used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JOE GIVES FAIR WARNING Although the news only confirmed what had been all along expected, it was worth a great deal to the Giants to know certainly just whom they would have to fight.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading JOE GIVES FAIR WARNING Although the news only confirmed what had been all along expected, it was worth a great deal to the Giants to know certainly just whom they would have to fight.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading JOE GIVES FAIR WARNING Although the news only confirmed what had been all along expected, it was worth a great deal to the Giants to know certainly just whom they would have to fight.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading JOE GIVES FAIR WARNING Although the news only confirmed what had been all along expected, it was worth a great deal to the Giants to know certainly just whom they would have to fight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Their enemy now was detached from the crowd and out in the open.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading They could study him carefully and arrange a clear plan of campaign.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Joe and Jim were discussing the matter earnestly, as they passed out of the Polo Grounds to go downtown.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading JOE GIVES FAIR WARNING Although the news only confirmed what had been all along expected, it was worth a great deal to the Giants to know certainly just whom they would have to fight.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading They could study him carefully and arrange a clear plan of campaign.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading They could study him carefully and arrange a clear plan of campaign.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading JOE GIVES FAIR WARNING Although the news only confirmed what had been all along expected, it was worth a great deal to the Giants to know certainly just whom they would have to fight.
rid of obstructions
From this reading They could study him carefully and arrange a clear plan of campaign.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading JOE GIVES FAIR WARNING Although the news only confirmed what had been all along expected, it was worth a great deal to the Giants to know certainly just whom they would have to fight.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They could study him carefully and arrange a clear plan of campaign.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Their enemy now was detached from the crowd and out in the open.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading JOE GIVES FAIR WARNING Although the news only confirmed what had been all along expected, it was worth a great deal to the Giants to know certainly just whom they would have to fight.
detachedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtætʃt/
showing lack of emotional involvement
From this reading Their enemy now was detached from the crowd and out in the open.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Joe and Jim were discussing the matter earnestly, as they passed out of the Polo Grounds to go downtown.
Don't
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From this reading “Don’t let’s take the elevated,” suggested Joe.
downtownnounUS /ˈdaʊnˈtaʊn/
the central area or commercial center of a town or city
From this reading Joe and Jim were discussing the matter earnestly, as they passed out of the Polo Grounds to go downtown.
in a serious manner
From this reading Joe and Jim were discussing the matter earnestly, as they passed out of the Polo Grounds to go downtown.
elevatedadjectiveUS /ˈeləveɪtɪd/
raised above the ground
From this reading “Don’t let’s take the elevated,” suggested Joe.
an opposing military force
From this reading Their enemy now was detached from the crowd and out in the open.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading JOE GIVES FAIR WARNING Although the news only confirmed what had been all along expected, it was worth a great deal to the Giants to know certainly just whom they would have to fight.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading JOE GIVES FAIR WARNING Although the news only confirmed what had been all along expected, it was worth a great deal to the Giants to know certainly just whom they would have to fight.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading JOE GIVES FAIR WARNING Although the news only confirmed what had been all along expected, it was worth a great deal to the Giants to know certainly just whom they would have to fight.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Their enemy now was detached from the crowd and out in the open.
GiantsnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənts/
plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size
From this reading JOE GIVES FAIR WARNING Although the news only confirmed what had been all along expected, it was worth a great deal to the Giants to know certainly just whom they would have to fight.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading JOE GIVES FAIR WARNING Although the news only confirmed what had been all along expected, it was worth a great deal to the Giants to know certainly just whom they would have to fight.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Joe and Jim were discussing the matter earnestly, as they passed out of the Polo Grounds to go downtown.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading JOE GIVES FAIR WARNING Although the news only confirmed what had been all along expected, it was worth a great deal to the Giants to know certainly just whom they would have to fight.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Joe and Jim were discussing the matter earnestly, as they passed out of the Polo Grounds to go downtown.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading JOE GIVES FAIR WARNING Although the news only confirmed what had been all along expected, it was worth a great deal to the Giants to know certainly just whom they would have to fight.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading JOE GIVES FAIR WARNING Although the news only confirmed what had been all along expected, it was worth a great deal to the Giants to know certainly just whom they would have to fight.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They could study him carefully and arrange a clear plan of campaign.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Their enemy now was detached from the crowd and out in the open.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading JOE GIVES FAIR WARNING Although the news only confirmed what had been all along expected, it was worth a great deal to the Giants to know certainly just whom they would have to fight.
