used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Across the battle-field is borne a dull and muffled sound, The fielder like a bullock falls, the ball rolls on the ground.
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Above the crags of Shantytown the flaunting pennant waves, And cheering myriads chant the praise of Muggsy's lusty braves.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Across the battle-field is borne a dull and muffled sound, The fielder like a bullock falls, the ball rolls on the ground.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Across the battle-field is borne a dull and muffled sound, The fielder like a bullock falls, the ball rolls on the ground.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Around the bases on the wing the gallant Muggsy speeds, And follows swiftly in the track where fast his comrade leads.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The children shout in gladsome glee, each fair one waves her hand, As down the street the heroes march with lively German band; But wilder grows the tumult when, with ribboned horns and coat, They see, on high in triumph borne, O'Reilly's billy-goat.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Across the battle-field is borne a dull and muffled sound, The fielder like a bullock falls, the ball rolls on the ground.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading The children shout in gladsome glee, each fair one waves her hand, As down the street the heroes march with lively German band; But wilder grows the tumult when, with ribboned horns and coat, They see, on high in triumph borne, O'Reilly's billy-goat.
basesnounUS /ˈbeɪsəz/
plural of “base” — installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading Around the bases on the wing the gallant Muggsy speeds, And follows swiftly in the track where fast his comrade leads.
battle-field
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From this reading Across the battle-field is borne a dull and muffled sound, The fielder like a bullock falls, the ball rolls on the ground.
billowsnounUS /ˈbɪloʊz/
plural of “billow” — a large sea wave
From this reading And from the field of chaos where the dusty billows float, With calm, majestic mien there stalks O'Reilly's billy-goat.
billy-goat
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From this reading And from the field of chaos where the dusty billows float, With calm, majestic mien there stalks O'Reilly's billy-goat.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading Across the battle-field is borne a dull and muffled sound, The fielder like a bullock falls, the ball rolls on the ground.
bravesnounUS /breɪvz/
plural of “brave” — a North American Indian warrior
From this reading Above the crags of Shantytown the flaunting pennant waves, And cheering myriads chant the praise of Muggsy's lusty braves.
bullocknounUS /ˈbʊlək/
young bull
From this reading Across the battle-field is borne a dull and muffled sound, The fielder like a bullock falls, the ball rolls on the ground.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The children shout in gladsome glee, each fair one waves her hand, As down the street the heroes march with lively German band; But wilder grows the tumult when, with ribboned horns and coat, They see, on high in triumph borne, O'Reilly's billy-goat.
make calm or still
From this reading And from the field of chaos where the dusty billows float, With calm, majestic mien there stalks O'Reilly's billy-goat.
chantverbUS /tʃænt/
recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm
From this reading Above the crags of Shantytown the flaunting pennant waves, And cheering myriads chant the praise of Muggsy's lusty braves.
chaosnounUS /ˈkeɪɑːs/
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
From this reading And from the field of chaos where the dusty billows float, With calm, majestic mien there stalks O'Reilly's billy-goat.
cheeringnounUS /ˈtʃɪrɪŋ/
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading Above the crags of Shantytown the flaunting pennant waves, And cheering myriads chant the praise of Muggsy's lusty braves.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The children shout in gladsome glee, each fair one waves her hand, As down the street the heroes march with lively German band; But wilder grows the tumult when, with ribboned horns and coat, They see, on high in triumph borne, O'Reilly's billy-goat.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading The children shout in gladsome glee, each fair one waves her hand, As down the street the heroes march with lively German band; But wilder grows the tumult when, with ribboned horns and coat, They see, on high in triumph borne, O'Reilly's billy-goat.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Around the bases on the wing the gallant Muggsy speeds, And follows swiftly in the track where fast his comrade leads.
cragsnounUS /kræɡz/
plural of “crag” — a steep rugged rock or cliff
From this reading Above the crags of Shantytown the flaunting pennant waves, And cheering myriads chant the praise of Muggsy's lusty braves.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The children shout in gladsome glee, each fair one waves her hand, As down the street the heroes march with lively German band; But wilder grows the tumult when, with ribboned horns and coat, They see, on high in triumph borne, O'Reilly's billy-goat.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Across the battle-field is borne a dull and muffled sound, The fielder like a bullock falls, the ball rolls on the ground.
