used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SID IS SPIKED "By Jove, but I'm glad we're going out of town for a game," remarked Tom to Phil the next morning.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It may put him on his feet again, after this business of Langridge, Miss Harrison, and the newspaper clipping.
anew
From this reading It may put him on his feet again, after this business of Langridge, Miss Harrison, and the newspaper clipping.
(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 Hang it all! girls can sure mix things up when they want to, can't they?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Why?" inquired the first baseman, as he critically examined his favorite mushroom bat, which he had mended with wire and tape.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Why?" inquired the first baseman, as he critically examined his favorite mushroom bat, which he had mended with wire and tape.
baseman
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batnounUS /bæt/
nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
From this reading "Why?" inquired the first baseman, as he critically examined his favorite mushroom bat, which he had mended with wire and tape.
for the reason that
From this reading "Because of Sid.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It may put him on his feet again, after this business of Langridge, Miss Harrison, and the newspaper clipping.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading SID IS SPIKED "By Jove, but I'm glad we're going out of town for a game," remarked Tom to Phil the next morning.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SID IS SPIKED "By Jove, but I'm glad we're going out of town for a game," remarked Tom to Phil the next morning.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Hang it all! girls can sure mix things up when they want to, can't they?"
can't
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From this reading Hang it all! girls can sure mix things up when they want to, can't they?"
clippingnounUS /ˈklɪpɪŋ/
an excerpt cut from a newspaper or magazine
From this reading It may put him on his feet again, after this business of Langridge, Miss Harrison, and the newspaper clipping.
criticallyadverbUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəli/
in a critical manner
From this reading "Why?" inquired the first baseman, as he critically examined his favorite mushroom bat, which he had mended with wire and tape.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading "Why?" inquired the first baseman, as he critically examined his favorite mushroom bat, which he had mended with wire and tape.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading "Why?" inquired the first baseman, as he critically examined his favorite mushroom bat, which he had mended with wire and tape.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading It may put him on his feet again, after this business of Langridge, Miss Harrison, and the newspaper clipping.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Why?" inquired the first baseman, as he critically examined his favorite mushroom bat, which he had mended with wire and tape.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SID IS SPIKED "By Jove, but I'm glad we're going out of town for a game," remarked Tom to Phil the next morning.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading SID IS SPIKED "By Jove, but I'm glad we're going out of town for a game," remarked Tom to Phil the next morning.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Hang it all! girls can sure mix things up when they want to, can't they?"
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading SID IS SPIKED "By Jove, but I'm glad we're going out of town for a game," remarked Tom to Phil the next morning.
the act of departing
From this reading SID IS SPIKED "By Jove, but I'm glad we're going out of town for a game," remarked Tom to Phil the next morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Why?" inquired the first baseman, as he critically examined his favorite mushroom bat, which he had mended with wire and tape.
be suspended or hanging
From this reading Hang it all! girls can sure mix things up when they want to, can't they?"
HarrisonnounUS /ˈherɪsən/
English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)
From this reading It may put him on his feet again, after this business of Langridge, Miss Harrison, and the newspaper clipping.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Why?" inquired the first baseman, as he critically examined his favorite mushroom bat, which he had mended with wire and tape.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It may put him on his feet again, after this business of Langridge, Miss Harrison, and the newspaper clipping.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Why?" inquired the first baseman, as he critically examined his favorite mushroom bat, which he had mended with wire and tape.
I'm
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From this reading SID IS SPIKED "By Jove, but I'm glad we're going out of town for a game," remarked Tom to Phil the next morning.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Why?" inquired the first baseman, as he critically examined his favorite mushroom bat, which he had mended with wire and tape.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SID IS SPIKED "By Jove, but I'm glad we're going out of town for a game," remarked Tom to Phil the next morning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may put him on his feet again, after this business of Langridge, Miss Harrison, and the newspaper clipping.
Jovenoun
(Roman mythology) supreme god of Romans; counterpart of Greek Zeus
From this reading SID IS SPIKED "By Jove, but I'm glad we're going out of town for a game," remarked Tom to Phil the next morning.
