used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BREAK IN THE LUCK It was a highly elated crowd of Giants that chattered away excitedly in the clubhouse after the finish of the game.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A BREAK IN THE LUCK It was a highly elated crowd of Giants that chattered away excitedly in the clubhouse after the finish of the game.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jim and Joe came in for the major share of the honors, the first because of his superb pitching and the latter for the glorious home run that had clinched the victory.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A BREAK IN THE LUCK It was a highly elated crowd of Giants that chattered away excitedly in the clubhouse after the finish of the game.
Barclay
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From this reading "Some pitching, Barclay," said Hughson, clapping Jim on the shoulder.
battersnounUS /ˈbætərz/
plural of “batter” — (baseball) a ballplayer who is batting
From this reading "Do you realize that only thirty-two batters faced you and that eleven of them went out on strikes?
for the reason that
From this reading Jim and Joe came in for the major share of the honors, the first because of his superb pitching and the latter for the glorious home run that had clinched the victory.
terminate
From this reading A BREAK IN THE LUCK It was a highly elated crowd of Giants that chattered away excitedly in the clubhouse after the finish of the game.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading That's what I call twirling."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Jim and Joe came in for the major share of the honors, the first because of his superb pitching and the latter for the glorious home run that had clinched the victory.
chattered
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From this reading A BREAK IN THE LUCK It was a highly elated crowd of Giants that chattered away excitedly in the clubhouse after the finish of the game.
clappingnounUS /ˈklæpɪŋ/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading "Some pitching, Barclay," said Hughson, clapping Jim on the shoulder.
clinchedadjectiveUS /klɪntʃt/
closed or squeezed together tightly
From this reading Jim and Joe came in for the major share of the honors, the first because of his superb pitching and the latter for the glorious home run that had clinched the victory.
clubhousenounUS /ˈklʌbhaʊs/
a building that is occupied by a social club
From this reading A BREAK IN THE LUCK It was a highly elated crowd of Giants that chattered away excitedly in the clubhouse after the finish of the game.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading A BREAK IN THE LUCK It was a highly elated crowd of Giants that chattered away excitedly in the clubhouse after the finish of the game.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you realize that only thirty-two batters faced you and that eleven of them went out on strikes?
elatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈleɪtəd/
exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
From this reading A BREAK IN THE LUCK It was a highly elated crowd of Giants that chattered away excitedly in the clubhouse after the finish of the game.
being one more than ten
From this reading "Do you realize that only thirty-two batters faced you and that eleven of them went out on strikes?
excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading A BREAK IN THE LUCK It was a highly elated crowd of Giants that chattered away excitedly in the clubhouse after the finish of the game.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading "Do you realize that only thirty-two batters faced you and that eleven of them went out on strikes?
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading A BREAK IN THE LUCK It was a highly elated crowd of Giants that chattered away excitedly in the clubhouse after the finish of the game.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Jim and Joe came in for the major share of the honors, the first because of his superb pitching and the latter for the glorious home run that had clinched the victory.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jim and Joe came in for the major share of the honors, the first because of his superb pitching and the latter for the glorious home run that had clinched the victory.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading A BREAK IN THE LUCK It was a highly elated crowd of Giants that chattered away excitedly in the clubhouse after the finish of the game.
GiantsnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənts/
plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size
From this reading A BREAK IN THE LUCK It was a highly elated crowd of Giants that chattered away excitedly in the clubhouse after the finish of the game.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading Jim and Joe came in for the major share of the honors, the first because of his superb pitching and the latter for the glorious home run that had clinched the victory.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jim and Joe came in for the major share of the honors, the first because of his superb pitching and the latter for the glorious home run that had clinched the victory.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading A BREAK IN THE LUCK It was a highly elated crowd of Giants that chattered away excitedly in the clubhouse after the finish of the game.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jim and Joe came in for the major share of the honors, the first because of his superb pitching and the latter for the glorious home run that had clinched the victory.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Jim and Joe came in for the major share of the honors, the first because of his superb pitching and the latter for the glorious home run that had clinched the victory.
honorsnounUS /ˈɑːnərz/
plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Jim and Joe came in for the major share of the honors, the first because of his superb pitching and the latter for the glorious home run that had clinched the victory.