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading And from the field of chaos where the dusty billows float, With calm, majestic mien there stalks O'Reilly's billy-goat.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The children shout in gladsome glee, each fair one waves her hand, As down the street the heroes march with lively German band; But wilder grows the tumult when, with ribboned horns and coat, They see, on high in triumph borne, O'Reilly's billy-goat.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The children shout in gladsome glee, each fair one waves her hand, As down the street the heroes march with lively German band; But wilder grows the tumult when, with ribboned horns and coat, They see, on high in triumph borne, O'Reilly's billy-goat.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading Across the battle-field is borne a dull and muffled sound, The fielder like a bullock falls, the ball rolls on the ground.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Around the bases on the wing the gallant Muggsy speeds, And follows swiftly in the track where fast his comrade leads.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading And from the field of chaos where the dusty billows float, With calm, majestic mien there stalks O'Reilly's billy-goat.
fieldernounUS /ˈfiːldər/
a member of the baseball team that is in the field instead of at bat
From this reading Across the battle-field is borne a dull and muffled sound, The fielder like a bullock falls, the ball rolls on the ground.
flauntingverbUS /ˈflɔːntɪŋ/
-ing form of “flaunt” — display proudly; act ostentatiously or pretentiously
From this reading Above the crags of Shantytown the flaunting pennant waves, And cheering myriads chant the praise of Muggsy's lusty braves.
floatverbUS /floʊt/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading And from the field of chaos where the dusty billows float, With calm, majestic mien there stalks O'Reilly's billy-goat.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Around the bases on the wing the gallant Muggsy speeds, And follows swiftly in the track where fast his comrade leads.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And from the field of chaos where the dusty billows float, With calm, majestic mien there stalks O'Reilly's billy-goat.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading Around the bases on the wing the gallant Muggsy speeds, And follows swiftly in the track where fast his comrade leads.
a person of German nationality
From this reading The children shout in gladsome glee, each fair one waves her hand, As down the street the heroes march with lively German band; But wilder grows the tumult when, with ribboned horns and coat, They see, on high in triumph borne, O'Reilly's billy-goat.
gladsomeadjective
experiencing or expressing gladness or joy
From this reading The children shout in gladsome glee, each fair one waves her hand, As down the street the heroes march with lively German band; But wilder grows the tumult when, with ribboned horns and coat, They see, on high in triumph borne, O'Reilly's billy-goat.
gleenounUS /ɡliː/
great merriment
From this reading The children shout in gladsome glee, each fair one waves her hand, As down the street the heroes march with lively German band; But wilder grows the tumult when, with ribboned horns and coat, They see, on high in triumph borne, O'Reilly's billy-goat.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Across the battle-field is borne a dull and muffled sound, The fielder like a bullock falls, the ball rolls on the ground.
growsverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The children shout in gladsome glee, each fair one waves her hand, As down the street the heroes march with lively German band; But wilder grows the tumult when, with ribboned horns and coat, They see, on high in triumph borne, O'Reilly's billy-goat.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The children shout in gladsome glee, each fair one waves her hand, As down the street the heroes march with lively German band; But wilder grows the tumult when, with ribboned horns and coat, They see, on high in triumph borne, O'Reilly's billy-goat.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The children shout in gladsome glee, each fair one waves her hand, As down the street the heroes march with lively German band; But wilder grows the tumult when, with ribboned horns and coat, They see, on high in triumph borne, O'Reilly's billy-goat.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading The children shout in gladsome glee, each fair one waves her hand, As down the street the heroes march with lively German band; But wilder grows the tumult when, with ribboned horns and coat, They see, on high in triumph borne, O'Reilly's billy-goat.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The children shout in gladsome glee, each fair one waves her hand, As down the street the heroes march with lively German band; But wilder grows the tumult when, with ribboned horns and coat, They see, on high in triumph borne, O'Reilly's billy-goat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Around the bases on the wing the gallant Muggsy speeds, And follows swiftly in the track where fast his comrade leads.