Langridge
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From this reading It may put him on his feet again, after this business of Langridge, Miss Harrison, and the newspaper clipping.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may put him on his feet again, after this business of Langridge, Miss Harrison, and the newspaper clipping.
mendedverbUS /ˈmendɪd/
past form of “mend” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading "Why?" inquired the first baseman, as he critically examined his favorite mushroom bat, which he had mended with wire and tape.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It may put him on his feet again, after this business of Langridge, Miss Harrison, and the newspaper clipping.
mixverbUS /mɪks/
mix together different elements
From this reading Hang it all! girls can sure mix things up when they want to, can't they?"
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading SID IS SPIKED "By Jove, but I'm glad we're going out of town for a game," remarked Tom to Phil the next morning.
mushroomnounUS /ˈmʌʃruːm/
common name for an edible agaric (contrasting with the inedible toadstool)
From this reading "Why?" inquired the first baseman, as he critically examined his favorite mushroom bat, which he had mended with wire and tape.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading It may put him on his feet again, after this business of Langridge, Miss Harrison, and the newspaper clipping.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading SID IS SPIKED "By Jove, but I'm glad we're going out of town for a game," remarked Tom to Phil the next morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SID IS SPIKED "By Jove, but I'm glad we're going out of town for a game," remarked Tom to Phil the next morning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It may put him on his feet again, after this business of Langridge, Miss Harrison, and the newspaper clipping.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading SID IS SPIKED "By Jove, but I'm glad we're going out of town for a game," remarked Tom to Phil the next morning.
Phil
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From this reading SID IS SPIKED "By Jove, but I'm glad we're going out of town for a game," remarked Tom to Phil the next morning.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It may put him on his feet again, after this business of Langridge, Miss Harrison, and the newspaper clipping.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading SID IS SPIKED "By Jove, but I'm glad we're going out of town for a game," remarked Tom to Phil the next morning.
SID
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From this reading SID IS SPIKED "By Jove, but I'm glad we're going out of town for a game," remarked Tom to Phil the next morning.
SPIKEDadjectiveUS /spaɪkt/
having a long sharp point
From this reading SID IS SPIKED "By Jove, but I'm glad we're going out of town for a game," remarked Tom to Phil the next morning.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Hang it all! girls can sure mix things up when they want to, can't they?"
tapenounUS /teɪp/
a long thin piece of cloth or paper as used for binding or fastening
From this reading "Why?" inquired the first baseman, as he critically examined his favorite mushroom bat, which he had mended with wire and tape.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SID IS SPIKED "By Jove, but I'm glad we're going out of town for a game," remarked Tom to Phil the next morning.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hang it all! girls can sure mix things up when they want to, can't they?"
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Hang it all! girls can sure mix things up when they want to, can't they?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It may put him on his feet again, after this business of Langridge, Miss Harrison, and the newspaper clipping.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SID IS SPIKED "By Jove, but I'm glad we're going out of town for a game," remarked Tom to Phil the next morning.
male cat
From this reading SID IS SPIKED "By Jove, but I'm glad we're going out of town for a game," remarked Tom to Phil the next morning.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading SID IS SPIKED "By Jove, but I'm glad we're going out of town for a game," remarked Tom to Phil the next morning.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Hang it all! girls can sure mix things up when they want to, can't they?"
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Hang it all! girls can sure mix things up when they want to, can't they?"
we're
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From this reading SID IS SPIKED "By Jove, but I'm glad we're going out of town for a game," remarked Tom to Phil the next morning.
at the time that
From this reading Hang it all! girls can sure mix things up when they want to, can't they?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Why?" inquired the first baseman, as he critically examined his favorite mushroom bat, which he had mended with wire and tape.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why?" inquired the first baseman, as he critically examined his favorite mushroom bat, which he had mended with wire and tape.
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading "Why?" inquired the first baseman, as he critically examined his favorite mushroom bat, which he had mended with wire and tape.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Why?" inquired the first baseman, as he critically examined his favorite mushroom bat, which he had mended with wire and tape.
