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From this reading A DOUBLE DEFEAT Highland School was defeated, 6 to 4, at Highland, on Wednesday, in a loosely played game in which errors on both sides accounted for most of the tallies.
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From this reading A DOUBLE DEFEAT Highland School was defeated, 6 to 4, at Highland, on Wednesday, in a loosely played game in which errors on both sides accounted for most of the tallies.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DOUBLE DEFEAT Highland School was defeated, 6 to 4, at Highland, on Wednesday, in a loosely played game in which errors on both sides accounted for most of the tallies.
accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
From this reading A DOUBLE DEFEAT Highland School was defeated, 6 to 4, at Highland, on Wednesday, in a loosely played game in which errors on both sides accounted for most of the tallies.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Highland got no more tallies after Erlingby’s arrival on the mound, and, in the eighth, Wyndham combined a hit, a sacrifice and a stolen base with a Highland error and put two more runs across, bringing the score to 6 to 4, at which it remained.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Highland got no more tallies after Erlingby’s arrival on the mound, and, in the eighth, Wyndham combined a hit, a sacrifice and a stolen base with a Highland error and put two more runs across, bringing the score to 6 to 4, at which it remained.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Tom helped pile up the Dark Blue’s total of three errors, contributing an unfortunate fumble which, like most of his errors, was due to over-eagerness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Frost was in the box for Wyndham and might have stayed through the whole contest had he had good backing.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Highland got no more tallies after Erlingby’s arrival on the mound, and, in the eighth, Wyndham combined a hit, a sacrifice and a stolen base with a Highland error and put two more runs across, bringing the score to 6 to 4, at which it remained.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it was, miscues in the sixth inning let in three Highland runs, and Frosty got wobbly and was relieved by Erlingby.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A DOUBLE DEFEAT Highland School was defeated, 6 to 4, at Highland, on Wednesday, in a loosely played game in which errors on both sides accounted for most of the tallies.
backingnounUS /ˈbækɪŋ/
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading Frost was in the box for Wyndham and might have stayed through the whole contest had he had good backing.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading Highland got no more tallies after Erlingby’s arrival on the mound, and, in the eighth, Wyndham combined a hit, a sacrifice and a stolen base with a Highland error and put two more runs across, bringing the score to 6 to 4, at which it remained.
Blue'snounUS /bluːz/
possessive form of “blue” — blue color or pigment; resembling the color of the clear sky in the daytime
From this reading Tom helped pile up the Dark Blue’s total of three errors, contributing an unfortunate fumble which, like most of his errors, was due to over-eagerness.
the two together, not just one
From this reading A DOUBLE DEFEAT Highland School was defeated, 6 to 4, at Highland, on Wednesday, in a loosely played game in which errors on both sides accounted for most of the tallies.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Frost was in the box for Wyndham and might have stayed through the whole contest had he had good backing.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Highland got no more tallies after Erlingby’s arrival on the mound, and, in the eighth, Wyndham combined a hit, a sacrifice and a stolen base with a Highland error and put two more runs across, bringing the score to 6 to 4, at which it remained.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As it was, miscues in the sixth inning let in three Highland runs, and Frosty got wobbly and was relieved by Erlingby.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading Highland got no more tallies after Erlingby’s arrival on the mound, and, in the eighth, Wyndham combined a hit, a sacrifice and a stolen base with a Highland error and put two more runs across, bringing the score to 6 to 4, at which it remained.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading Frost was in the box for Wyndham and might have stayed through the whole contest had he had good backing.
contributingadjectiveUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪŋ/
tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
From this reading Tom helped pile up the Dark Blue’s total of three errors, contributing an unfortunate fumble which, like most of his errors, was due to over-eagerness.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Tom helped pile up the Dark Blue’s total of three errors, contributing an unfortunate fumble which, like most of his errors, was due to over-eagerness.
DEFEATnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading A DOUBLE DEFEAT Highland School was defeated, 6 to 4, at Highland, on Wednesday, in a loosely played game in which errors on both sides accounted for most of the tallies.
defeatedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfiːtəd/
beaten or overcome; not victorious
From this reading A DOUBLE DEFEAT Highland School was defeated, 6 to 4, at Highland, on Wednesday, in a loosely played game in which errors on both sides accounted for most of the tallies.
increase twofold
From this reading A DOUBLE DEFEAT Highland School was defeated, 6 to 4, at Highland, on Wednesday, in a loosely played game in which errors on both sides accounted for most of the tallies.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Tom helped pile up the Dark Blue’s total of three errors, contributing an unfortunate fumble which, like most of his errors, was due to over-eagerness.
eighthadjectiveUS /eɪtθ/
coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position
From this reading Highland got no more tallies after Erlingby’s arrival on the mound, and, in the eighth, Wyndham combined a hit, a sacrifice and a stolen base with a Highland error and put two more runs across, bringing the score to 6 to 4, at which it remained.
Erlingby
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From this reading As it was, miscues in the sixth inning let in three Highland runs, and Frosty got wobbly and was relieved by Erlingby.
Erlingby's
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From this reading Highland got no more tallies after Erlingby’s arrival on the mound, and, in the eighth, Wyndham combined a hit, a sacrifice and a stolen base with a Highland error and put two more runs across, bringing the score to 6 to 4, at which it remained.
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Highland got no more tallies after Erlingby’s arrival on the mound, and, in the eighth, Wyndham combined a hit, a sacrifice and a stolen base with a Highland error and put two more runs across, bringing the score to 6 to 4, at which it remained.
errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading A DOUBLE DEFEAT Highland School was defeated, 6 to 4, at Highland, on Wednesday, in a loosely played game in which errors on both sides accounted for most of the tallies.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A DOUBLE DEFEAT Highland School was defeated, 6 to 4, at Highland, on Wednesday, in a loosely played game in which errors on both sides accounted for most of the tallies.
FrostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading Frost was in the box for Wyndham and might have stayed through the whole contest had he had good backing.
FrostyadjectiveUS /ˈfrɔːsti/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading As it was, miscues in the sixth inning let in three Highland runs, and Frosty got wobbly and was relieved by Erlingby.
fumbleverbUS /ˈfʌmbəl/
feel about uncertainly or blindly
From this reading Tom helped pile up the Dark Blue’s total of three errors, contributing an unfortunate fumble which, like most of his errors, was due to over-eagerness.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading A DOUBLE DEFEAT Highland School was defeated, 6 to 4, at Highland, on Wednesday, in a loosely played game in which errors on both sides accounted for most of the tallies.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Frost was in the box for Wyndham and might have stayed through the whole contest had he had good backing.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading As it was, miscues in the sixth inning let in three Highland runs, and Frosty got wobbly and was relieved by Erlingby.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Frost was in the box for Wyndham and might have stayed through the whole contest had he had good backing.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Frost was in the box for Wyndham and might have stayed through the whole contest had he had good backing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frost was in the box for Wyndham and might have stayed through the whole contest had he had good backing.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Tom helped pile up the Dark Blue’s total of three errors, contributing an unfortunate fumble which, like most of his errors, was due to over-eagerness.
HighlandnounUS /ˈhaɪlənd/
elevated (e.g., mountainous) land
From this reading A DOUBLE DEFEAT Highland School was defeated, 6 to 4, at Highland, on Wednesday, in a loosely played game in which errors on both sides accounted for most of the tallies.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tom helped pile up the Dark Blue’s total of three errors, contributing an unfortunate fumble which, like most of his errors, was due to over-eagerness.
cause to move by striking
From this reading Highland got no more tallies after Erlingby’s arrival on the mound, and, in the eighth, Wyndham combined a hit, a sacrifice and a stolen base with a Highland error and put two more runs across, bringing the score to 6 to 4, at which it remained.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A DOUBLE DEFEAT Highland School was defeated, 6 to 4, at Highland, on Wednesday, in a loosely played game in which errors on both sides accounted for most of the tallies.