hornsnounUS /hɔːrnz/
plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading The children shout in gladsome glee, each fair one waves her hand, As down the street the heroes march with lively German band; But wilder grows the tumult when, with ribboned horns and coat, They see, on high in triumph borne, O'Reilly's billy-goat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Around the bases on the wing the gallant Muggsy speeds, And follows swiftly in the track where fast his comrade leads.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Across the battle-field is borne a dull and muffled sound, The fielder like a bullock falls, the ball rolls on the ground.
leadsnounUS /liːdz/
plural of “lead” — an advantage held by a competitor in a race
From this reading Around the bases on the wing the gallant Muggsy speeds, And follows swiftly in the track where fast his comrade leads.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Across the battle-field is borne a dull and muffled sound, The fielder like a bullock falls, the ball rolls on the ground.
full of life and energy
From this reading The children shout in gladsome glee, each fair one waves her hand, As down the street the heroes march with lively German band; But wilder grows the tumult when, with ribboned horns and coat, They see, on high in triumph borne, O'Reilly's billy-goat.
lustyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌsti/
vigorously passionate
From this reading Above the crags of Shantytown the flaunting pennant waves, And cheering myriads chant the praise of Muggsy's lusty braves.
majesticadjectiveUS /məˈdʒestɪk/
majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters
From this reading And from the field of chaos where the dusty billows float, With calm, majestic mien there stalks O'Reilly's billy-goat.
march in a procession
From this reading The children shout in gladsome glee, each fair one waves her hand, As down the street the heroes march with lively German band; But wilder grows the tumult when, with ribboned horns and coat, They see, on high in triumph borne, O'Reilly's billy-goat.
miennounUS /miːn/
dignified manner or conduct
From this reading And from the field of chaos where the dusty billows float, With calm, majestic mien there stalks O'Reilly's billy-goat.
muffledadjectiveUS /ˈmʌfəld/
being or made softer or less loud or clear
From this reading Across the battle-field is borne a dull and muffled sound, The fielder like a bullock falls, the ball rolls on the ground.
Muggsy
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From this reading Around the bases on the wing the gallant Muggsy speeds, And follows swiftly in the track where fast his comrade leads.
Muggsy's
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From this reading Above the crags of Shantytown the flaunting pennant waves, And cheering myriads chant the praise of Muggsy's lusty braves.
myriads
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From this reading Above the crags of Shantytown the flaunting pennant waves, And cheering myriads chant the praise of Muggsy's lusty braves.
O'Reilly's
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From this reading And from the field of chaos where the dusty billows float, With calm, majestic mien there stalks O'Reilly's billy-goat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And from the field of chaos where the dusty billows float, With calm, majestic mien there stalks O'Reilly's billy-goat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Across the battle-field is borne a dull and muffled sound, The fielder like a bullock falls, the ball rolls on the ground.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The children shout in gladsome glee, each fair one waves her hand, As down the street the heroes march with lively German band; But wilder grows the tumult when, with ribboned horns and coat, They see, on high in triumph borne, O'Reilly's billy-goat.
pennantnounUS /ˈpenənt/
the award given to the champion
From this reading Above the crags of Shantytown the flaunting pennant waves, And cheering myriads chant the praise of Muggsy's lusty braves.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Above the crags of Shantytown the flaunting pennant waves, And cheering myriads chant the praise of Muggsy's lusty braves.
ribboned
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From this reading The children shout in gladsome glee, each fair one waves her hand, As down the street the heroes march with lively German band; But wilder grows the tumult when, with ribboned horns and coat, They see, on high in triumph borne, O'Reilly's billy-goat.
rollsnounUS /roʊlz/
plural of “roll” — rotary motion of an object around its own axis
From this reading Across the battle-field is borne a dull and muffled sound, The fielder like a bullock falls, the ball rolls on the ground.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The children shout in gladsome glee, each fair one waves her hand, As down the street the heroes march with lively German band; But wilder grows the tumult when, with ribboned horns and coat, They see, on high in triumph borne, O'Reilly's billy-goat.
