Chapter XXIV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "Yes, we've got 'em beat a mile," added Seth Potter.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "Oh, it's a walk-over," boasted Tom Davis as he did an impromptu war dance.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "No game is won until it's over and we've got three more innings yet.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "Oh, it's a walk-over," boasted Tom Davis as he did an impromptu war dance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "Don't be too sure," commented the Academy captain.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading "Yes, we've got 'em beat a mile," added Seth Potter.

for the reason that

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

past form of “boast” — show off

From this reading "Oh, it's a walk-over," boasted Tom Davis as he did an impromptu war dance.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading "Don't be too sure," commented the Academy captain.

past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on

From this reading "Don't be too sure," commented the Academy captain.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading "Oh, it's a walk-over," boasted Tom Davis as he did an impromptu war dance.

English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)

From this reading "Oh, it's a walk-over," boasted Tom Davis as he did an impromptu war dance.

characterized by great determination

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "Oh, it's a walk-over," boasted Tom Davis as he did an impromptu war dance.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Don't be too sure," commented the Academy captain.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

a quad with a square body

From this reading "Yes, we've got 'em beat a mile," added Seth Potter.

divisible by two

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

promote over another

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading "No game is won until it's over and we've got three more innings yet.

brought together in one place

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Yes, we've got 'em beat a mile," added Seth Potter.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Oh, it's a walk-over," boasted Tom Davis as he did an impromptu war dance.

an extemporaneous speech or remark

From this reading "Oh, it's a walk-over," boasted Tom Davis as he did an impromptu war dance.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

(baseball) one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

the batting turn of a cricket player or team

From this reading "No game is won until it's over and we've got three more innings yet.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "No game is won until it's over and we've got three more innings yet.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Oh, it's a walk-over," boasted Tom Davis as he did an impromptu war dance.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading "Yes, we've got 'em beat a mile," added Seth Potter.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "No game is won until it's over and we've got three more innings yet.

not any; not one

From this reading "No game is won until it's over and we've got three more innings yet.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, it's a walk-over," boasted Tom Davis as he did an impromptu war dance.

plural of “opponent” — a contestant that you are matched against

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

above and across; more than

From this reading "No game is won until it's over and we've got three more innings yet.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly

From this reading "Yes, we've got 'em beat a mile," added Seth Potter.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

(Old Testament) third son of Adam and Eve; given by God in place of the murdered Abel

From this reading "Yes, we've got 'em beat a mile," added Seth Potter.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

assume a drooping posture or carriage

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading "Don't be too sure," commented the Academy captain.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

male cat

From this reading "Oh, it's a walk-over," boasted Tom Davis as he did an impromptu war dance.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "Don't be too sure," commented the Academy captain.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

up to a particular time

From this reading "No game is won until it's over and we've got three more innings yet.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Oh, it's a walk-over," boasted Tom Davis as he did an impromptu war dance.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading "Oh, it's a walk-over," boasted Tom Davis as he did an impromptu war dance.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Yes, we've got 'em beat a mile," added Seth Potter.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

at the time that

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading SAM ARRIVES Whether the Stars were determined to show their opponents what they could do when they tried or whether it was because they wanted to show their confidence in Joe, or even whether it was due to a slump in the playing of the Academy team, was not made manifest, but at any rate in their half of the sixth inning our friends gathered in four runs, making the score ten to three in their favor.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading "No game is won until it's over and we've got three more innings yet.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, we've got 'em beat a mile," added Seth Potter.

but in spite of that

From this reading "No game is won until it's over and we've got three more innings yet.