used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gardiner returned to the Academy on Monday and shook up football affairs in a way that surprised even Paddy.
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading Gardiner returned to the Academy on Monday and shook up football affairs in a way that surprised even Paddy.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Gardiner returned to the Academy on Monday and shook up football affairs in a way that surprised even Paddy.
aggregationnounUS /ˌæɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading The latter coach reached the scene none too soon, for the next day Shrewsburg sent down an aggregation of hard-hitting young gentlemen who had already earned a reputation that reached up and down the valley.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The latter coach reached the scene none too soon, for the next day Shrewsburg sent down an aggregation of hard-hitting young gentlemen who had already earned a reputation that reached up and down the valley.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On Tuesday two more graduates put in an appearance on the campus and with most terrifying scowls proceeded to work miracles, one with the sprinters and the other with the baseball candidates.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gardiner returned to the Academy on Monday and shook up football affairs in a way that surprised even Paddy.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading On Tuesday two more graduates put in an appearance on the campus and with most terrifying scowls proceeded to work miracles, one with the sprinters and the other with the baseball candidates.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Most of the fellows turned out for the game and cheered lustily for the crimson-stockinged youngsters, but despite the support of the grand stand Hillton put up a ragged kind of ball, and at the end of the sixth inning the wearers of the green S were five runs to the good and their earning capacity seemed still unlimited.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Most of the fellows turned out for the game and cheered lustily for the crimson-stockinged youngsters, but despite the support of the grand stand Hillton put up a ragged kind of ball, and at the end of the sixth inning the wearers of the green S were five runs to the good and their earning capacity seemed still unlimited.
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 On Tuesday two more graduates put in an appearance on the campus and with most terrifying scowls proceeded to work miracles, one with the sprinters and the other with the baseball candidates.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Most of the fellows turned out for the game and cheered lustily for the crimson-stockinged youngsters, but despite the support of the grand stand Hillton put up a ragged kind of ball, and at the end of the sixth inning the wearers of the green S were five runs to the good and their earning capacity seemed still unlimited.
campusnounUS /ˈkæmpəs/
a field on which the buildings of a university are situated
From this reading On Tuesday two more graduates put in an appearance on the campus and with most terrifying scowls proceeded to work miracles, one with the sprinters and the other with the baseball candidates.
candidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading On Tuesday two more graduates put in an appearance on the campus and with most terrifying scowls proceeded to work miracles, one with the sprinters and the other with the baseball candidates.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading Most of the fellows turned out for the game and cheered lustily for the crimson-stockinged youngsters, but despite the support of the grand stand Hillton put up a ragged kind of ball, and at the end of the sixth inning the wearers of the green S were five runs to the good and their earning capacity seemed still unlimited.
cheeredverbUS /tʃɪrd/
past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to
From this reading Most of the fellows turned out for the game and cheered lustily for the crimson-stockinged youngsters, but despite the support of the grand stand Hillton put up a ragged kind of ball, and at the end of the sixth inning the wearers of the green S were five runs to the good and their earning capacity seemed still unlimited.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading The latter coach reached the scene none too soon, for the next day Shrewsburg sent down an aggregation of hard-hitting young gentlemen who had already earned a reputation that reached up and down the valley.
crimson-stockinged
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Most of the fellows turned out for the game and cheered lustily for the crimson-stockinged youngsters, but despite the support of the grand stand Hillton put up a ragged kind of ball, and at the end of the sixth inning the wearers of the green S were five runs to the good and their earning capacity seemed still unlimited.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading THE HOME RUN Events were crowded thickly into the next week.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The latter coach reached the scene none too soon, for the next day Shrewsburg sent down an aggregation of hard-hitting young gentlemen who had already earned a reputation that reached up and down the valley.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Most of the fellows turned out for the game and cheered lustily for the crimson-stockinged youngsters, but despite the support of the grand stand Hillton put up a ragged kind of ball, and at the end of the sixth inning the wearers of the green S were five runs to the good and their earning capacity seemed still unlimited.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The latter coach reached the scene none too soon, for the next day Shrewsburg sent down an aggregation of hard-hitting young gentlemen who had already earned a reputation that reached up and down the valley.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading The latter coach reached the scene none too soon, for the next day Shrewsburg sent down an aggregation of hard-hitting young gentlemen who had already earned a reputation that reached up and down the valley.
earningverbUS /ˈɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “earn” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading Most of the fellows turned out for the game and cheered lustily for the crimson-stockinged youngsters, but despite the support of the grand stand Hillton put up a ragged kind of ball, and at the end of the sixth inning the wearers of the green S were five runs to the good and their earning capacity seemed still unlimited.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Most of the fellows turned out for the game and cheered lustily for the crimson-stockinged youngsters, but despite the support of the grand stand Hillton put up a ragged kind of ball, and at the end of the sixth inning the wearers of the green S were five runs to the good and their earning capacity seemed still unlimited.
