used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Well, gentlemen,” he said, “it seems that the Trolley League is ready to start afresh on a level footing.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading No team has an advantage now, and that’s a good thing for the league.
afreshadverbUS /əˈfreʃ/
again but in a new or different way
From this reading “Well, gentlemen,” he said, “it seems that the Trolley League is ready to start afresh on a level footing.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The Maplewood manager carried himself with an air of self-satisfaction and importance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Maplewood manager carried himself with an air of self-satisfaction and importance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dick and Ray Garrett were waiting in Uriah Blackington’s office when Hammerswell and Jared Whitcomb entered.
Blackington's
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From this reading Dick and Ray Garrett were waiting in Uriah Blackington’s office when Hammerswell and Jared Whitcomb entered.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The Maplewood manager carried himself with an air of self-satisfaction and importance.
CHANGINGadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading CHANGING THE SCHEDULE.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick and Ray Garrett were waiting in Uriah Blackington’s office when Hammerswell and Jared Whitcomb entered.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Dick and Ray Garrett were waiting in Uriah Blackington’s office when Hammerswell and Jared Whitcomb entered.
footingnounUS /ˈfʊtɪŋ/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading “Well, gentlemen,” he said, “it seems that the Trolley League is ready to start afresh on a level footing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No team has an advantage now, and that’s a good thing for the league.
Garrett
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From this reading Dick and Ray Garrett were waiting in Uriah Blackington’s office when Hammerswell and Jared Whitcomb entered.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading “Well, gentlemen,” he said, “it seems that the Trolley League is ready to start afresh on a level footing.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading No team has an advantage now, and that’s a good thing for the league.
Hammerswell
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From this reading Dick and Ray Garrett were waiting in Uriah Blackington’s office when Hammerswell and Jared Whitcomb entered.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No team has an advantage now, and that’s a good thing for the league.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Well, gentlemen,” he said, “it seems that the Trolley League is ready to start afresh on a level footing.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Maplewood manager carried himself with an air of self-satisfaction and importance.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading The Maplewood manager carried himself with an air of self-satisfaction and importance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dick and Ray Garrett were waiting in Uriah Blackington’s office when Hammerswell and Jared Whitcomb entered.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Well, gentlemen,” he said, “it seems that the Trolley League is ready to start afresh on a level footing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Well, gentlemen,” he said, “it seems that the Trolley League is ready to start afresh on a level footing.
JaredverbUS /ˈdʒerɪd/
past form of “jar” — be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading Dick and Ray Garrett were waiting in Uriah Blackington’s office when Hammerswell and Jared Whitcomb entered.
LeaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading “Well, gentlemen,” he said, “it seems that the Trolley League is ready to start afresh on a level footing.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading “Well, gentlemen,” he said, “it seems that the Trolley League is ready to start afresh on a level footing.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading The Maplewood manager carried himself with an air of self-satisfaction and importance.
Maplewood
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From this reading The Maplewood manager carried himself with an air of self-satisfaction and importance.
not any; not one
From this reading No team has an advantage now, and that’s a good thing for the league.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading No team has an advantage now, and that’s a good thing for the league.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Maplewood manager carried himself with an air of self-satisfaction and importance.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Dick and Ray Garrett were waiting in Uriah Blackington’s office when Hammerswell and Jared Whitcomb entered.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Well, gentlemen,” he said, “it seems that the Trolley League is ready to start afresh on a level footing.
RaynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Dick and Ray Garrett were waiting in Uriah Blackington’s office when Hammerswell and Jared Whitcomb entered.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading “Well, gentlemen,” he said, “it seems that the Trolley League is ready to start afresh on a level footing.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Well, gentlemen,” he said, “it seems that the Trolley League is ready to start afresh on a level footing.
SCHEDULEnounUS /ˈskedʒʊl/
a temporally organized plan for matters to be attended to
From this reading CHANGING THE SCHEDULE.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “Well, gentlemen,” he said, “it seems that the Trolley League is ready to start afresh on a level footing.
self-satisfactionnoun
the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
From this reading The Maplewood manager carried himself with an air of self-satisfaction and importance.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “Well, gentlemen,” he said, “it seems that the Trolley League is ready to start afresh on a level footing.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading No team has an advantage now, and that’s a good thing for the league.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Well, gentlemen,” he said, “it seems that the Trolley League is ready to start afresh on a level footing.
that's
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From this reading No team has an advantage now, and that’s a good thing for the league.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHANGING THE SCHEDULE.
a special situation
From this reading No team has an advantage now, and that’s a good thing for the league.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Well, gentlemen,” he said, “it seems that the Trolley League is ready to start afresh on a level footing.
TrolleynounUS /ˈtrɑːli/
a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is propelled by electricity
From this reading “Well, gentlemen,” he said, “it seems that the Trolley League is ready to start afresh on a level footing.
Uriahnoun
(Old Testament) the husband of Bathsheba and a soldier who was sent to die in battle so that king David could marry his wife (circa 10th century BC)
From this reading Dick and Ray Garrett were waiting in Uriah Blackington’s office when Hammerswell and Jared Whitcomb entered.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Dick and Ray Garrett were waiting in Uriah Blackington’s office when Hammerswell and Jared Whitcomb entered.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well, gentlemen,” he said, “it seems that the Trolley League is ready to start afresh on a level footing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Dick and Ray Garrett were waiting in Uriah Blackington’s office when Hammerswell and Jared Whitcomb entered.
at the time that
From this reading Dick and Ray Garrett were waiting in Uriah Blackington’s office when Hammerswell and Jared Whitcomb entered.
Whitcomb
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From this reading Dick and Ray Garrett were waiting in Uriah Blackington’s office when Hammerswell and Jared Whitcomb entered.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Maplewood manager carried himself with an air of self-satisfaction and importance.
