidable opponent of Yale.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His mates rallied to the support of, not only himself, but the whole team, and, the cadets, having been held runless, the wearers of the blue made a determined stand.
oddsnounUS /ɑːdz/
the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring
From this reading Weston was called on to go in and replace Joe, and the former 'varsity pitcher, in spite of his feeling against our hero, had that in him which made him do his best in spite of the odds against him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His mates rallied to the support of, not only himself, but the whole team, and, the cadets, having been held runless, the wearers of the blue made a determined stand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Weston was called on to go in and replace Joe, and the former 'varsity pitcher, in spite of his feeling against our hero, had that in him which made him do his best in spite of the odds against him.
and nothing more
From this reading His mates rallied to the support of, not only himself, but the whole team, and, the cadets, having been held runless, the wearers of the blue made a determined stand.
opponentnounUS /əˈpoʊnənt/
a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading Weston was half hoping that the game would be a tie, which would give him a chance to go on the mound and show what he could do at pitching against a formidable opponent of Yale.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Weston was called on to go in and replace Joe, and the former 'varsity pitcher, in spite of his feeling against our hero, had that in him which made him do his best in spite of the odds against him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was almost a foregone conclusion after that sensational inning when Joe went down and out with his sprained arm, after saving the game.
pitchernounUS /ˈpɪtʃər/
(baseball) the person who does the pitching
From this reading Weston was called on to go in and replace Joe, and the former 'varsity pitcher, in spite of his feeling against our hero, had that in him which made him do his best in spite of the odds against him.
pitchingnounUS /ˈpɪtʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of pitcher on a baseball team
From this reading Weston was half hoping that the game would be a tie, which would give him a chance to go on the mound and show what he could do at pitching against a formidable opponent of Yale.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading THE ACCUSATION Yale won from West Point.
ralliedverbUS /ˈrælid/
inflected form of “rally” — gather
From this reading His mates rallied to the support of, not only himself, but the whole team, and, the cadets, having been held runless, the wearers of the blue made a determined stand.
replaceverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪs/
substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading Weston was called on to go in and replace Joe, and the former 'varsity pitcher, in spite of his feeling against our hero, had that in him which made him do his best in spite of the odds against him.
runless
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From this reading His mates rallied to the support of, not only himself, but the whole team, and, the cadets, having been held runless, the wearers of the blue made a determined stand.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading It was almost a foregone conclusion after that sensational inning when Joe went down and out with his sprained arm, after saving the game.
sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading It was almost a foregone conclusion after that sensational inning when Joe went down and out with his sprained arm, after saving the game.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Weston was half hoping that the game would be a tie, which would give him a chance to go on the mound and show what he could do at pitching against a formidable opponent of Yale.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Weston was called on to go in and replace Joe, and the former 'varsity pitcher, in spite of his feeling against our hero, had that in him which made him do his best in spite of the odds against him.
sprainedverbUS /spreɪnd/
past form of “sprain” — twist suddenly so as to sprain
From this reading It was almost a foregone conclusion after that sensational inning when Joe went down and out with his sprained arm, after saving the game.
be standing; be upright
From this reading His mates rallied to the support of, not only himself, but the whole team, and, the cadets, having been held runless, the wearers of the blue made a determined stand.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading His mates rallied to the support of, not only himself, but the whole team, and, the cadets, having been held runless, the wearers of the blue made a determined stand.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading His mates rallied to the support of, not only himself, but the whole team, and, the cadets, having been held runless, the wearers of the blue made a determined stand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was almost a foregone conclusion after that sensational inning when Joe went down and out with his sprained arm, after saving the game.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ACCUSATION Yale won from West Point.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading Weston was half hoping that the game would be a tie, which would give him a chance to go on the mound and show what he could do at pitching against a formidable opponent of Yale.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His mates rallied to the support of, not only himself, but the whole team, and, the cadets, having been held runless, the wearers of the blue made a determined stand.
varsitynounUS /ˈvɑːrsɪti/
a British abbreviation of “university”; usually refers to Oxford University or Cambridge University
From this reading Weston was called on to go in and replace Joe, and the former 'varsity pitcher, in spite of his feeling against our hero, had that in him which made him do his best in spite of the odds against him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was almost a foregone conclusion after that sensational inning when Joe went down and out with his sprained arm, after saving the game.
wearersnounUS /ˈwerərz/
plural of “wearer” — a person who wears or carries or displays something as a body covering or accessory
From this reading His mates rallied to the support of, not only himself, but the whole team, and, the cadets, having been held runless, the wearers of the blue made a determined stand.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was almost a foregone conclusion after that sensational inning when Joe went down and out with his sprained arm, after saving the game.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading THE ACCUSATION Yale won from West Point.
WestonnounUS /ˈwestən/
United States photographer(1886-1958)
From this reading Weston was called on to go in and replace Joe, and the former 'varsity pitcher, in spite of his feeling against our hero, had that in him which made him do his best in spite of the odds against him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Weston was half hoping that the game would be a tie, which would give him a chance to go on the mound and show what he could do at pitching against a formidable opponent of Yale.
at the time that
From this reading It was almost a foregone conclusion after that sensational inning when Joe went down and out with his sprained arm, after saving the game.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Weston was called on to go in and replace Joe, and the former 'varsity pitcher, in spite of his feeling against our hero, had that in him which made him do his best in spite of the odds against him.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading His mates rallied to the support of, not only himself, but the whole team, and, the cadets, having been held runless, the wearers of the blue made a determined stand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was almost a foregone conclusion after that sensational inning when Joe went down and out with his sprained arm, after saving the game.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading THE ACCUSATION Yale won from West Point.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Weston was half hoping that the game would be a tie, which would give him a chance to go on the mound and show what he could do at pitching against a formidable opponent of Yale.
YalenounUS /jeɪl/
a university in Connecticut
From this reading THE ACCUSATION Yale won from West Point.