inningnounUS /ˈɪnɪŋ/
(baseball) one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat
From this reading As it was, miscues in the sixth inning let in three Highland runs, and Frosty got wobbly and was relieved by Erlingby.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As it was, miscues in the sixth inning let in three Highland runs, and Frosty got wobbly and was relieved by Erlingby.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading As it was, miscues in the sixth inning let in three Highland runs, and Frosty got wobbly and was relieved by Erlingby.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Tom helped pile up the Dark Blue’s total of three errors, contributing an unfortunate fumble which, like most of his errors, was due to over-eagerness.
looselyadverbUS /ˈluːsli/
in a relaxed manner; not rigid
From this reading A DOUBLE DEFEAT Highland School was defeated, 6 to 4, at Highland, on Wednesday, in a loosely played game in which errors on both sides accounted for most of the tallies.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Frost was in the box for Wyndham and might have stayed through the whole contest had he had good backing.
miscuesnounUS /ˈmɪskjuːz/
plural of “miscue” — a faulty shot in billiards; the cue tip slips off the cue ball
From this reading As it was, miscues in the sixth inning let in three Highland runs, and Frosty got wobbly and was relieved by Erlingby.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Highland got no more tallies after Erlingby’s arrival on the mound, and, in the eighth, Wyndham combined a hit, a sacrifice and a stolen base with a Highland error and put two more runs across, bringing the score to 6 to 4, at which it remained.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A DOUBLE DEFEAT Highland School was defeated, 6 to 4, at Highland, on Wednesday, in a loosely played game in which errors on both sides accounted for most of the tallies.
moundnounUS /maʊnd/
(baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
From this reading Highland got no more tallies after Erlingby’s arrival on the mound, and, in the eighth, Wyndham combined a hit, a sacrifice and a stolen base with a Highland error and put two more runs across, bringing the score to 6 to 4, at which it remained.
not any; not one
From this reading Highland got no more tallies after Erlingby’s arrival on the mound, and, in the eighth, Wyndham combined a hit, a sacrifice and a stolen base with a Highland error and put two more runs across, bringing the score to 6 to 4, at which it remained.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DOUBLE DEFEAT Highland School was defeated, 6 to 4, at Highland, on Wednesday, in a loosely played game in which errors on both sides accounted for most of the tallies.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A DOUBLE DEFEAT Highland School was defeated, 6 to 4, at Highland, on Wednesday, in a loosely played game in which errors on both sides accounted for most of the tallies.
over-eagerness
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From this reading Tom helped pile up the Dark Blue’s total of three errors, contributing an unfortunate fumble which, like most of his errors, was due to over-eagerness.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Tom helped pile up the Dark Blue’s total of three errors, contributing an unfortunate fumble which, like most of his errors, was due to over-eagerness.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading A DOUBLE DEFEAT Highland School was defeated, 6 to 4, at Highland, on Wednesday, in a loosely played game in which errors on both sides accounted for most of the tallies.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Highland got no more tallies after Erlingby’s arrival on the mound, and, in the eighth, Wyndham combined a hit, a sacrifice and a stolen base with a Highland error and put two more runs across, bringing the score to 6 to 4, at which it remained.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading As it was, miscues in the sixth inning let in three Highland runs, and Frosty got wobbly and was relieved by Erlingby.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Highland got no more tallies after Erlingby’s arrival on the mound, and, in the eighth, Wyndham combined a hit, a sacrifice and a stolen base with a Highland error and put two more runs across, bringing the score to 6 to 4, at which it remained.