ShantytownnounUS /ˈʃæntitaʊn/
a city district inhabited by people living in huts and shanties
From this reading Above the crags of Shantytown the flaunting pennant waves, And cheering myriads chant the praise of Muggsy's lusty braves.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading The children shout in gladsome glee, each fair one waves her hand, As down the street the heroes march with lively German band; But wilder grows the tumult when, with ribboned horns and coat, They see, on high in triumph borne, O'Reilly's billy-goat.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Across the battle-field is borne a dull and muffled sound, The fielder like a bullock falls, the ball rolls on the ground.
speedsnounUS /spiːdz/
plural of “speed” — distance travelled per unit time
From this reading Around the bases on the wing the gallant Muggsy speeds, And follows swiftly in the track where fast his comrade leads.
stalksnounUS /stɔːks/
plural of “stalk” — material consisting of seed coverings and small pieces of stem or leaves that have been separated from the seeds
From this reading And from the field of chaos where the dusty billows float, With calm, majestic mien there stalks O'Reilly's billy-goat.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The children shout in gladsome glee, each fair one waves her hand, As down the street the heroes march with lively German band; But wilder grows the tumult when, with ribboned horns and coat, They see, on high in triumph borne, O'Reilly's billy-goat.
in a swift manner
From this reading Around the bases on the wing the gallant Muggsy speeds, And follows swiftly in the track where fast his comrade leads.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Across the battle-field is borne a dull and muffled sound, The fielder like a bullock falls, the ball rolls on the ground.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And from the field of chaos where the dusty billows float, With calm, majestic mien there stalks O'Reilly's billy-goat.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The children shout in gladsome glee, each fair one waves her hand, As down the street the heroes march with lively German band; But wilder grows the tumult when, with ribboned horns and coat, They see, on high in triumph borne, O'Reilly's billy-goat.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Around the bases on the wing the gallant Muggsy speeds, And follows swiftly in the track where fast his comrade leads.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading The children shout in gladsome glee, each fair one waves her hand, As down the street the heroes march with lively German band; But wilder grows the tumult when, with ribboned horns and coat, They see, on high in triumph borne, O'Reilly's billy-goat.
tumultnounUS /ˈtuːməlt/
a state of commotion and noise and confusion
From this reading The children shout in gladsome glee, each fair one waves her hand, As down the street the heroes march with lively German band; But wilder grows the tumult when, with ribboned horns and coat, They see, on high in triumph borne, O'Reilly's billy-goat.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading Above the crags of Shantytown the flaunting pennant waves, And cheering myriads chant the praise of Muggsy's lusty braves.
at the time that
From this reading The children shout in gladsome glee, each fair one waves her hand, As down the street the heroes march with lively German band; But wilder grows the tumult when, with ribboned horns and coat, They see, on high in triumph borne, O'Reilly's billy-goat.
in or at the place that
From this reading Around the bases on the wing the gallant Muggsy speeds, And follows swiftly in the track where fast his comrade leads.
wildernounUS /ˈwaɪldər/
United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)
From this reading The children shout in gladsome glee, each fair one waves her hand, As down the street the heroes march with lively German band; But wilder grows the tumult when, with ribboned horns and coat, They see, on high in triumph borne, O'Reilly's billy-goat.
wingnounUS /wɪŋ/
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading Around the bases on the wing the gallant Muggsy speeds, And follows swiftly in the track where fast his comrade leads.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And from the field of chaos where the dusty billows float, With calm, majestic mien there stalks O'Reilly's billy-goat.
