used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The manager of the Outlaws realized it was doubtful if a bigger attendance would have appeared had Manager Loring stood by his agreement to put the regular Springs’ team onto the field.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Harrison could not appreciate the fact that a host of tourists in town knew about the college men who were to play, and had a keen desire to see what they could do against the dreaded Outlaws.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading He imagined the crowd had been drawn out solely on account of the reputation of his star team.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Harrison could not appreciate the fact that a host of tourists in town knew about the college men who were to play, and had a keen desire to see what they could do against the dreaded Outlaws.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading The manager of the Outlaws realized it was doubtful if a bigger attendance would have appeared had Manager Loring stood by his agreement to put the regular Springs’ team onto the field.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To the satisfaction of Bob Harrison, an astonishingly large crowd of people turned out to watch that baseball game.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Harrison could not appreciate the fact that a host of tourists in town knew about the college men who were to play, and had a keen desire to see what they could do against the dreaded Outlaws.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The manager of the Outlaws realized it was doubtful if a bigger attendance would have appeared had Manager Loring stood by his agreement to put the regular Springs’ team onto the field.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading Harrison could not appreciate the fact that a host of tourists in town knew about the college men who were to play, and had a keen desire to see what they could do against the dreaded Outlaws.
astonishinglyadverbUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋli/
in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise
From this reading To the satisfaction of Bob Harrison, an astonishingly large crowd of people turned out to watch that baseball game.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading The manager of the Outlaws realized it was doubtful if a bigger attendance would have appeared had Manager Loring stood by his agreement to put the regular Springs’ team onto the field.
baseballnounUS /ˈbeɪsˈbɔːl/
a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs
From this reading To the satisfaction of Bob Harrison, an astonishingly large crowd of people turned out to watch that baseball game.
BATTEDverbUS /ˈbætɪd/
inflected form of “bat” — strike with, or as if with a baseball bat
From this reading BATTED OUT.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He imagined the crowd had been drawn out solely on account of the reputation of his star team.
biggeradjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡər/
large or big relative to something else
From this reading The manager of the Outlaws realized it was doubtful if a bigger attendance would have appeared had Manager Loring stood by his agreement to put the regular Springs’ team onto the field.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading To the satisfaction of Bob Harrison, an astonishingly large crowd of people turned out to watch that baseball game.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The manager of the Outlaws realized it was doubtful if a bigger attendance would have appeared had Manager Loring stood by his agreement to put the regular Springs’ team onto the field.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Harrison could not appreciate the fact that a host of tourists in town knew about the college men who were to play, and had a keen desire to see what they could do against the dreaded Outlaws.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Harrison could not appreciate the fact that a host of tourists in town knew about the college men who were to play, and had a keen desire to see what they could do against the dreaded Outlaws.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading To the satisfaction of Bob Harrison, an astonishingly large crowd of people turned out to watch that baseball game.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Harrison could not appreciate the fact that a host of tourists in town knew about the college men who were to play, and had a keen desire to see what they could do against the dreaded Outlaws.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Harrison could not appreciate the fact that a host of tourists in town knew about the college men who were to play, and had a keen desire to see what they could do against the dreaded Outlaws.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading The manager of the Outlaws realized it was doubtful if a bigger attendance would have appeared had Manager Loring stood by his agreement to put the regular Springs’ team onto the field.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading He imagined the crowd had been drawn out solely on account of the reputation of his star team.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Harrison could not appreciate the fact that a host of tourists in town knew about the college men who were to play, and had a keen desire to see what they could do against the dreaded Outlaws.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Harrison could not appreciate the fact that a host of tourists in town knew about the college men who were to play, and had a keen desire to see what they could do against the dreaded Outlaws.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading The manager of the Outlaws realized it was doubtful if a bigger attendance would have appeared had Manager Loring stood by his agreement to put the regular Springs’ team onto the field.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading To the satisfaction of Bob Harrison, an astonishingly large crowd of people turned out to watch that baseball game.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The manager of the Outlaws realized it was doubtful if a bigger attendance would have appeared had Manager Loring stood by his agreement to put the regular Springs’ team onto the field.
HarrisonnounUS /ˈherɪsən/
English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)
From this reading To the satisfaction of Bob Harrison, an astonishingly large crowd of people turned out to watch that baseball game.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The manager of the Outlaws realized it was doubtful if a bigger attendance would have appeared had Manager Loring stood by his agreement to put the regular Springs’ team onto the field.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He imagined the crowd had been drawn out solely on account of the reputation of his star team.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The manager of the Outlaws realized it was doubtful if a bigger attendance would have appeared had Manager Loring stood by his agreement to put the regular Springs’ team onto the field.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading Harrison could not appreciate the fact that a host of tourists in town knew about the college men who were to play, and had a keen desire to see what they could do against the dreaded Outlaws.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The manager of the Outlaws realized it was doubtful if a bigger attendance would have appeared had Manager Loring stood by his agreement to put the regular Springs’ team onto the field.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading He imagined the crowd had been drawn out solely on account of the reputation of his star team.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Harrison could not appreciate the fact that a host of tourists in town knew about the college men who were to play, and had a keen desire to see what they could do against the dreaded Outlaws.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The manager of the Outlaws realized it was doubtful if a bigger attendance would have appeared had Manager Loring stood by his agreement to put the regular Springs’ team onto the field.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Harrison could not appreciate the fact that a host of tourists in town knew about the college men who were to play, and had a keen desire to see what they could do against the dreaded Outlaws.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Harrison could not appreciate the fact that a host of tourists in town knew about the college men who were to play, and had a keen desire to see what they could do against the dreaded Outlaws.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To the satisfaction of Bob Harrison, an astonishingly large crowd of people turned out to watch that baseball game.
