used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WONDERFUL WORK The Western clubs had come and gone and now the Giants were engaged in a short series with the rest of the Eastern teams before themselves starting on an invasion of the West.
anew
From this reading The Western clubs were decidedly the stronger half of the National League, and it was practically certain that one or the other of these would be the one that the Giants would have to beat if they again won the pennant.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading WONDERFUL WORK The Western clubs had come and gone and now the Giants were engaged in a short series with the rest of the Eastern teams before themselves starting on an invasion of the West.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WONDERFUL WORK The Western clubs had come and gone and now the Giants were engaged in a short series with the rest of the Eastern teams before themselves starting on an invasion of the West.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading St. Louis, as has been said, was especially strong with the bat, and her sluggers were feared by every pitcher in the league.
batnounUS /bæt/
nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
From this reading St. Louis, as has been said, was especially strong with the bat, and her sluggers were feared by every pitcher in the league.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Western clubs were decidedly the stronger half of the National League, and it was practically certain that one or the other of these would be the one that the Giants would have to beat if they again won the pennant.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading The Western clubs were decidedly the stronger half of the National League, and it was practically certain that one or the other of these would be the one that the Giants would have to beat if they again won the pennant.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading St. Louis, as has been said, was especially strong with the bat, and her sluggers were feared by every pitcher in the league.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading WONDERFUL WORK The Western clubs had come and gone and now the Giants were engaged in a short series with the rest of the Eastern teams before themselves starting on an invasion of the West.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading She had a strong pitching staff, too, none of them bright particular stars with the exception of Leadows, but well up to major-league standards.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had a strong pitching staff, too, none of them bright particular stars with the exception of Leadows, but well up to major-league standards.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading St. Louis, as has been said, was especially strong with the bat, and her sluggers were feared by every pitcher in the league.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The Western clubs were decidedly the stronger half of the National League, and it was practically certain that one or the other of these would be the one that the Giants would have to beat if they again won the pennant.
clubsnounUS /klʌbz/
plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading WONDERFUL WORK The Western clubs had come and gone and now the Giants were engaged in a short series with the rest of the Eastern teams before themselves starting on an invasion of the West.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading WONDERFUL WORK The Western clubs had come and gone and now the Giants were engaged in a short series with the rest of the Eastern teams before themselves starting on an invasion of the West.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading The Western clubs were decidedly the stronger half of the National League, and it was practically certain that one or the other of these would be the one that the Giants would have to beat if they again won the pennant.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And there was not one of them that did not have a “look in” for the flag.
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading WONDERFUL WORK The Western clubs had come and gone and now the Giants were engaged in a short series with the rest of the Eastern teams before themselves starting on an invasion of the West.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading WONDERFUL WORK The Western clubs had come and gone and now the Giants were engaged in a short series with the rest of the Eastern teams before themselves starting on an invasion of the West.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading St. Louis, as has been said, was especially strong with the bat, and her sluggers were feared by every pitcher in the league.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading St. Louis, as has been said, was especially strong with the bat, and her sluggers were feared by every pitcher in the league.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading She had a strong pitching staff, too, none of them bright particular stars with the exception of Leadows, but well up to major-league standards.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading St. Louis, as has been said, was especially strong with the bat, and her sluggers were feared by every pitcher in the league.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading And there was not one of them that did not have a “look in” for the flag.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And there was not one of them that did not have a “look in” for the flag.
GiantsnounUS /ˈdʒaɪənts/
plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size
From this reading WONDERFUL WORK The Western clubs had come and gone and now the Giants were engaged in a short series with the rest of the Eastern teams before themselves starting on an invasion of the West.
destroyed or killed
From this reading WONDERFUL WORK The Western clubs had come and gone and now the Giants were engaged in a short series with the rest of the Eastern teams before themselves starting on an invasion of the West.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WONDERFUL WORK The Western clubs had come and gone and now the Giants were engaged in a short series with the rest of the Eastern teams before themselves starting on an invasion of the West.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The Western clubs were decidedly the stronger half of the National League, and it was practically certain that one or the other of these would be the one that the Giants would have to beat if they again won the pennant.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading St. Louis, as has been said, was especially strong with the bat, and her sluggers were feared by every pitcher in the league.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Western clubs were decidedly the stronger half of the National League, and it was practically certain that one or the other of these would be the one that the Giants would have to beat if they again won the pennant.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading St. Louis, as has been said, was especially strong with the bat, and her sluggers were feared by every pitcher in the league.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The Western clubs were decidedly the stronger half of the National League, and it was practically certain that one or the other of these would be the one that the Giants would have to beat if they again won the pennant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WONDERFUL WORK The Western clubs had come and gone and now the Giants were engaged in a short series with the rest of the Eastern teams before themselves starting on an invasion of the West.
invasionnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/
the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
From this reading WONDERFUL WORK The Western clubs had come and gone and now the Giants were engaged in a short series with the rest of the Eastern teams before themselves starting on an invasion of the West.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Western clubs were decidedly the stronger half of the National League, and it was practically certain that one or the other of these would be the one that the Giants would have to beat if they again won the pennant.
Leadows
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From this reading She had a strong pitching staff, too, none of them bright particular stars with the exception of Leadows, but well up to major-league standards.
LeaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading The Western clubs were decidedly the stronger half of the National League, and it was practically certain that one or the other of these would be the one that the Giants would have to beat if they again won the pennant.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading And there was not one of them that did not have a “look in” for the flag.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading St. Louis, as has been said, was especially strong with the bat, and her sluggers were feared by every pitcher in the league.
major-league
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From this reading She had a strong pitching staff, too, none of them bright particular stars with the exception of Leadows, but well up to major-league standards.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading The Western clubs were decidedly the stronger half of the National League, and it was practically certain that one or the other of these would be the one that the Giants would have to beat if they again won the pennant.
not one, and not any
From this reading She had a strong pitching staff, too, none of them bright particular stars with the exception of Leadows, but well up to major-league standards.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And there was not one of them that did not have a “look in” for the flag.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading WONDERFUL WORK The Western clubs had come and gone and now the Giants were engaged in a short series with the rest of the Eastern teams before themselves starting on an invasion of the West.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WONDERFUL WORK The Western clubs had come and gone and now the Giants were engaged in a short series with the rest of the Eastern teams before themselves starting on an invasion of the West.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading WONDERFUL WORK The Western clubs had come and gone and now the Giants were engaged in a short series with the rest of the Eastern teams before themselves starting on an invasion of the West.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Western clubs were decidedly the stronger half of the National League, and it was practically certain that one or the other of these would be the one that the Giants would have to beat if they again won the pennant.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Western clubs were decidedly the stronger half of the National League, and it was practically certain that one or the other of these would be the one that the Giants would have to beat if they again won the pennant.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The Western clubs were decidedly the stronger half of the National League, and it was practically certain that one or the other of these would be the one that the Giants would have to beat if they again won the pennant.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading She had a strong pitching staff, too, none of them bright particular stars with the exception of Leadows, but well up to major-league standards.
pennantnounUS /ˈpenənt/
the award given to the champion
From this reading The Western clubs were decidedly the stronger half of the National League, and it was practically certain that one or the other of these would be the one that the Giants would have to beat if they again won the pennant.
pitchernounUS /ˈpɪtʃər/
(baseball) the person who does the pitching
From this reading St. Louis, as has been said, was especially strong with the bat, and her sluggers were feared by every pitcher in the league.
pitchingnounUS /ˈpɪtʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of pitcher on a baseball team
From this reading She had a strong pitching staff, too, none of them bright particular stars with the exception of Leadows, but well up to major-league standards.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading The Western clubs were decidedly the stronger half of the National League, and it was practically certain that one or the other of these would be the one that the Giants would have to beat if they again won the pennant.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading WONDERFUL WORK The Western clubs had come and gone and now the Giants were engaged in a short series with the rest of the Eastern teams before themselves starting on an invasion of the West.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading St. Louis, as has been said, was especially strong with the bat, and her sluggers were feared by every pitcher in the league.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading WONDERFUL WORK The Western clubs had come and gone and now the Giants were engaged in a short series with the rest of the Eastern teams before themselves starting on an invasion of the West.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had a strong pitching staff, too, none of them bright particular stars with the exception of Leadows, but well up to major-league standards.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading WONDERFUL WORK The Western clubs had come and gone and now the Giants were engaged in a short series with the rest of the Eastern teams before themselves starting on an invasion of the West.
sluggersnounUS /ˈslʌɡərz/
plural of “slugger” — (baseball) a ballplayer who is batting
From this reading St. Louis, as has been said, was especially strong with the bat, and her sluggers were feared by every pitcher in the league.
