used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY The Giants did not have to slink into New York this time as they did on the return from the disastrous western trip of the year before.
admirersnounUS /ədˈmaɪrərz/
plural of “admirer” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading They were almost mobbed by their admirers at the station and the press of the city welcomed them back as conquering heroes.
anew
From this reading His great pitching and batting received their full meed of praise, and it was generally agreed that it was his comeback that had revived the flagging spirits of the team and set them again on the road to victory.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading His great pitching and batting received their full meed of praise, and it was generally agreed that it was his comeback that had revived the flagging spirits of the team and set them again on the road to victory.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading They were almost mobbed by their admirers at the station and the press of the city welcomed them back as conquering heroes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were almost mobbed by their admirers at the station and the press of the city welcomed them back as conquering heroes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY The Giants did not have to slink into New York this time as they did on the return from the disastrous western trip of the year before.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They were almost mobbed by their admirers at the station and the press of the city welcomed them back as conquering heroes.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading In the columns devoted to their exploits Joe got the lion’s share of attention.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading They were almost mobbed by their admirers at the station and the press of the city welcomed them back as conquering heroes.
battingnounUS /ˈbætɪŋ/
(baseball) the batter's attempt to get on base
From this reading His great pitching and batting received their full meed of praise, and it was generally agreed that it was his comeback that had revived the flagging spirits of the team and set them again on the road to victory.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Joe would not have been human if he had not been gratified at this recognition of his work.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY The Giants did not have to slink into New York this time as they did on the return from the disastrous western trip of the year before.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They were almost mobbed by their admirers at the station and the press of the city welcomed them back as conquering heroes.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading They were almost mobbed by their admirers at the station and the press of the city welcomed them back as conquering heroes.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading In the columns devoted to their exploits Joe got the lion’s share of attention.
comebacknounUS /ˈkʌmbæk/
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
From this reading His great pitching and batting received their full meed of praise, and it was generally agreed that it was his comeback that had revived the flagging spirits of the team and set them again on the road to victory.
conqueringnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərɪŋ/
the act of conquering
From this reading They were almost mobbed by their admirers at the station and the press of the city welcomed them back as conquering heroes.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading In the columns devoted to their exploits Joe got the lion’s share of attention.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY The Giants did not have to slink into New York this time as they did on the return from the disastrous western trip of the year before.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY The Giants did not have to slink into New York this time as they did on the return from the disastrous western trip of the year before.
the act of discovering something
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY The Giants did not have to slink into New York this time as they did on the return from the disastrous western trip of the year before.
exploitsnounUS /ˈeksplɔɪts/
plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement
From this reading In the columns devoted to their exploits Joe got the lion’s share of attention.
flaggingnounUS /ˈflæɡɪŋ/
flagstones collectively
From this reading His great pitching and batting received their full meed of praise, and it was generally agreed that it was his comeback that had revived the flagging spirits of the team and set them again on the road to victory.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY The Giants did not have to slink into New York this time as they did on the return from the disastrous western trip of the year before.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading His great pitching and batting received their full meed of praise, and it was generally agreed that it was his comeback that had revived the flagging spirits of the team and set them again on the road to victory.
usually; as a rule
From this reading His great pitching and batting received their full meed of praise, and it was generally agreed that it was his comeback that had revived the flagging spirits of the team and set them again on the road to victory.
GiantsnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənts/
plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY The Giants did not have to slink into New York this time as they did on the return from the disastrous western trip of the year before.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading In the columns devoted to their exploits Joe got the lion’s share of attention.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading Joe would not have been human if he had not been gratified at this recognition of his work.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading His great pitching and batting received their full meed of praise, and it was generally agreed that it was his comeback that had revived the flagging spirits of the team and set them again on the road to victory.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His great pitching and batting received their full meed of praise, and it was generally agreed that it was his comeback that had revived the flagging spirits of the team and set them again on the road to victory.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY The Giants did not have to slink into New York this time as they did on the return from the disastrous western trip of the year before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Joe would not have been human if he had not been gratified at this recognition of his work.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading They were almost mobbed by their admirers at the station and the press of the city welcomed them back as conquering heroes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His great pitching and batting received their full meed of praise, and it was generally agreed that it was his comeback that had revived the flagging spirits of the team and set them again on the road to victory.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Joe would not have been human if he had not been gratified at this recognition of his work.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Joe would not have been human if he had not been gratified at this recognition of his work.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the columns devoted to their exploits Joe got the lion’s share of attention.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY The Giants did not have to slink into New York this time as they did on the return from the disastrous western trip of the year before.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His great pitching and batting received their full meed of praise, and it was generally agreed that it was his comeback that had revived the flagging spirits of the team and set them again on the road to victory.