divisible by two
From this reading Gardiner returned to the Academy on Monday and shook up football affairs in a way that surprised even Paddy.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading THE HOME RUN Events were crowded thickly into the next week.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Most of the fellows turned out for the game and cheered lustily for the crimson-stockinged youngsters, but despite the support of the grand stand Hillton put up a ragged kind of ball, and at the end of the sixth inning the wearers of the green S were five runs to the good and their earning capacity seemed still unlimited.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Most of the fellows turned out for the game and cheered lustily for the crimson-stockinged youngsters, but despite the support of the grand stand Hillton put up a ragged kind of ball, and at the end of the sixth inning the wearers of the green S were five runs to the good and their earning capacity seemed still unlimited.
footballnounUS /ˈfʊtbɔːl/
any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
From this reading Gardiner returned to the Academy on Monday and shook up football affairs in a way that surprised even Paddy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The latter coach reached the scene none too soon, for the next day Shrewsburg sent down an aggregation of hard-hitting young gentlemen who had already earned a reputation that reached up and down the valley.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Most of the fellows turned out for the game and cheered lustily for the crimson-stockinged youngsters, but despite the support of the grand stand Hillton put up a ragged kind of ball, and at the end of the sixth inning the wearers of the green S were five runs to the good and their earning capacity seemed still unlimited.
GardinernounUS /ˈɡɑːrdnər/
British historian remembered for his ten-volume history of England (1829-1902)
From this reading Gardiner returned to the Academy on Monday and shook up football affairs in a way that surprised even Paddy.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading The latter coach reached the scene none too soon, for the next day Shrewsburg sent down an aggregation of hard-hitting young gentlemen who had already earned a reputation that reached up and down the valley.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Most of the fellows turned out for the game and cheered lustily for the crimson-stockinged youngsters, but despite the support of the grand stand Hillton put up a ragged kind of ball, and at the end of the sixth inning the wearers of the green S were five runs to the good and their earning capacity seemed still unlimited.
graduatesnounUS /ˈɡrædʒəwəts/
plural of “graduate” — a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university)
From this reading On Tuesday two more graduates put in an appearance on the campus and with most terrifying scowls proceeded to work miracles, one with the sprinters and the other with the baseball candidates.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Most of the fellows turned out for the game and cheered lustily for the crimson-stockinged youngsters, but despite the support of the grand stand Hillton put up a ragged kind of ball, and at the end of the sixth inning the wearers of the green S were five runs to the good and their earning capacity seemed still unlimited.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Most of the fellows turned out for the game and cheered lustily for the crimson-stockinged youngsters, but despite the support of the grand stand Hillton put up a ragged kind of ball, and at the end of the sixth inning the wearers of the green S were five runs to the good and their earning capacity seemed still unlimited.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The latter coach reached the scene none too soon, for the next day Shrewsburg sent down an aggregation of hard-hitting young gentlemen who had already earned a reputation that reached up and down the valley.
hard-hittingadjective
characterized by or full of force and vigor
From this reading The latter coach reached the scene none too soon, for the next day Shrewsburg sent down an aggregation of hard-hitting young gentlemen who had already earned a reputation that reached up and down the valley.
Hillton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Most of the fellows turned out for the game and cheered lustily for the crimson-stockinged youngsters, but despite the support of the grand stand Hillton put up a ragged kind of ball, and at the end of the sixth inning the wearers of the green S were five runs to the good and their earning capacity seemed still unlimited.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE HOME RUN Events were crowded thickly into the next week.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gardiner returned to the Academy on Monday and shook up football affairs in a way that surprised even Paddy.
inningnounUS /ˈɪnɪŋ/
(baseball) one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat
From this reading Most of the fellows turned out for the game and cheered lustily for the crimson-stockinged youngsters, but despite the support of the grand stand Hillton put up a ragged kind of ball, and at the end of the sixth inning the wearers of the green S were five runs to the good and their earning capacity seemed still unlimited.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE HOME RUN Events were crowded thickly into the next week.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Most of the fellows turned out for the game and cheered lustily for the crimson-stockinged youngsters, but despite the support of the grand stand Hillton put up a ragged kind of ball, and at the end of the sixth inning the wearers of the green S were five runs to the good and their earning capacity seemed still unlimited.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter coach reached the scene none too soon, for the next day Shrewsburg sent down an aggregation of hard-hitting young gentlemen who had already earned a reputation that reached up and down the valley.
lustilyadverb
in a healthy manner
From this reading Most of the fellows turned out for the game and cheered lustily for the crimson-stockinged youngsters, but despite the support of the grand stand Hillton put up a ragged kind of ball, and at the end of the sixth inning the wearers of the green S were five runs to the good and their earning capacity seemed still unlimited.