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading As it was, miscues in the sixth inning let in three Highland runs, and Frosty got wobbly and was relieved by Erlingby.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading Highland got no more tallies after Erlingby’s arrival on the mound, and, in the eighth, Wyndham combined a hit, a sacrifice and a stolen base with a Highland error and put two more runs across, bringing the score to 6 to 4, at which it remained.
an educational institution
From this reading A DOUBLE DEFEAT Highland School was defeated, 6 to 4, at Highland, on Wednesday, in a loosely played game in which errors on both sides accounted for most of the tallies.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading Highland got no more tallies after Erlingby’s arrival on the mound, and, in the eighth, Wyndham combined a hit, a sacrifice and a stolen base with a Highland error and put two more runs across, bringing the score to 6 to 4, at which it remained.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A DOUBLE DEFEAT Highland School was defeated, 6 to 4, at Highland, on Wednesday, in a loosely played game in which errors on both sides accounted for most of the tallies.
sixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading As it was, miscues in the sixth inning let in three Highland runs, and Frosty got wobbly and was relieved by Erlingby.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Frost was in the box for Wyndham and might have stayed through the whole contest had he had good backing.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading Highland got no more tallies after Erlingby’s arrival on the mound, and, in the eighth, Wyndham combined a hit, a sacrifice and a stolen base with a Highland error and put two more runs across, bringing the score to 6 to 4, at which it remained.
talliesnounUS /ˈtæliz/
plural of “tally” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading A DOUBLE DEFEAT Highland School was defeated, 6 to 4, at Highland, on Wednesday, in a loosely played game in which errors on both sides accounted for most of the tallies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DOUBLE DEFEAT Highland School was defeated, 6 to 4, at Highland, on Wednesday, in a loosely played game in which errors on both sides accounted for most of the tallies.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading As it was, miscues in the sixth inning let in three Highland runs, and Frosty got wobbly and was relieved by Erlingby.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Frost was in the box for Wyndham and might have stayed through the whole contest had he had good backing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A DOUBLE DEFEAT Highland School was defeated, 6 to 4, at Highland, on Wednesday, in a loosely played game in which errors on both sides accounted for most of the tallies.
male cat
From this reading Tom helped pile up the Dark Blue’s total of three errors, contributing an unfortunate fumble which, like most of his errors, was due to over-eagerness.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading Tom helped pile up the Dark Blue’s total of three errors, contributing an unfortunate fumble which, like most of his errors, was due to over-eagerness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Highland got no more tallies after Erlingby’s arrival on the mound, and, in the eighth, Wyndham combined a hit, a sacrifice and a stolen base with a Highland error and put two more runs across, bringing the score to 6 to 4, at which it remained.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Tom helped pile up the Dark Blue’s total of three errors, contributing an unfortunate fumble which, like most of his errors, was due to over-eagerness.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Tom helped pile up the Dark Blue’s total of three errors, contributing an unfortunate fumble which, like most of his errors, was due to over-eagerness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A DOUBLE DEFEAT Highland School was defeated, 6 to 4, at Highland, on Wednesday, in a loosely played game in which errors on both sides accounted for most of the tallies.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading A DOUBLE DEFEAT Highland School was defeated, 6 to 4, at Highland, on Wednesday, in a loosely played game in which errors on both sides accounted for most of the tallies.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A DOUBLE DEFEAT Highland School was defeated, 6 to 4, at Highland, on Wednesday, in a loosely played game in which errors on both sides accounted for most of the tallies.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Frost was in the box for Wyndham and might have stayed through the whole contest had he had good backing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Highland got no more tallies after Erlingby’s arrival on the mound, and, in the eighth, Wyndham combined a hit, a sacrifice and a stolen base with a Highland error and put two more runs across, bringing the score to 6 to 4, at which it remained.
wobblyadjectiveUS /ˈwɑːbəli/
inclined to shake as from weakness or defect
From this reading As it was, miscues in the sixth inning let in three Highland runs, and Frosty got wobbly and was relieved by Erlingby.
Wyndham
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From this reading Frost was in the box for Wyndham and might have stayed through the whole contest had he had good backing.
