used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The field presented a lively appearance when Billings and Merriwell arrived that afternoon.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The field presented a lively appearance when Billings and Merriwell arrived that afternoon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The manager and the head coach were standing apart from the other men on the field, engaged in an earnest argument.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The field presented a lively appearance when Billings and Merriwell arrived that afternoon.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading The manager and the head coach were standing apart from the other men on the field, engaged in an earnest argument.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The field presented a lively appearance when Billings and Merriwell arrived that afternoon.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading The manager and the head coach were standing apart from the other men on the field, engaged in an earnest argument.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Of the pitchers three were limbering their arms while two more batted for the practicing fielders.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The field presented a lively appearance when Billings and Merriwell arrived that afternoon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Three or four coachers were hard at work with the regular players and the substitutes.
battedverbUS /ˈbætɪd/
inflected form of “bat” — strike with, or as if with a baseball bat
From this reading Of the pitchers three were limbering their arms while two more batted for the practicing fielders.
BillingsnounUS /ˈbɪlɪŋz/
the largest city in Montana; located in southern Montana on the Yellowstone river
From this reading The field presented a lively appearance when Billings and Merriwell arrived that afternoon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Captain Emery was working like a Trojan, and it was plain by the expression on his face that he was not wholly without worry.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Emery was working like a Trojan, and it was plain by the expression on his face that he was not wholly without worry.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading The manager and the head coach were standing apart from the other men on the field, engaged in an earnest argument.
coachers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Three or four coachers were hard at work with the regular players and the substitutes.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading The manager and the head coach were standing apart from the other men on the field, engaged in an earnest argument.
EmerynounUS /ˈeməri/
a hard grey-black mineral consisting of corundum and either hematite or magnetite; used as an abrasive (especially as a coating on paper)
From this reading Captain Emery was working like a Trojan, and it was plain by the expression on his face that he was not wholly without worry.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The manager and the head coach were standing apart from the other men on the field, engaged in an earnest argument.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Captain Emery was working like a Trojan, and it was plain by the expression on his face that he was not wholly without worry.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Captain Emery was working like a Trojan, and it was plain by the expression on his face that he was not wholly without worry.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading The field presented a lively appearance when Billings and Merriwell arrived that afternoon.
fieldersnounUS /ˈfiːldərz/
plural of “fielder” — a member of the baseball team that is in the field instead of at bat
From this reading Of the pitchers three were limbering their arms while two more batted for the practicing fielders.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of the pitchers three were limbering their arms while two more batted for the practicing fielders.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Three or four coachers were hard at work with the regular players and the substitutes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The manager and the head coach were standing apart from the other men on the field, engaged in an earnest argument.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Three or four coachers were hard at work with the regular players and the substitutes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Captain Emery was working like a Trojan, and it was plain by the expression on his face that he was not wholly without worry.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The manager and the head coach were standing apart from the other men on the field, engaged in an earnest argument.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Captain Emery was working like a Trojan, and it was plain by the expression on his face that he was not wholly without worry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The manager and the head coach were standing apart from the other men on the field, engaged in an earnest argument.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Captain Emery was working like a Trojan, and it was plain by the expression on his face that he was not wholly without worry.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Captain Emery was working like a Trojan, and it was plain by the expression on his face that he was not wholly without worry.
limbering
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From this reading Of the pitchers three were limbering their arms while two more batted for the practicing fielders.
full of life and energy
From this reading The field presented a lively appearance when Billings and Merriwell arrived that afternoon.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading The manager and the head coach were standing apart from the other men on the field, engaged in an earnest argument.
the force of workers available
From this reading The manager and the head coach were standing apart from the other men on the field, engaged in an earnest argument.
Merriwell
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From this reading The field presented a lively appearance when Billings and Merriwell arrived that afternoon.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Of the pitchers three were limbering their arms while two more batted for the practicing fielders.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Captain Emery was working like a Trojan, and it was plain by the expression on his face that he was not wholly without worry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of the pitchers three were limbering their arms while two more batted for the practicing fielders.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The manager and the head coach were standing apart from the other men on the field, engaged in an earnest argument.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Three or four coachers were hard at work with the regular players and the substitutes.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The manager and the head coach were standing apart from the other men on the field, engaged in an earnest argument.
pitchersnounUS /ˈpɪtʃərz/
plural of “pitcher” — (baseball) the person who does the pitching
From this reading Of the pitchers three were limbering their arms while two more batted for the practicing fielders.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Captain Emery was working like a Trojan, and it was plain by the expression on his face that he was not wholly without worry.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading Three or four coachers were hard at work with the regular players and the substitutes.
practicingverbUS /ˈpræktəsɪŋ/
-ing form of “practice” — carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
From this reading Of the pitchers three were limbering their arms while two more batted for the practicing fielders.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The field presented a lively appearance when Billings and Merriwell arrived that afternoon.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Three or four coachers were hard at work with the regular players and the substitutes.
having a supporting base
From this reading The manager and the head coach were standing apart from the other men on the field, engaged in an earnest argument.
substitutesnounUS /ˈsʌbstətuːts/
plural of “substitute” — a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another
From this reading Three or four coachers were hard at work with the regular players and the substitutes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The field presented a lively appearance when Billings and Merriwell arrived that afternoon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The field presented a lively appearance when Billings and Merriwell arrived that afternoon.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Of the pitchers three were limbering their arms while two more batted for the practicing fielders.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three or four coachers were hard at work with the regular players and the substitutes.
TrojannounUS /ˈtroʊdʒən/
a native of ancient Troy
From this reading Captain Emery was working like a Trojan, and it was plain by the expression on his face that he was not wholly without worry.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Of the pitchers three were limbering their arms while two more batted for the practicing fielders.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Captain Emery was working like a Trojan, and it was plain by the expression on his face that he was not wholly without worry.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Three or four coachers were hard at work with the regular players and the substitutes.
at the time that
From this reading The field presented a lively appearance when Billings and Merriwell arrived that afternoon.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Of the pitchers three were limbering their arms while two more batted for the practicing fielders.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Captain Emery was working like a Trojan, and it was plain by the expression on his face that he was not wholly without worry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Three or four coachers were hard at work with the regular players and the substitutes.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Captain Emery was working like a Trojan, and it was plain by the expression on his face that he was not wholly without worry.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Three or four coachers were hard at work with the regular players and the substitutes.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Captain Emery was working like a Trojan, and it was plain by the expression on his face that he was not wholly without worry.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading Captain Emery was working like a Trojan, and it was plain by the expression on his face that he was not wholly without worry.
