used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For the first time it was a really national title that was at stake, for the defeat of Michigan, the recognized leader of the West, by Yale, had made it impossible for any team to dispute the honors to be won by the victor of this final battle between Harvard and Yale.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Not for years had the baseball championship of the colleges come down to so narrow an issue.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For the first time it was a really national title that was at stake, for the defeat of Michigan, the recognized leader of the West, by Yale, had made it impossible for any team to dispute the honors to be won by the victor of this final battle between Harvard and Yale.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading For the first time it was a really national title that was at stake, for the defeat of Michigan, the recognized leader of the West, by Yale, had made it impossible for any team to dispute the honors to be won by the victor of this final battle between Harvard and Yale.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For the first time it was a really national title that was at stake, for the defeat of Michigan, the recognized leader of the West, by Yale, had made it impossible for any team to dispute the honors to be won by the victor of this final battle between Harvard and Yale.
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 Not for years had the baseball championship of the colleges come down to so narrow an issue.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading For the first time it was a really national title that was at stake, for the defeat of Michigan, the recognized leader of the West, by Yale, had made it impossible for any team to dispute the honors to be won by the victor of this final battle between Harvard and Yale.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For the first time it was a really national title that was at stake, for the defeat of Michigan, the recognized leader of the West, by Yale, had made it impossible for any team to dispute the honors to be won by the victor of this final battle between Harvard and Yale.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Princeton for years had been the most formidable baseball college in the East.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading For the first time it was a really national title that was at stake, for the defeat of Michigan, the recognized leader of the West, by Yale, had made it impossible for any team to dispute the honors to be won by the victor of this final battle between Harvard and Yale.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For the first time it was a really national title that was at stake, for the defeat of Michigan, the recognized leader of the West, by Yale, had made it impossible for any team to dispute the honors to be won by the victor of this final battle between Harvard and Yale.
CHAMPIONSHIPnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/
the status of being a champion
From this reading THE CHAMPIONSHIP FOR YALE.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading It was a fitting test, too, and thousands without an interest in either college rejoiced at the thought that the historic rivals should finally have come to fight it out between themselves.
collegesnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒɪz/
plural of “college” — the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Not for years had the baseball championship of the colleges come down to so narrow an issue.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Not for years had the baseball championship of the colleges come down to so narrow an issue.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading For the first time it was a really national title that was at stake, for the defeat of Michigan, the recognized leader of the West, by Yale, had made it impossible for any team to dispute the honors to be won by the victor of this final battle between Harvard and Yale.
disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading For the first time it was a really national title that was at stake, for the defeat of Michigan, the recognized leader of the West, by Yale, had made it impossible for any team to dispute the honors to be won by the victor of this final battle between Harvard and Yale.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Not for years had the baseball championship of the colleges come down to so narrow an issue.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Princeton for years had been the most formidable baseball college in the East.
one or the other of two
From this reading It was a fitting test, too, and thousands without an interest in either college rejoiced at the thought that the historic rivals should finally have come to fight it out between themselves.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading It was a fitting test, too, and thousands without an interest in either college rejoiced at the thought that the historic rivals should finally have come to fight it out between themselves.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading For the first time it was a really national title that was at stake, for the defeat of Michigan, the recognized leader of the West, by Yale, had made it impossible for any team to dispute the honors to be won by the victor of this final battle between Harvard and Yale.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading It was a fitting test, too, and thousands without an interest in either college rejoiced at the thought that the historic rivals should finally have come to fight it out between themselves.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For the first time it was a really national title that was at stake, for the defeat of Michigan, the recognized leader of the West, by Yale, had made it impossible for any team to dispute the honors to be won by the victor of this final battle between Harvard and Yale.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading It was a fitting test, too, and thousands without an interest in either college rejoiced at the thought that the historic rivals should finally have come to fight it out between themselves.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE CHAMPIONSHIP FOR YALE.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading Princeton for years had been the most formidable baseball college in the East.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not for years had the baseball championship of the colleges come down to so narrow an issue.
HarvardnounUS /ˈhɑːrvərd/
a university in Massachusetts
From this reading For the first time it was a really national title that was at stake, for the defeat of Michigan, the recognized leader of the West, by Yale, had made it impossible for any team to dispute the honors to be won by the victor of this final battle between Harvard and Yale.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was a fitting test, too, and thousands without an interest in either college rejoiced at the thought that the historic rivals should finally have come to fight it out between themselves.
historicadjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪk/
belonging to the past; of what is important or famous in the past
From this reading It was a fitting test, too, and thousands without an interest in either college rejoiced at the thought that the historic rivals should finally have come to fight it out between themselves.
honorsnounUS /ˈɑːnərz/
plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading For the first time it was a really national title that was at stake, for the defeat of Michigan, the recognized leader of the West, by Yale, had made it impossible for any team to dispute the honors to be won by the victor of this final battle between Harvard and Yale.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading For the first time it was a really national title that was at stake, for the defeat of Michigan, the recognized leader of the West, by Yale, had made it impossible for any team to dispute the honors to be won by the victor of this final battle between Harvard and Yale.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a fitting test, too, and thousands without an interest in either college rejoiced at the thought that the historic rivals should finally have come to fight it out between themselves.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It was a fitting test, too, and thousands without an interest in either college rejoiced at the thought that the historic rivals should finally have come to fight it out between themselves.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Not for years had the baseball championship of the colleges come down to so narrow an issue.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For the first time it was a really national title that was at stake, for the defeat of Michigan, the recognized leader of the West, by Yale, had made it impossible for any team to dispute the honors to be won by the victor of this final battle between Harvard and Yale.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading For the first time it was a really national title that was at stake, for the defeat of Michigan, the recognized leader of the West, by Yale, had made it impossible for any team to dispute the honors to be won by the victor of this final battle between Harvard and Yale.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading For the first time it was a really national title that was at stake, for the defeat of Michigan, the recognized leader of the West, by Yale, had made it impossible for any team to dispute the honors to be won by the victor of this final battle between Harvard and Yale.
