used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To be sure they were by no means out of it, and a victory the next day would leave the clubs even up.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading The Red Sox stood in no particular fear of Markwith, although his ability was freely recognized.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The Red Sox stood in no particular fear of Markwith, although his ability was freely recognized.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To be sure they were by no means out of it, and a victory the next day would leave the clubs even up.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But the odds now were on the New York side, especially as it was certain that Baseball Joe would pitch in one of the games.
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 But the odds now were on the New York side, especially as it was certain that Baseball Joe would pitch in one of the games.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be sure they were by no means out of it, and a victory the next day would leave the clubs even up.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading PLOTTING MISCHIEF The feeling in Boston was in marked contrast to that in the metropolis, when the news was flashed over the wires that for the second day in succession the Red Sox had lost.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the odds now were on the New York side, especially as it was certain that Baseball Joe would pitch in one of the games.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To be sure they were by no means out of it, and a victory the next day would leave the clubs even up.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading But the odds now were on the New York side, especially as it was certain that Baseball Joe would pitch in one of the games.
clubsnounUS /klʌbz/
plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading To be sure they were by no means out of it, and a victory the next day would leave the clubs even up.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading PLOTTING MISCHIEF The feeling in Boston was in marked contrast to that in the metropolis, when the news was flashed over the wires that for the second day in succession the Red Sox had lost.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Still he could be handled.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading PLOTTING MISCHIEF The feeling in Boston was in marked contrast to that in the metropolis, when the news was flashed over the wires that for the second day in succession the Red Sox had lost.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading But the odds now were on the New York side, especially as it was certain that Baseball Joe would pitch in one of the games.
divisible by two
From this reading To be sure they were by no means out of it, and a victory the next day would leave the clubs even up.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The Red Sox stood in no particular fear of Markwith, although his ability was freely recognized.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading PLOTTING MISCHIEF The feeling in Boston was in marked contrast to that in the metropolis, when the news was flashed over the wires that for the second day in succession the Red Sox had lost.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading PLOTTING MISCHIEF The feeling in Boston was in marked contrast to that in the metropolis, when the news was flashed over the wires that for the second day in succession the Red Sox had lost.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PLOTTING MISCHIEF The feeling in Boston was in marked contrast to that in the metropolis, when the news was flashed over the wires that for the second day in succession the Red Sox had lost.
in a free manner
From this reading The Red Sox stood in no particular fear of Markwith, although his ability was freely recognized.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading But the odds now were on the New York side, especially as it was certain that Baseball Joe would pitch in one of the games.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PLOTTING MISCHIEF The feeling in Boston was in marked contrast to that in the metropolis, when the news was flashed over the wires that for the second day in succession the Red Sox had lost.
handledadjectiveUS /ˈhændəld/
having a usually specified type of handle
From this reading Still he could be handled.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Still he could be handled.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Red Sox stood in no particular fear of Markwith, although his ability was freely recognized.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PLOTTING MISCHIEF The feeling in Boston was in marked contrast to that in the metropolis, when the news was flashed over the wires that for the second day in succession the Red Sox had lost.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To be sure they were by no means out of it, and a victory the next day would leave the clubs even up.
Joe
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From this reading But the odds now were on the New York side, especially as it was certain that Baseball Joe would pitch in one of the games.
go away from a place
From this reading To be sure they were by no means out of it, and a victory the next day would leave the clubs even up.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading PLOTTING MISCHIEF The feeling in Boston was in marked contrast to that in the metropolis, when the news was flashed over the wires that for the second day in succession the Red Sox had lost.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading PLOTTING MISCHIEF The feeling in Boston was in marked contrast to that in the metropolis, when the news was flashed over the wires that for the second day in succession the Red Sox had lost.