Joe
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From this reading In the columns devoted to their exploits Joe got the lion’s share of attention.
lion'snounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
possessive form of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading In the columns devoted to their exploits Joe got the lion’s share of attention.
meednoun
a fitting reward
From this reading His great pitching and batting received their full meed of praise, and it was generally agreed that it was his comeback that had revived the flagging spirits of the team and set them again on the road to victory.
mobbedverbUS /mɑːbd/
inflected form of “mob” — press tightly together or cram
From this reading They were almost mobbed by their admirers at the station and the press of the city welcomed them back as conquering heroes.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY The Giants did not have to slink into New York this time as they did on the return from the disastrous western trip of the year before.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY The Giants did not have to slink into New York this time as they did on the return from the disastrous western trip of the year before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY The Giants did not have to slink into New York this time as they did on the return from the disastrous western trip of the year before.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY The Giants did not have to slink into New York this time as they did on the return from the disastrous western trip of the year before.
pitchingnounUS /ˈpɪtʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of pitcher on a baseball team
From this reading His great pitching and batting received their full meed of praise, and it was generally agreed that it was his comeback that had revived the flagging spirits of the team and set them again on the road to victory.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading His great pitching and batting received their full meed of praise, and it was generally agreed that it was his comeback that had revived the flagging spirits of the team and set them again on the road to victory.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading They were almost mobbed by their admirers at the station and the press of the city welcomed them back as conquering heroes.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading His great pitching and batting received their full meed of praise, and it was generally agreed that it was his comeback that had revived the flagging spirits of the team and set them again on the road to victory.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading Joe would not have been human if he had not been gratified at this recognition of his work.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY The Giants did not have to slink into New York this time as they did on the return from the disastrous western trip of the year before.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading His great pitching and batting received their full meed of praise, and it was generally agreed that it was his comeback that had revived the flagging spirits of the team and set them again on the road to victory.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading His great pitching and batting received their full meed of praise, and it was generally agreed that it was his comeback that had revived the flagging spirits of the team and set them again on the road to victory.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading His great pitching and batting received their full meed of praise, and it was generally agreed that it was his comeback that had revived the flagging spirits of the team and set them again on the road to victory.
have in common
From this reading In the columns devoted to their exploits Joe got the lion’s share of attention.
slinkverb
walk stealthily
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY The Giants did not have to slink into New York this time as they did on the return from the disastrous western trip of the year before.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading His great pitching and batting received their full meed of praise, and it was generally agreed that it was his comeback that had revived the flagging spirits of the team and set them again on the road to victory.
STARTLINGadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY The Giants did not have to slink into New York this time as they did on the return from the disastrous western trip of the year before.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading They were almost mobbed by their admirers at the station and the press of the city welcomed them back as conquering heroes.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading His great pitching and batting received their full meed of praise, and it was generally agreed that it was his comeback that had revived the flagging spirits of the team and set them again on the road to victory.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His great pitching and batting received their full meed of praise, and it was generally agreed that it was his comeback that had revived the flagging spirits of the team and set them again on the road to victory.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY The Giants did not have to slink into New York this time as they did on the return from the disastrous western trip of the year before.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were almost mobbed by their admirers at the station and the press of the city welcomed them back as conquering heroes.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were almost mobbed by their admirers at the station and the press of the city welcomed them back as conquering heroes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY The Giants did not have to slink into New York this time as they did on the return from the disastrous western trip of the year before.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY The Giants did not have to slink into New York this time as they did on the return from the disastrous western trip of the year before.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY The Giants did not have to slink into New York this time as they did on the return from the disastrous western trip of the year before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY The Giants did not have to slink into New York this time as they did on the return from the disastrous western trip of the year before.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY The Giants did not have to slink into New York this time as they did on the return from the disastrous western trip of the year before.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading His great pitching and batting received their full meed of praise, and it was generally agreed that it was his comeback that had revived the flagging spirits of the team and set them again on the road to victory.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His great pitching and batting received their full meed of praise, and it was generally agreed that it was his comeback that had revived the flagging spirits of the team and set them again on the road to victory.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading They were almost mobbed by their admirers at the station and the press of the city welcomed them back as conquering heroes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were almost mobbed by their admirers at the station and the press of the city welcomed them back as conquering heroes.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY The Giants did not have to slink into New York this time as they did on the return from the disastrous western trip of the year before.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Joe would not have been human if he had not been gratified at this recognition of his work.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Joe would not have been human if he had not been gratified at this recognition of his work.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY The Giants did not have to slink into New York this time as they did on the return from the disastrous western trip of the year before.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY The Giants did not have to slink into New York this time as they did on the return from the disastrous western trip of the year before.