MichigannounUS /ˈmɪʃɪɡən/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading For the first time it was a really national title that was at stake, for the defeat of Michigan, the recognized leader of the West, by Yale, had made it impossible for any team to dispute the honors to be won by the victor of this final battle between Harvard and Yale.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Princeton for years had been the most formidable baseball college in the East.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading Not for years had the baseball championship of the colleges come down to so narrow an issue.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading For the first time it was a really national title that was at stake, for the defeat of Michigan, the recognized leader of the West, by Yale, had made it impossible for any team to dispute the honors to be won by the victor of this final battle between Harvard and Yale.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not for years had the baseball championship of the colleges come down to so narrow an issue.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not for years had the baseball championship of the colleges come down to so narrow an issue.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was a fitting test, too, and thousands without an interest in either college rejoiced at the thought that the historic rivals should finally have come to fight it out between themselves.
PrincetonnounUS /ˈprɪnstən/
a university town in central New Jersey
From this reading Princeton for years had been the most formidable baseball college in the East.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading For the first time it was a really national title that was at stake, for the defeat of Michigan, the recognized leader of the West, by Yale, had made it impossible for any team to dispute the honors to be won by the victor of this final battle between Harvard and Yale.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading For the first time it was a really national title that was at stake, for the defeat of Michigan, the recognized leader of the West, by Yale, had made it impossible for any team to dispute the honors to be won by the victor of this final battle between Harvard and Yale.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading It was a fitting test, too, and thousands without an interest in either college rejoiced at the thought that the historic rivals should finally have come to fight it out between themselves.
rivalsnounUS /ˈraɪvəlz/
plural of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading It was a fitting test, too, and thousands without an interest in either college rejoiced at the thought that the historic rivals should finally have come to fight it out between themselves.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was a fitting test, too, and thousands without an interest in either college rejoiced at the thought that the historic rivals should finally have come to fight it out between themselves.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Not for years had the baseball championship of the colleges come down to so narrow an issue.
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading For the first time it was a really national title that was at stake, for the defeat of Michigan, the recognized leader of the West, by Yale, had made it impossible for any team to dispute the honors to be won by the victor of this final battle between Harvard and Yale.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading For the first time it was a really national title that was at stake, for the defeat of Michigan, the recognized leader of the West, by Yale, had made it impossible for any team to dispute the honors to be won by the victor of this final battle between Harvard and Yale.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading It was a fitting test, too, and thousands without an interest in either college rejoiced at the thought that the historic rivals should finally have come to fight it out between themselves.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For the first time it was a really national title that was at stake, for the defeat of Michigan, the recognized leader of the West, by Yale, had made it impossible for any team to dispute the honors to be won by the victor of this final battle between Harvard and Yale.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHAMPIONSHIP FOR YALE.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading It was a fitting test, too, and thousands without an interest in either college rejoiced at the thought that the historic rivals should finally have come to fight it out between themselves.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For the first time it was a really national title that was at stake, for the defeat of Michigan, the recognized leader of the West, by Yale, had made it impossible for any team to dispute the honors to be won by the victor of this final battle between Harvard and Yale.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was a fitting test, too, and thousands without an interest in either college rejoiced at the thought that the historic rivals should finally have come to fight it out between themselves.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading It was a fitting test, too, and thousands without an interest in either college rejoiced at the thought that the historic rivals should finally have come to fight it out between themselves.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the first time it was a really national title that was at stake, for the defeat of Michigan, the recognized leader of the West, by Yale, had made it impossible for any team to dispute the honors to be won by the victor of this final battle between Harvard and Yale.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading For the first time it was a really national title that was at stake, for the defeat of Michigan, the recognized leader of the West, by Yale, had made it impossible for any team to dispute the honors to be won by the victor of this final battle between Harvard and Yale.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not for years had the baseball championship of the colleges come down to so narrow an issue.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was a fitting test, too, and thousands without an interest in either college rejoiced at the thought that the historic rivals should finally have come to fight it out between themselves.
victornounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading For the first time it was a really national title that was at stake, for the defeat of Michigan, the recognized leader of the West, by Yale, had made it impossible for any team to dispute the honors to be won by the victor of this final battle between Harvard and Yale.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For the first time it was a really national title that was at stake, for the defeat of Michigan, the recognized leader of the West, by Yale, had made it impossible for any team to dispute the honors to be won by the victor of this final battle between Harvard and Yale.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading For the first time it was a really national title that was at stake, for the defeat of Michigan, the recognized leader of the West, by Yale, had made it impossible for any team to dispute the honors to be won by the victor of this final battle between Harvard and Yale.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was a fitting test, too, and thousands without an interest in either college rejoiced at the thought that the historic rivals should finally have come to fight it out between themselves.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading For the first time it was a really national title that was at stake, for the defeat of Michigan, the recognized leader of the West, by Yale, had made it impossible for any team to dispute the honors to be won by the victor of this final battle between Harvard and Yale.
YALEnounUS /jeɪl/
a university in Connecticut
From this reading THE CHAMPIONSHIP FOR YALE.
a late time of life
From this reading Not for years had the baseball championship of the colleges come down to so narrow an issue.