Markwith
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From this reading The Red Sox stood in no particular fear of Markwith, although his ability was freely recognized.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading To be sure they were by no means out of it, and a victory the next day would leave the clubs even up.
metropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading PLOTTING MISCHIEF The feeling in Boston was in marked contrast to that in the metropolis, when the news was flashed over the wires that for the second day in succession the Red Sox had lost.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading PLOTTING MISCHIEF The feeling in Boston was in marked contrast to that in the metropolis, when the news was flashed over the wires that for the second day in succession the Red Sox had lost.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But the odds now were on the New York side, especially as it was certain that Baseball Joe would pitch in one of the games.
information about recent and important events
From this reading PLOTTING MISCHIEF The feeling in Boston was in marked contrast to that in the metropolis, when the news was flashed over the wires that for the second day in succession the Red Sox had lost.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading To be sure they were by no means out of it, and a victory the next day would leave the clubs even up.
not any; not one
From this reading To be sure they were by no means out of it, and a victory the next day would leave the clubs even up.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But the odds now were on the New York side, especially as it was certain that Baseball Joe would pitch in one of the games.
oddsnounUS /ɑːdz/
the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring
From this reading But the odds now were on the New York side, especially as it was certain that Baseball Joe would pitch in one of the games.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To be sure they were by no means out of it, and a victory the next day would leave the clubs even up.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But the odds now were on the New York side, especially as it was certain that Baseball Joe would pitch in one of the games.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But the odds now were on the New York side, especially as it was certain that Baseball Joe would pitch in one of the games.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading To be sure they were by no means out of it, and a victory the next day would leave the clubs even up.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading PLOTTING MISCHIEF The feeling in Boston was in marked contrast to that in the metropolis, when the news was flashed over the wires that for the second day in succession the Red Sox had lost.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The Red Sox stood in no particular fear of Markwith, although his ability was freely recognized.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading But the odds now were on the New York side, especially as it was certain that Baseball Joe would pitch in one of the games.
PLOTTINGverbUS /ˈplɑːtɪŋ/
inflected form of “plot” — plan secretly, usually something illegal
From this reading PLOTTING MISCHIEF The feeling in Boston was in marked contrast to that in the metropolis, when the news was flashed over the wires that for the second day in succession the Red Sox had lost.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The Red Sox stood in no particular fear of Markwith, although his ability was freely recognized.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading PLOTTING MISCHIEF The feeling in Boston was in marked contrast to that in the metropolis, when the news was flashed over the wires that for the second day in succession the Red Sox had lost.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading PLOTTING MISCHIEF The feeling in Boston was in marked contrast to that in the metropolis, when the news was flashed over the wires that for the second day in succession the Red Sox had lost.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading But the odds now were on the New York side, especially as it was certain that Baseball Joe would pitch in one of the games.
Sox
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From this reading PLOTTING MISCHIEF The feeling in Boston was in marked contrast to that in the metropolis, when the news was flashed over the wires that for the second day in succession the Red Sox had lost.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still he could be handled.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The Red Sox stood in no particular fear of Markwith, although his ability was freely recognized.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading PLOTTING MISCHIEF The feeling in Boston was in marked contrast to that in the metropolis, when the news was flashed over the wires that for the second day in succession the Red Sox had lost.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading To be sure they were by no means out of it, and a victory the next day would leave the clubs even up.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PLOTTING MISCHIEF The feeling in Boston was in marked contrast to that in the metropolis, when the news was flashed over the wires that for the second day in succession the Red Sox had lost.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PLOTTING MISCHIEF The feeling in Boston was in marked contrast to that in the metropolis, when the news was flashed over the wires that for the second day in succession the Red Sox had lost.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To be sure they were by no means out of it, and a victory the next day would leave the clubs even up.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PLOTTING MISCHIEF The feeling in Boston was in marked contrast to that in the metropolis, when the news was flashed over the wires that for the second day in succession the Red Sox had lost.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading To be sure they were by no means out of it, and a victory the next day would leave the clubs even up.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading To be sure they were by no means out of it, and a victory the next day would leave the clubs even up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PLOTTING MISCHIEF The feeling in Boston was in marked contrast to that in the metropolis, when the news was flashed over the wires that for the second day in succession the Red Sox had lost.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To be sure they were by no means out of it, and a victory the next day would leave the clubs even up.
at the time that
From this reading PLOTTING MISCHIEF The feeling in Boston was in marked contrast to that in the metropolis, when the news was flashed over the wires that for the second day in succession the Red Sox had lost.
wiresnounUS /ˈwaɪərz/
plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading PLOTTING MISCHIEF The feeling in Boston was in marked contrast to that in the metropolis, when the news was flashed over the wires that for the second day in succession the Red Sox had lost.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To be sure they were by no means out of it, and a victory the next day would leave the clubs even up.
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 But the odds now were on the New York side, especially as it was certain that Baseball Joe would pitch in one of the games.