Jim
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From this reading Joe and Jim were discussing the matter earnestly, as they passed out of the Polo Grounds to go downtown.
JOE
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From this reading JOE GIVES FAIR WARNING Although the news only confirmed what had been all along expected, it was worth a great deal to the Giants to know certainly just whom they would have to fight.
and nothing more
From this reading JOE GIVES FAIR WARNING Although the news only confirmed what had been all along expected, it was worth a great deal to the Giants to know certainly just whom they would have to fight.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading JOE GIVES FAIR WARNING Although the news only confirmed what had been all along expected, it was worth a great deal to the Giants to know certainly just whom they would have to fight.
let's
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From this reading “Don’t let’s take the elevated,” suggested Joe.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Joe and Jim were discussing the matter earnestly, as they passed out of the Polo Grounds to go downtown.
information about recent and important events
From this reading JOE GIVES FAIR WARNING Although the news only confirmed what had been all along expected, it was worth a great deal to the Giants to know certainly just whom they would have to fight.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Their enemy now was detached from the crowd and out in the open.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They could study him carefully and arrange a clear plan of campaign.
and nothing more
From this reading JOE GIVES FAIR WARNING Although the news only confirmed what had been all along expected, it was worth a great deal to the Giants to know certainly just whom they would have to fight.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Their enemy now was detached from the crowd and out in the open.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Their enemy now was detached from the crowd and out in the open.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Joe and Jim were discussing the matter earnestly, as they passed out of the Polo Grounds to go downtown.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading They could study him carefully and arrange a clear plan of campaign.
PolonounUS /ˈpoʊloʊ/
Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324)
From this reading Joe and Jim were discussing the matter earnestly, as they passed out of the Polo Grounds to go downtown.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading They could study him carefully and arrange a clear plan of campaign.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading “Don’t let’s take the elevated,” suggested Joe.
carry out
From this reading “Don’t let’s take the elevated,” suggested Joe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JOE GIVES FAIR WARNING Although the news only confirmed what had been all along expected, it was worth a great deal to the Giants to know certainly just whom they would have to fight.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their enemy now was detached from the crowd and out in the open.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading JOE GIVES FAIR WARNING Although the news only confirmed what had been all along expected, it was worth a great deal to the Giants to know certainly just whom they would have to fight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JOE GIVES FAIR WARNING Although the news only confirmed what had been all along expected, it was worth a great deal to the Giants to know certainly just whom they would have to fight.
a message informing of danger
From this reading JOE GIVES FAIR WARNING Although the news only confirmed what had been all along expected, it was worth a great deal to the Giants to know certainly just whom they would have to fight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JOE GIVES FAIR WARNING Although the news only confirmed what had been all along expected, it was worth a great deal to the Giants to know certainly just whom they would have to fight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Joe and Jim were discussing the matter earnestly, as they passed out of the Polo Grounds to go downtown.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading JOE GIVES FAIR WARNING Although the news only confirmed what had been all along expected, it was worth a great deal to the Giants to know certainly just whom they would have to fight.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading JOE GIVES FAIR WARNING Although the news only confirmed what had been all along expected, it was worth a great deal to the Giants to know certainly just whom they would have to fight.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading JOE GIVES FAIR WARNING Although the news only confirmed what had been all along expected, it was worth a great deal to the Giants to know certainly just whom they would have to fight.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading JOE GIVES FAIR WARNING Although the news only confirmed what had been all along expected, it was worth a great deal to the Giants to know certainly just whom they would have to fight.
