used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Luck was with Fenton; they had the good fortune to draw the bye, and the small party of boys who went to see the game between Clinton and Hopevale was composed largely of experts, anxious to "get a line" on the opposing teams, and to note the strong and weak points in their play.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On the Saturday after the track games came the first round in the base-ball league.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ON DIAMOND AND RIVER The track meet was over, and Hopevale had scored three points toward the cup.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another victory, either in the ball game or the boat race, and the competition would be ended.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Luck was with Fenton; they had the good fortune to draw the bye, and the small party of boys who went to see the game between Clinton and Hopevale was composed largely of experts, anxious to "get a line" on the opposing teams, and to note the strong and weak points in their play.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Another victory, either in the ball game or the boat race, and the competition would be ended.
base-ball
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From this reading On the Saturday after the track games came the first round in the base-ball league.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Another victory, either in the ball game or the boat race, and the competition would be ended.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading And this victory they were bent on winning, while the other two schools were equally determined to wipe out defeat, and to overcome their rival's lead, in the three contests which remained.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Luck was with Fenton; they had the good fortune to draw the bye, and the small party of boys who went to see the game between Clinton and Hopevale was composed largely of experts, anxious to "get a line" on the opposing teams, and to note the strong and weak points in their play.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Another victory, either in the ball game or the boat race, and the competition would be ended.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Luck was with Fenton; they had the good fortune to draw the bye, and the small party of boys who went to see the game between Clinton and Hopevale was composed largely of experts, anxious to "get a line" on the opposing teams, and to note the strong and weak points in their play.
byenounUS /baɪ/
an automatic advance to the next round in a tournament without playing an opponent
From this reading Luck was with Fenton; they had the good fortune to draw the bye, and the small party of boys who went to see the game between Clinton and Hopevale was composed largely of experts, anxious to "get a line" on the opposing teams, and to note the strong and weak points in their play.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On the Saturday after the track games came the first round in the base-ball league.
ClintonnounUS /ˈklɪntən/
wife of President Clinton and later a woman member of the United States Senate (1947-)
From this reading Luck was with Fenton; they had the good fortune to draw the bye, and the small party of boys who went to see the game between Clinton and Hopevale was composed largely of experts, anxious to "get a line" on the opposing teams, and to note the strong and weak points in their play.
competitionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/
a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers
From this reading Another victory, either in the ball game or the boat race, and the competition would be ended.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading Luck was with Fenton; they had the good fortune to draw the bye, and the small party of boys who went to see the game between Clinton and Hopevale was composed largely of experts, anxious to "get a line" on the opposing teams, and to note the strong and weak points in their play.
contestsnounUS /ˈkɑːntests/
plural of “contest” — an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading And this victory they were bent on winning, while the other two schools were equally determined to wipe out defeat, and to overcome their rival's lead, in the three contests which remained.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading ON DIAMOND AND RIVER The track meet was over, and Hopevale had scored three points toward the cup.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading And this victory they were bent on winning, while the other two schools were equally determined to wipe out defeat, and to overcome their rival's lead, in the three contests which remained.
characterized by great determination
From this reading And this victory they were bent on winning, while the other two schools were equally determined to wipe out defeat, and to overcome their rival's lead, in the three contests which remained.
DIAMONDnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading ON DIAMOND AND RIVER The track meet was over, and Hopevale had scored three points toward the cup.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Luck was with Fenton; they had the good fortune to draw the bye, and the small party of boys who went to see the game between Clinton and Hopevale was composed largely of experts, anxious to "get a line" on the opposing teams, and to note the strong and weak points in their play.
one or the other of two
From this reading Another victory, either in the ball game or the boat race, and the competition would be ended.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Another victory, either in the ball game or the boat race, and the competition would be ended.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading And this victory they were bent on winning, while the other two schools were equally determined to wipe out defeat, and to overcome their rival's lead, in the three contests which remained.
expertsnounUS /ˈekspərts/
plural of “expert” — a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
From this reading Luck was with Fenton; they had the good fortune to draw the bye, and the small party of boys who went to see the game between Clinton and Hopevale was composed largely of experts, anxious to "get a line" on the opposing teams, and to note the strong and weak points in their play.
