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Chapter 30 of Baseball Joe in the Central League is here in full — 193 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
THE PENNANT The pennant was not yet won. So far the teams had broken even, and unless Pittston could take the next two games there would be a fifth one necessary. "If there is," decided Gregory, "we'll make it an exhibition, on some neutral diamond, and get a big crowd. It will mean a lot more money for us." "Will it?" asked Joe.
Chapter 30 of Baseball Joe in the Central League is here in full — 193 sentences across 39 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading “"If there is," decided Gregory, "we'll make it an exhibition, on some neutral diamond, and get a big crowd.”
the act of exhibiting
From this reading “"If there is," decided Gregory, "we'll make it an exhibition, on some neutral diamond, and get a big crowd.”
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading “So far the teams had broken even, and unless Pittston could take the next two games there would be a fifth one necessary.”
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading “So far the teams had broken even, and unless Pittston could take the next two games there would be a fifth one necessary.”
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading “"If there is," decided Gregory, "we'll make it an exhibition, on some neutral diamond, and get a big crowd.”
having no personal preference
From this reading “"If there is," decided Gregory, "we'll make it an exhibition, on some neutral diamond, and get a big crowd.”
the award given to the champion
From this reading “THE PENNANT The pennant was not yet won.”
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading “So far the teams had broken even, and unless Pittston could take the next two games there would be a fifth one necessary.”
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In this reading “It will mean a lot more money for us."”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So far the teams had broken even, and unless Pittston could take the next two games there would be a fifth one necessary.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "If there is," decided Gregory, "we'll make it an exhibition, on some neutral diamond, and get a big crowd.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So far the teams had broken even, and unless Pittston could take the next two games there would be a fifth one necessary.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Will it?" asked Joe.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading So far the teams had broken even, and unless Pittston could take the next two games there would be a fifth one necessary.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "If there is," decided Gregory, "we'll make it an exhibition, on some neutral diamond, and get a big crowd.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading So far the teams had broken even, and unless Pittston could take the next two games there would be a fifth one necessary.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading So far the teams had broken even, and unless Pittston could take the next two games there would be a fifth one necessary.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading "If there is," decided Gregory, "we'll make it an exhibition, on some neutral diamond, and get a big crowd.
recognizable; marked
From this reading "If there is," decided Gregory, "we'll make it an exhibition, on some neutral diamond, and get a big crowd.
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading "If there is," decided Gregory, "we'll make it an exhibition, on some neutral diamond, and get a big crowd.
divisible by two
From this reading So far the teams had broken even, and unless Pittston could take the next two games there would be a fifth one necessary.
the act of exhibiting
From this reading "If there is," decided Gregory, "we'll make it an exhibition, on some neutral diamond, and get a big crowd.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far the teams had broken even, and unless Pittston could take the next two games there would be a fifth one necessary.
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading So far the teams had broken even, and unless Pittston could take the next two games there would be a fifth one necessary.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It will mean a lot more money for us."
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading So far the teams had broken even, and unless Pittston could take the next two games there would be a fifth one necessary.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "If there is," decided Gregory, "we'll make it an exhibition, on some neutral diamond, and get a big crowd.
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading "If there is," decided Gregory, "we'll make it an exhibition, on some neutral diamond, and get a big crowd.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So far the teams had broken even, and unless Pittston could take the next two games there would be a fifth one necessary.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If there is," decided Gregory, "we'll make it an exhibition, on some neutral diamond, and get a big crowd.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If there is," decided Gregory, "we'll make it an exhibition, on some neutral diamond, and get a big crowd.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "If there is," decided Gregory, "we'll make it an exhibition, on some neutral diamond, and get a big crowd.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Will it?" asked Joe.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading It will mean a lot more money for us."
engage in
From this reading "If there is," decided Gregory, "we'll make it an exhibition, on some neutral diamond, and get a big crowd.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading It will mean a lot more money for us."
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading It will mean a lot more money for us."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It will mean a lot more money for us."
absolutely essential
From this reading So far the teams had broken even, and unless Pittston could take the next two games there would be a fifth one necessary.
having no personal preference
From this reading "If there is," decided Gregory, "we'll make it an exhibition, on some neutral diamond, and get a big crowd.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading So far the teams had broken even, and unless Pittston could take the next two games there would be a fifth one necessary.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE PENNANT The pennant was not yet won.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "If there is," decided Gregory, "we'll make it an exhibition, on some neutral diamond, and get a big crowd.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading So far the teams had broken even, and unless Pittston could take the next two games there would be a fifth one necessary.
the award given to the champion
From this reading THE PENNANT The pennant was not yet won.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading So far the teams had broken even, and unless Pittston could take the next two games there would be a fifth one necessary.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So far the teams had broken even, and unless Pittston could take the next two games there would be a fifth one necessary.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "If there is," decided Gregory, "we'll make it an exhibition, on some neutral diamond, and get a big crowd.
carry out
From this reading So far the teams had broken even, and unless Pittston could take the next two games there would be a fifth one necessary.
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading So far the teams had broken even, and unless Pittston could take the next two games there would be a fifth one necessary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PENNANT The pennant was not yet won.
in or at that place or location
From this reading So far the teams had broken even, and unless Pittston could take the next two games there would be a fifth one necessary.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading So far the teams had broken even, and unless Pittston could take the next two games there would be a fifth one necessary.
except if; if not
From this reading So far the teams had broken even, and unless Pittston could take the next two games there would be a fifth one necessary.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It will mean a lot more money for us."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PENNANT The pennant was not yet won.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "If there is," decided Gregory, "we'll make it an exhibition, on some neutral diamond, and get a big crowd.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will mean a lot more money for us."
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading THE PENNANT The pennant was not yet won.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading So far the teams had broken even, and unless Pittston could take the next two games there would be a fifth one necessary.
but in spite of that
From this reading THE PENNANT The pennant was not yet won.
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