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From this reading A SINGULAR OCCURRENCE The most brilliant game of the season that far was over and the Giants had won by a score of 1 to 0.
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Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A SINGULAR OCCURRENCE The most brilliant game of the season that far was over and the Giants had won by a score of 1 to 0.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SINGULAR OCCURRENCE The most brilliant game of the season that far was over and the Giants had won by a score of 1 to 0.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When Baseball Joe, after battling his way through the crowds that swarmed down over the playing field, found himself in the midst of his rejoicing mates in the clubhouse he received one of the greatest ovations of his career.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A SINGULAR OCCURRENCE The most brilliant game of the season that far was over and the Giants had won by a score of 1 to 0.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “If ever there was a one-man game it was this one to-day,” gloated McRae, as he slapped Joe on the shoulder.
BaseballnounUS /ˈbeɪsˈbɔːl/
a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs
From this reading When Baseball Joe, after battling his way through the crowds that swarmed down over the playing field, found himself in the midst of his rejoicing mates in the clubhouse he received one of the greatest ovations of his career.
battlingverbUS /ˈbætəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “battle” — battle or contend against in or as if in a battle
From this reading When Baseball Joe, after battling his way through the crowds that swarmed down over the playing field, found himself in the midst of his rejoicing mates in the clubhouse he received one of the greatest ovations of his career.
maintain with or as if with a bet
From this reading I’ll bet Evans is savage enough to bite nails.”
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading “To think of shutting those birds out without a single hit.
biteverbUS /baɪt/
to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
From this reading I’ll bet Evans is savage enough to bite nails.”
of surpassing excellence
From this reading A SINGULAR OCCURRENCE The most brilliant game of the season that far was over and the Giants had won by a score of 1 to 0.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A SINGULAR OCCURRENCE The most brilliant game of the season that far was over and the Giants had won by a score of 1 to 0.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading When Baseball Joe, after battling his way through the crowds that swarmed down over the playing field, found himself in the midst of his rejoicing mates in the clubhouse he received one of the greatest ovations of his career.
clubhousenounUS /ˈklʌbhaʊs/
a building that is occupied by a social club
From this reading When Baseball Joe, after battling his way through the crowds that swarmed down over the playing field, found himself in the midst of his rejoicing mates in the clubhouse he received one of the greatest ovations of his career.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading When Baseball Joe, after battling his way through the crowds that swarmed down over the playing field, found himself in the midst of his rejoicing mates in the clubhouse he received one of the greatest ovations of his career.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When Baseball Joe, after battling his way through the crowds that swarmed down over the playing field, found himself in the midst of his rejoicing mates in the clubhouse he received one of the greatest ovations of his career.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I’ll bet Evans is savage enough to bite nails.”
EvansnounUS /ˈevənz/
United States anatomist who identified four pituitary hormones and discovered vitamin E (1882-1971)
From this reading I’ll bet Evans is savage enough to bite nails.”
at any time
From this reading “If ever there was a one-man game it was this one to-day,” gloated McRae, as he slapped Joe on the shoulder.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading A SINGULAR OCCURRENCE The most brilliant game of the season that far was over and the Giants had won by a score of 1 to 0.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading When Baseball Joe, after battling his way through the crowds that swarmed down over the playing field, found himself in the midst of his rejoicing mates in the clubhouse he received one of the greatest ovations of his career.
set up or found
From this reading When Baseball Joe, after battling his way through the crowds that swarmed down over the playing field, found himself in the midst of his rejoicing mates in the clubhouse he received one of the greatest ovations of his career.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading A SINGULAR OCCURRENCE The most brilliant game of the season that far was over and the Giants had won by a score of 1 to 0.
GiantsnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənts/
plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size
From this reading A SINGULAR OCCURRENCE The most brilliant game of the season that far was over and the Giants had won by a score of 1 to 0.
gloatedverbUS /ˈɡloʊtɪd/
past form of “gloat” — dwell on with satisfaction
From this reading “If ever there was a one-man game it was this one to-day,” gloated McRae, as he slapped Joe on the shoulder.
highest in quality
From this reading When Baseball Joe, after battling his way through the crowds that swarmed down over the playing field, found himself in the midst of his rejoicing mates in the clubhouse he received one of the greatest ovations of his career.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A SINGULAR OCCURRENCE The most brilliant game of the season that far was over and the Giants had won by a score of 1 to 0.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Baseball Joe, after battling his way through the crowds that swarmed down over the playing field, found himself in the midst of his rejoicing mates in the clubhouse he received one of the greatest ovations of his career.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When Baseball Joe, after battling his way through the crowds that swarmed down over the playing field, found himself in the midst of his rejoicing mates in the clubhouse he received one of the greatest ovations of his career.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Baseball Joe, after battling his way through the crowds that swarmed down over the playing field, found himself in the midst of his rejoicing mates in the clubhouse he received one of the greatest ovations of his career.
cause to move by striking
From this reading “To think of shutting those birds out without a single hit.
I'll
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From this reading I’ll bet Evans is savage enough to bite nails.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If ever there was a one-man game it was this one to-day,” gloated McRae, as he slapped Joe on the shoulder.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Baseball Joe, after battling his way through the crowds that swarmed down over the playing field, found himself in the midst of his rejoicing mates in the clubhouse he received one of the greatest ovations of his career.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I’ll bet Evans is savage enough to bite nails.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “If ever there was a one-man game it was this one to-day,” gloated McRae, as he slapped Joe on the shoulder.
