used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE THROES OF A SLUMP Robson's round face had lost its usual smile.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading McRae's was like a thundercloud, and the players evaded him as much as they could.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading McRae's was like a thundercloud, and the players evaded him as much as they could.
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 It was a disgruntled crowd of baseball players that shook the dust of Cincinnati from their feet and started for Chicago.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Better luck next time," Joe comforted his mates.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading It was a disgruntled crowd of baseball players that shook the dust of Cincinnati from their feet and started for Chicago.
CincinnatinounUS /ˌsɪnsəˈnæti/
a city in southern Ohio on the Ohio river
From this reading It was a disgruntled crowd of baseball players that shook the dust of Cincinnati from their feet and started for Chicago.
comfortedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪd/
made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress
From this reading "Better luck next time," Joe comforted his mates.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading McRae's was like a thundercloud, and the players evaded him as much as they could.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading It was a disgruntled crowd of baseball players that shook the dust of Cincinnati from their feet and started for Chicago.
disgruntledadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡrʌntəld/
in a state of sulky dissatisfaction
From this reading It was a disgruntled crowd of baseball players that shook the dust of Cincinnati from their feet and started for Chicago.
remove the dust from
From this reading It was a disgruntled crowd of baseball players that shook the dust of Cincinnati from their feet and started for Chicago.
evadedverbUS /ɪˈveɪdɪd/
past form of “evade” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading McRae's was like a thundercloud, and the players evaded him as much as they could.
divisible by two
From this reading Even Larry was "Laughing Larry" no longer.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading IN THE THROES OF A SLUMP Robson's round face had lost its usual smile.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading It was a disgruntled crowd of baseball players that shook the dust of Cincinnati from their feet and started for Chicago.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a disgruntled crowd of baseball players that shook the dust of Cincinnati from their feet and started for Chicago.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was a disgruntled crowd of baseball players that shook the dust of Cincinnati from their feet and started for Chicago.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN THE THROES OF A SLUMP Robson's round face had lost its usual smile.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading McRae's was like a thundercloud, and the players evaded him as much as they could.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Better luck next time," Joe comforted his mates.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE THROES OF A SLUMP Robson's round face had lost its usual smile.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a disgruntled crowd of baseball players that shook the dust of Cincinnati from their feet and started for Chicago.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading IN THE THROES OF A SLUMP Robson's round face had lost its usual smile.
Joe
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From this reading "Better luck next time," Joe comforted his mates.
Larry
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From this reading Even Larry was "Laughing Larry" no longer.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading Even Larry was "Laughing Larry" no longer.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading McRae's was like a thundercloud, and the players evaded him as much as they could.
for more time
From this reading Even Larry was "Laughing Larry" no longer.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading IN THE THROES OF A SLUMP Robson's round face had lost its usual smile.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "Better luck next time," Joe comforted his mates.
matesnounUS /meɪts/
a pair of people who live together
From this reading "Better luck next time," Joe comforted his mates.
McRae's
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From this reading McRae's was like a thundercloud, and the players evaded him as much as they could.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading McRae's was like a thundercloud, and the players evaded him as much as they could.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "Better luck next time," Joe comforted his mates.
not any; not one
From this reading Even Larry was "Laughing Larry" no longer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE THROES OF A SLUMP Robson's round face had lost its usual smile.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading McRae's was like a thundercloud, and the players evaded him as much as they could.
Robson's
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From this reading IN THE THROES OF A SLUMP Robson's round face had lost its usual smile.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading IN THE THROES OF A SLUMP Robson's round face had lost its usual smile.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading It was a disgruntled crowd of baseball players that shook the dust of Cincinnati from their feet and started for Chicago.
SLUMPverbUS /slʌmp/
assume a drooping posture or carriage
From this reading IN THE THROES OF A SLUMP Robson's round face had lost its usual smile.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading IN THE THROES OF A SLUMP Robson's round face had lost its usual smile.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was a disgruntled crowd of baseball players that shook the dust of Cincinnati from their feet and started for Chicago.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a disgruntled crowd of baseball players that shook the dust of Cincinnati from their feet and started for Chicago.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE THROES OF A SLUMP Robson's round face had lost its usual smile.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was a disgruntled crowd of baseball players that shook the dust of Cincinnati from their feet and started for Chicago.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading McRae's was like a thundercloud, and the players evaded him as much as they could.
THROESnounUS /θroʊz/
violent pangs of suffering
From this reading IN THE THROES OF A SLUMP Robson's round face had lost its usual smile.
thundercloudnoun
a dark cloud of great vertical extent charged with electricity; associated with thunderstorms
From this reading McRae's was like a thundercloud, and the players evaded him as much as they could.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Better luck next time," Joe comforted his mates.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading IN THE THROES OF A SLUMP Robson's round face had lost its usual smile.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading McRae's was like a thundercloud, and the players evaded him as much as they could.