Fenton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Luck was with Fenton; they had the good fortune to draw the bye, and the small party of boys who went to see the game between Clinton and Hopevale was composed largely of experts, anxious to "get a line" on the opposing teams, and to note the strong and weak points in their play.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading On the Saturday after the track games came the first round in the base-ball league.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Luck was with Fenton; they had the good fortune to draw the bye, and the small party of boys who went to see the game between Clinton and Hopevale was composed largely of experts, anxious to "get a line" on the opposing teams, and to note the strong and weak points in their play.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Another victory, either in the ball game or the boat race, and the competition would be ended.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading On the Saturday after the track games came the first round in the base-ball league.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Luck was with Fenton; they had the good fortune to draw the bye, and the small party of boys who went to see the game between Clinton and Hopevale was composed largely of experts, anxious to "get a line" on the opposing teams, and to note the strong and weak points in their play.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Luck was with Fenton; they had the good fortune to draw the bye, and the small party of boys who went to see the game between Clinton and Hopevale was composed largely of experts, anxious to "get a line" on the opposing teams, and to note the strong and weak points in their play.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ON DIAMOND AND RIVER The track meet was over, and Hopevale had scored three points toward the cup.
Hopevale
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From this reading ON DIAMOND AND RIVER The track meet was over, and Hopevale had scored three points toward the cup.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Another victory, either in the ball game or the boat race, and the competition would be ended.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Luck was with Fenton; they had the good fortune to draw the bye, and the small party of boys who went to see the game between Clinton and Hopevale was composed largely of experts, anxious to "get a line" on the opposing teams, and to note the strong and weak points in their play.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading And this victory they were bent on winning, while the other two schools were equally determined to wipe out defeat, and to overcome their rival's lead, in the three contests which remained.
leaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading On the Saturday after the track games came the first round in the base-ball league.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Luck was with Fenton; they had the good fortune to draw the bye, and the small party of boys who went to see the game between Clinton and Hopevale was composed largely of experts, anxious to "get a line" on the opposing teams, and to note the strong and weak points in their play.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Luck was with Fenton; they had the good fortune to draw the bye, and the small party of boys who went to see the game between Clinton and Hopevale was composed largely of experts, anxious to "get a line" on the opposing teams, and to note the strong and weak points in their play.
come together
From this reading ON DIAMOND AND RIVER The track meet was over, and Hopevale had scored three points toward the cup.
a brief written record
From this reading Luck was with Fenton; they had the good fortune to draw the bye, and the small party of boys who went to see the game between Clinton and Hopevale was composed largely of experts, anxious to "get a line" on the opposing teams, and to note the strong and weak points in their play.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Luck was with Fenton; they had the good fortune to draw the bye, and the small party of boys who went to see the game between Clinton and Hopevale was composed largely of experts, anxious to "get a line" on the opposing teams, and to note the strong and weak points in their play.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON DIAMOND AND RIVER The track meet was over, and Hopevale had scored three points toward the cup.
opposingadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzɪŋ/
characterized by active hostility
From this reading Luck was with Fenton; they had the good fortune to draw the bye, and the small party of boys who went to see the game between Clinton and Hopevale was composed largely of experts, anxious to "get a line" on the opposing teams, and to note the strong and weak points in their play.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Another victory, either in the ball game or the boat race, and the competition would be ended.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading And this victory they were bent on winning, while the other two schools were equally determined to wipe out defeat, and to overcome their rival's lead, in the three contests which remained.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And this victory they were bent on winning, while the other two schools were equally determined to wipe out defeat, and to overcome their rival's lead, in the three contests which remained.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading ON DIAMOND AND RIVER The track meet was over, and Hopevale had scored three points toward the cup.
win a victory over
From this reading And this victory they were bent on winning, while the other two schools were equally determined to wipe out defeat, and to overcome their rival's lead, in the three contests which remained.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Luck was with Fenton; they had the good fortune to draw the bye, and the small party of boys who went to see the game between Clinton and Hopevale was composed largely of experts, anxious to "get a line" on the opposing teams, and to note the strong and weak points in their play.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Luck was with Fenton; they had the good fortune to draw the bye, and the small party of boys who went to see the game between Clinton and Hopevale was composed largely of experts, anxious to "get a line" on the opposing teams, and to note the strong and weak points in their play.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading ON DIAMOND AND RIVER The track meet was over, and Hopevale had scored three points toward the cup.
any competition
From this reading Another victory, either in the ball game or the boat race, and the competition would be ended.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading And this victory they were bent on winning, while the other two schools were equally determined to wipe out defeat, and to overcome their rival's lead, in the three contests which remained.