Joe
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From this reading When Baseball Joe, after battling his way through the crowds that swarmed down over the playing field, found himself in the midst of his rejoicing mates in the clubhouse he received one of the greatest ovations of his career.
matesnounUS /meɪts/
a pair of people who live together
From this reading When Baseball Joe, after battling his way through the crowds that swarmed down over the playing field, found himself in the midst of his rejoicing mates in the clubhouse he received one of the greatest ovations of his career.
McRae
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From this reading “If ever there was a one-man game it was this one to-day,” gloated McRae, as he slapped Joe on the shoulder.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading When Baseball Joe, after battling his way through the crowds that swarmed down over the playing field, found himself in the midst of his rejoicing mates in the clubhouse he received one of the greatest ovations of his career.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A SINGULAR OCCURRENCE The most brilliant game of the season that far was over and the Giants had won by a score of 1 to 0.
nailsnounUS /neɪlz/
plural of “nail” — horny plate covering and protecting part of the dorsal surface of the digits
From this reading I’ll bet Evans is savage enough to bite nails.”
OCCURRENCEnounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading A SINGULAR OCCURRENCE The most brilliant game of the season that far was over and the Giants had won by a score of 1 to 0.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SINGULAR OCCURRENCE The most brilliant game of the season that far was over and the Giants had won by a score of 1 to 0.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “If ever there was a one-man game it was this one to-day,” gloated McRae, as he slapped Joe on the shoulder.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When Baseball Joe, after battling his way through the crowds that swarmed down over the playing field, found himself in the midst of his rejoicing mates in the clubhouse he received one of the greatest ovations of his career.
one-manadjectiveUS /ˈwʌnˈmæn/
designed for or restricted to a single person
From this reading “If ever there was a one-man game it was this one to-day,” gloated McRae, as he slapped Joe on the shoulder.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “To think of shutting those birds out without a single hit.
ovationsnounUS /oʊˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “ovation” — enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause)
From this reading When Baseball Joe, after battling his way through the crowds that swarmed down over the playing field, found himself in the midst of his rejoicing mates in the clubhouse he received one of the greatest ovations of his career.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A SINGULAR OCCURRENCE The most brilliant game of the season that far was over and the Giants had won by a score of 1 to 0.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading When Baseball Joe, after battling his way through the crowds that swarmed down over the playing field, found himself in the midst of his rejoicing mates in the clubhouse he received one of the greatest ovations of his career.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading When Baseball Joe, after battling his way through the crowds that swarmed down over the playing field, found himself in the midst of his rejoicing mates in the clubhouse he received one of the greatest ovations of his career.
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading When Baseball Joe, after battling his way through the crowds that swarmed down over the playing field, found himself in the midst of his rejoicing mates in the clubhouse he received one of the greatest ovations of his career.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading I’ll bet Evans is savage enough to bite nails.”
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading A SINGULAR OCCURRENCE The most brilliant game of the season that far was over and the Giants had won by a score of 1 to 0.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading A SINGULAR OCCURRENCE The most brilliant game of the season that far was over and the Giants had won by a score of 1 to 0.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading “If ever there was a one-man game it was this one to-day,” gloated McRae, as he slapped Joe on the shoulder.
shuttingnounUS /ˈʃʌtɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading “To think of shutting those birds out without a single hit.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading “To think of shutting those birds out without a single hit.
unusual or striking
From this reading A SINGULAR OCCURRENCE The most brilliant game of the season that far was over and the Giants had won by a score of 1 to 0.
slappedverbUS /slæpt/
inflected form of “slap” — hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand
From this reading “If ever there was a one-man game it was this one to-day,” gloated McRae, as he slapped Joe on the shoulder.
swarmedverbUS /swɔːrmd/
past form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading When Baseball Joe, after battling his way through the crowds that swarmed down over the playing field, found himself in the midst of his rejoicing mates in the clubhouse he received one of the greatest ovations of his career.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A SINGULAR OCCURRENCE The most brilliant game of the season that far was over and the Giants had won by a score of 1 to 0.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SINGULAR OCCURRENCE The most brilliant game of the season that far was over and the Giants had won by a score of 1 to 0.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “If ever there was a one-man game it was this one to-day,” gloated McRae, as he slapped Joe on the shoulder.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “To think of shutting those birds out without a single hit.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “If ever there was a one-man game it was this one to-day,” gloated McRae, as he slapped Joe on the shoulder.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “To think of shutting those birds out without a single hit.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading When Baseball Joe, after battling his way through the crowds that swarmed down over the playing field, found himself in the midst of his rejoicing mates in the clubhouse he received one of the greatest ovations of his career.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A SINGULAR OCCURRENCE The most brilliant game of the season that far was over and the Giants had won by a score of 1 to 0.
to-day
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From this reading “If ever there was a one-man game it was this one to-day,” gloated McRae, as he slapped Joe on the shoulder.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A SINGULAR OCCURRENCE The most brilliant game of the season that far was over and the Giants had won by a score of 1 to 0.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When Baseball Joe, after battling his way through the crowds that swarmed down over the playing field, found himself in the midst of his rejoicing mates in the clubhouse he received one of the greatest ovations of his career.
at the time that
From this reading When Baseball Joe, after battling his way through the crowds that swarmed down over the playing field, found himself in the midst of his rejoicing mates in the clubhouse he received one of the greatest ovations of his career.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “To think of shutting those birds out without a single hit.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading A SINGULAR OCCURRENCE The most brilliant game of the season that far was over and the Giants had won by a score of 1 to 0.