Hughson
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From this reading "Some pitching, Barclay," said Hughson, clapping Jim on the shoulder.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading That's what I call twirling."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A BREAK IN THE LUCK It was a highly elated crowd of Giants that chattered away excitedly in the clubhouse after the finish of the game.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A BREAK IN THE LUCK It was a highly elated crowd of Giants that chattered away excitedly in the clubhouse after the finish of the game.
Jim
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From this reading Jim and Joe came in for the major share of the honors, the first because of his superb pitching and the latter for the glorious home run that had clinched the victory.
Joe
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From this reading Jim and Joe came in for the major share of the honors, the first because of his superb pitching and the latter for the glorious home run that had clinched the victory.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Jim and Joe came in for the major share of the honors, the first because of his superb pitching and the latter for the glorious home run that had clinched the victory.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading A BREAK IN THE LUCK It was a highly elated crowd of Giants that chattered away excitedly in the clubhouse after the finish of the game.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Jim and Joe came in for the major share of the honors, the first because of his superb pitching and the latter for the glorious home run that had clinched the victory.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A BREAK IN THE LUCK It was a highly elated crowd of Giants that chattered away excitedly in the clubhouse after the finish of the game.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Some pitching, Barclay," said Hughson, clapping Jim on the shoulder.
and nothing more
From this reading "Do you realize that only thirty-two batters faced you and that eleven of them went out on strikes?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Do you realize that only thirty-two batters faced you and that eleven of them went out on strikes?
pitchingnounUS /ˈpɪtʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of pitcher on a baseball team
From this reading Jim and Joe came in for the major share of the honors, the first because of his superb pitching and the latter for the glorious home run that had clinched the victory.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading "Do you realize that only thirty-two batters faced you and that eleven of them went out on strikes?
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Jim and Joe came in for the major share of the honors, the first because of his superb pitching and the latter for the glorious home run that had clinched the victory.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Some pitching, Barclay," said Hughson, clapping Jim on the shoulder.
have in common
From this reading Jim and Joe came in for the major share of the honors, the first because of his superb pitching and the latter for the glorious home run that had clinched the victory.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading "Some pitching, Barclay," said Hughson, clapping Jim on the shoulder.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Some pitching, Barclay," said Hughson, clapping Jim on the shoulder.
strikesnounUS /straɪks/
plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
From this reading "Do you realize that only thirty-two batters faced you and that eleven of them went out on strikes?
superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Jim and Joe came in for the major share of the honors, the first because of his superb pitching and the latter for the glorious home run that had clinched the victory.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A BREAK IN THE LUCK It was a highly elated crowd of Giants that chattered away excitedly in the clubhouse after the finish of the game.
That's
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From this reading That's what I call twirling."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BREAK IN THE LUCK It was a highly elated crowd of Giants that chattered away excitedly in the clubhouse after the finish of the game.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Do you realize that only thirty-two batters faced you and that eleven of them went out on strikes?
thirty-twoadjective
being two more than thirty
From this reading "Do you realize that only thirty-two batters faced you and that eleven of them went out on strikes?
twirlingverbUS /ˈtwɜːrlɪŋ/
-ing form of “twirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading That's what I call twirling."
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Jim and Joe came in for the major share of the honors, the first because of his superb pitching and the latter for the glorious home run that had clinched the victory.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A BREAK IN THE LUCK It was a highly elated crowd of Giants that chattered away excitedly in the clubhouse after the finish of the game.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Do you realize that only thirty-two batters faced you and that eleven of them went out on strikes?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading That's what I call twirling."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you realize that only thirty-two batters faced you and that eleven of them went out on strikes?