rival'snounUS /ˈraɪvəlz/
possessive form of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading And this victory they were bent on winning, while the other two schools were equally determined to wipe out defeat, and to overcome their rival's lead, in the three contests which remained.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading ON DIAMOND AND RIVER The track meet was over, and Hopevale had scored three points toward the cup.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading On the Saturday after the track games came the first round in the base-ball league.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading On the Saturday after the track games came the first round in the base-ball league.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading And this victory they were bent on winning, while the other two schools were equally determined to wipe out defeat, and to overcome their rival's lead, in the three contests which remained.
scoredverbUS /skɔːrd/
past form of “score” — gain points in a game
From this reading ON DIAMOND AND RIVER The track meet was over, and Hopevale had scored three points toward the cup.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Luck was with Fenton; they had the good fortune to draw the bye, and the small party of boys who went to see the game between Clinton and Hopevale was composed largely of experts, anxious to "get a line" on the opposing teams, and to note the strong and weak points in their play.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Luck was with Fenton; they had the good fortune to draw the bye, and the small party of boys who went to see the game between Clinton and Hopevale was composed largely of experts, anxious to "get a line" on the opposing teams, and to note the strong and weak points in their play.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Luck was with Fenton; they had the good fortune to draw the bye, and the small party of boys who went to see the game between Clinton and Hopevale was composed largely of experts, anxious to "get a line" on the opposing teams, and to note the strong and weak points in their play.
teamsnounUS /tiːmz/
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Luck was with Fenton; they had the good fortune to draw the bye, and the small party of boys who went to see the game between Clinton and Hopevale was composed largely of experts, anxious to "get a line" on the opposing teams, and to note the strong and weak points in their play.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON DIAMOND AND RIVER The track meet was over, and Hopevale had scored three points toward the cup.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading And this victory they were bent on winning, while the other two schools were equally determined to wipe out defeat, and to overcome their rival's lead, in the three contests which remained.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And this victory they were bent on winning, while the other two schools were equally determined to wipe out defeat, and to overcome their rival's lead, in the three contests which remained.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And this victory they were bent on winning, while the other two schools were equally determined to wipe out defeat, and to overcome their rival's lead, in the three contests which remained.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading ON DIAMOND AND RIVER The track meet was over, and Hopevale had scored three points toward the cup.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And this victory they were bent on winning, while the other two schools were equally determined to wipe out defeat, and to overcome their rival's lead, in the three contests which remained.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading ON DIAMOND AND RIVER The track meet was over, and Hopevale had scored three points toward the cup.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading ON DIAMOND AND RIVER The track meet was over, and Hopevale had scored three points toward the cup.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading And this victory they were bent on winning, while the other two schools were equally determined to wipe out defeat, and to overcome their rival's lead, in the three contests which remained.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Another victory, either in the ball game or the boat race, and the competition would be ended.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON DIAMOND AND RIVER The track meet was over, and Hopevale had scored three points toward the cup.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Luck was with Fenton; they had the good fortune to draw the bye, and the small party of boys who went to see the game between Clinton and Hopevale was composed largely of experts, anxious to "get a line" on the opposing teams, and to note the strong and weak points in their play.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Luck was with Fenton; they had the good fortune to draw the bye, and the small party of boys who went to see the game between Clinton and Hopevale was composed largely of experts, anxious to "get a line" on the opposing teams, and to note the strong and weak points in their play.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And this victory they were bent on winning, while the other two schools were equally determined to wipe out defeat, and to overcome their rival's lead, in the three contests which remained.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And this victory they were bent on winning, while the other two schools were equally determined to wipe out defeat, and to overcome their rival's lead, in the three contests which remained.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading And this victory they were bent on winning, while the other two schools were equally determined to wipe out defeat, and to overcome their rival's lead, in the three contests which remained.
which person or people
From this reading Luck was with Fenton; they had the good fortune to draw the bye, and the small party of boys who went to see the game between Clinton and Hopevale was composed largely of experts, anxious to "get a line" on the opposing teams, and to note the strong and weak points in their play.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading And this victory they were bent on winning, while the other two schools were equally determined to wipe out defeat, and to overcome their rival's lead, in the three contests which remained.
wipeverbUS /waɪp/
rub with a circular motion
From this reading And this victory they were bent on winning, while the other two schools were equally determined to wipe out defeat, and to overcome their rival's lead, in the three contests which remained.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Luck was with Fenton; they had the good fortune to draw the bye, and the small party of boys who went to see the game between Clinton and Hopevale was composed largely of experts, anxious to "get a line" on the opposing teams, and to note the strong and weak points in their play.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Another victory, either in the ball game or the boat race, and the competition would be ended.