Loring
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From this reading The manager of the Outlaws realized it was doubtful if a bigger attendance would have appeared had Manager Loring stood by his agreement to put the regular Springs’ team onto the field.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading The manager of the Outlaws realized it was doubtful if a bigger attendance would have appeared had Manager Loring stood by his agreement to put the regular Springs’ team onto the field.
the force of workers available
From this reading Harrison could not appreciate the fact that a host of tourists in town knew about the college men who were to play, and had a keen desire to see what they could do against the dreaded Outlaws.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Harrison could not appreciate the fact that a host of tourists in town knew about the college men who were to play, and had a keen desire to see what they could do against the dreaded Outlaws.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To the satisfaction of Bob Harrison, an astonishingly large crowd of people turned out to watch that baseball game.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He imagined the crowd had been drawn out solely on account of the reputation of his star team.
ontoprepositionUS /ˈɑːntuː/
moving to a position on a surface
From this reading The manager of the Outlaws realized it was doubtful if a bigger attendance would have appeared had Manager Loring stood by his agreement to put the regular Springs’ team onto the field.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading BATTED OUT.
OutlawsnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔːz/
plural of “outlaw” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading The manager of the Outlaws realized it was doubtful if a bigger attendance would have appeared had Manager Loring stood by his agreement to put the regular Springs’ team onto the field.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading To the satisfaction of Bob Harrison, an astonishingly large crowd of people turned out to watch that baseball game.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Harrison could not appreciate the fact that a host of tourists in town knew about the college men who were to play, and had a keen desire to see what they could do against the dreaded Outlaws.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The manager of the Outlaws realized it was doubtful if a bigger attendance would have appeared had Manager Loring stood by his agreement to put the regular Springs’ team onto the field.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The manager of the Outlaws realized it was doubtful if a bigger attendance would have appeared had Manager Loring stood by his agreement to put the regular Springs’ team onto the field.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading The manager of the Outlaws realized it was doubtful if a bigger attendance would have appeared had Manager Loring stood by his agreement to put the regular Springs’ team onto the field.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading He imagined the crowd had been drawn out solely on account of the reputation of his star team.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading To the satisfaction of Bob Harrison, an astonishingly large crowd of people turned out to watch that baseball game.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Harrison could not appreciate the fact that a host of tourists in town knew about the college men who were to play, and had a keen desire to see what they could do against the dreaded Outlaws.
solelyadverbUS /ˈsoʊəli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading He imagined the crowd had been drawn out solely on account of the reputation of his star team.
SpringsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading The manager of the Outlaws realized it was doubtful if a bigger attendance would have appeared had Manager Loring stood by his agreement to put the regular Springs’ team onto the field.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading He imagined the crowd had been drawn out solely on account of the reputation of his star team.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The manager of the Outlaws realized it was doubtful if a bigger attendance would have appeared had Manager Loring stood by his agreement to put the regular Springs’ team onto the field.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading The manager of the Outlaws realized it was doubtful if a bigger attendance would have appeared had Manager Loring stood by his agreement to put the regular Springs’ team onto the field.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To the satisfaction of Bob Harrison, an astonishingly large crowd of people turned out to watch that baseball game.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To the satisfaction of Bob Harrison, an astonishingly large crowd of people turned out to watch that baseball game.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Harrison could not appreciate the fact that a host of tourists in town knew about the college men who were to play, and had a keen desire to see what they could do against the dreaded Outlaws.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To the satisfaction of Bob Harrison, an astonishingly large crowd of people turned out to watch that baseball game.
touristsnounUS /ˈtʊrəsts/
plural of “tourist” — someone who travels for pleasure
From this reading Harrison could not appreciate the fact that a host of tourists in town knew about the college men who were to play, and had a keen desire to see what they could do against the dreaded Outlaws.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Harrison could not appreciate the fact that a host of tourists in town knew about the college men who were to play, and had a keen desire to see what they could do against the dreaded Outlaws.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading To the satisfaction of Bob Harrison, an astonishingly large crowd of people turned out to watch that baseball game.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The manager of the Outlaws realized it was doubtful if a bigger attendance would have appeared had Manager Loring stood by his agreement to put the regular Springs’ team onto the field.
look attentively
From this reading To the satisfaction of Bob Harrison, an astonishingly large crowd of people turned out to watch that baseball game.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Harrison could not appreciate the fact that a host of tourists in town knew about the college men who were to play, and had a keen desire to see what they could do against the dreaded Outlaws.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Harrison could not appreciate the fact that a host of tourists in town knew about the college men who were to play, and had a keen desire to see what they could do against the dreaded Outlaws.
which person or people
From this reading Harrison could not appreciate the fact that a host of tourists in town knew about the college men who were to play, and had a keen desire to see what they could do against the dreaded Outlaws.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The manager of the Outlaws realized it was doubtful if a bigger attendance would have appeared had Manager Loring stood by his agreement to put the regular Springs’ team onto the field.