St
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From this reading St. Louis, as has been said, was especially strong with the bat, and her sluggers were feared by every pitcher in the league.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading She had a strong pitching staff, too, none of them bright particular stars with the exception of Leadows, but well up to major-league standards.
standardsnounUS /ˈstændərdz/
plural of “standard” — a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
From this reading She had a strong pitching staff, too, none of them bright particular stars with the exception of Leadows, but well up to major-league standards.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading She had a strong pitching staff, too, none of them bright particular stars with the exception of Leadows, but well up to major-league standards.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading WONDERFUL WORK The Western clubs had come and gone and now the Giants were engaged in a short series with the rest of the Eastern teams before themselves starting on an invasion of the West.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading St. Louis, as has been said, was especially strong with the bat, and her sluggers were feared by every pitcher in the league.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The Western clubs were decidedly the stronger half of the National League, and it was practically certain that one or the other of these would be the one that the Giants would have to beat if they again won the pennant.
teamsnounUS /tiːmz/
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading WONDERFUL WORK The Western clubs had come and gone and now the Giants were engaged in a short series with the rest of the Eastern teams before themselves starting on an invasion of the West.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Western clubs were decidedly the stronger half of the National League, and it was practically certain that one or the other of these would be the one that the Giants would have to beat if they again won the pennant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WONDERFUL WORK The Western clubs had come and gone and now the Giants were engaged in a short series with the rest of the Eastern teams before themselves starting on an invasion of the West.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And there was not one of them that did not have a “look in” for the flag.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading WONDERFUL WORK The Western clubs had come and gone and now the Giants were engaged in a short series with the rest of the Eastern teams before themselves starting on an invasion of the West.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And there was not one of them that did not have a “look in” for the flag.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The Western clubs were decidedly the stronger half of the National League, and it was practically certain that one or the other of these would be the one that the Giants would have to beat if they again won the pennant.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Western clubs were decidedly the stronger half of the National League, and it was practically certain that one or the other of these would be the one that the Giants would have to beat if they again won the pennant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Western clubs were decidedly the stronger half of the National League, and it was practically certain that one or the other of these would be the one that the Giants would have to beat if they again won the pennant.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She had a strong pitching staff, too, none of them bright particular stars with the exception of Leadows, but well up to major-league standards.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She had a strong pitching staff, too, none of them bright particular stars with the exception of Leadows, but well up to major-league standards.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Western clubs were decidedly the stronger half of the National League, and it was practically certain that one or the other of these would be the one that the Giants would have to beat if they again won the pennant.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading She had a strong pitching staff, too, none of them bright particular stars with the exception of Leadows, but well up to major-league standards.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WONDERFUL WORK The Western clubs had come and gone and now the Giants were engaged in a short series with the rest of the Eastern teams before themselves starting on an invasion of the West.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading WONDERFUL WORK The Western clubs had come and gone and now the Giants were engaged in a short series with the rest of the Eastern teams before themselves starting on an invasion of the West.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading WONDERFUL WORK The Western clubs had come and gone and now the Giants were engaged in a short series with the rest of the Eastern teams before themselves starting on an invasion of the West.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WONDERFUL WORK The Western clubs had come and gone and now the Giants were engaged in a short series with the rest of the Eastern teams before themselves starting on an invasion of the West.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading The Western clubs were decidedly the stronger half of the National League, and it was practically certain that one or the other of these would be the one that the Giants would have to beat if they again won the pennant.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading WONDERFUL WORK The Western clubs had come and gone and now the Giants were engaged in a short series with the rest of the Eastern teams before themselves starting on an invasion of the West.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading WONDERFUL WORK The Western clubs had come and gone and now the Giants were engaged in a short series with the rest of the Eastern teams before themselves starting on an invasion of the West.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Western clubs were decidedly the stronger half of the National League, and it was practically certain that one or the other of these would be the one that the Giants would have to beat if they again won the pennant.