miraclesnounUS /ˈmɪrəkəlz/
plural of “miracle” — any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading On Tuesday two more graduates put in an appearance on the campus and with most terrifying scowls proceeded to work miracles, one with the sprinters and the other with the baseball candidates.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading Gardiner returned to the Academy on Monday and shook up football affairs in a way that surprised even Paddy.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On Tuesday two more graduates put in an appearance on the campus and with most terrifying scowls proceeded to work miracles, one with the sprinters and the other with the baseball candidates.
used to form the superlative
From this reading On Tuesday two more graduates put in an appearance on the campus and with most terrifying scowls proceeded to work miracles, one with the sprinters and the other with the baseball candidates.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE HOME RUN Events were crowded thickly into the next week.
not one, and not any
From this reading The latter coach reached the scene none too soon, for the next day Shrewsburg sent down an aggregation of hard-hitting young gentlemen who had already earned a reputation that reached up and down the valley.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The latter coach reached the scene none too soon, for the next day Shrewsburg sent down an aggregation of hard-hitting young gentlemen who had already earned a reputation that reached up and down the valley.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Gardiner returned to the Academy on Monday and shook up football affairs in a way that surprised even Paddy.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On Tuesday two more graduates put in an appearance on the campus and with most terrifying scowls proceeded to work miracles, one with the sprinters and the other with the baseball candidates.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On Tuesday two more graduates put in an appearance on the campus and with most terrifying scowls proceeded to work miracles, one with the sprinters and the other with the baseball candidates.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Most of the fellows turned out for the game and cheered lustily for the crimson-stockinged youngsters, but despite the support of the grand stand Hillton put up a ragged kind of ball, and at the end of the sixth inning the wearers of the green S were five runs to the good and their earning capacity seemed still unlimited.
PaddynounUS /ˈpædi/
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Irish descent
From this reading Gardiner returned to the Academy on Monday and shook up football affairs in a way that surprised even Paddy.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading On Tuesday two more graduates put in an appearance on the campus and with most terrifying scowls proceeded to work miracles, one with the sprinters and the other with the baseball candidates.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading On Tuesday two more graduates put in an appearance on the campus and with most terrifying scowls proceeded to work miracles, one with the sprinters and the other with the baseball candidates.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading Most of the fellows turned out for the game and cheered lustily for the crimson-stockinged youngsters, but despite the support of the grand stand Hillton put up a ragged kind of ball, and at the end of the sixth inning the wearers of the green S were five runs to the good and their earning capacity seemed still unlimited.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The latter coach reached the scene none too soon, for the next day Shrewsburg sent down an aggregation of hard-hitting young gentlemen who had already earned a reputation that reached up and down the valley.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading The latter coach reached the scene none too soon, for the next day Shrewsburg sent down an aggregation of hard-hitting young gentlemen who had already earned a reputation that reached up and down the valley.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Gardiner returned to the Academy on Monday and shook up football affairs in a way that surprised even Paddy.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading THE HOME RUN Events were crowded thickly into the next week.
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading Most of the fellows turned out for the game and cheered lustily for the crimson-stockinged youngsters, but despite the support of the grand stand Hillton put up a ragged kind of ball, and at the end of the sixth inning the wearers of the green S were five runs to the good and their earning capacity seemed still unlimited.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Most of the fellows turned out for the game and cheered lustily for the crimson-stockinged youngsters, but despite the support of the grand stand Hillton put up a ragged kind of ball, and at the end of the sixth inning the wearers of the green S were five runs to the good and their earning capacity seemed still unlimited.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading The latter coach reached the scene none too soon, for the next day Shrewsburg sent down an aggregation of hard-hitting young gentlemen who had already earned a reputation that reached up and down the valley.
scowls
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On Tuesday two more graduates put in an appearance on the campus and with most terrifying scowls proceeded to work miracles, one with the sprinters and the other with the baseball candidates.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Most of the fellows turned out for the game and cheered lustily for the crimson-stockinged youngsters, but despite the support of the grand stand Hillton put up a ragged kind of ball, and at the end of the sixth inning the wearers of the green S were five runs to the good and their earning capacity seemed still unlimited.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The latter coach reached the scene none too soon, for the next day Shrewsburg sent down an aggregation of hard-hitting young gentlemen who had already earned a reputation that reached up and down the valley.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Gardiner returned to the Academy on Monday and shook up football affairs in a way that surprised even Paddy.
Shrewsburg
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The latter coach reached the scene none too soon, for the next day Shrewsburg sent down an aggregation of hard-hitting young gentlemen who had already earned a reputation that reached up and down the valley.
sixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading Most of the fellows turned out for the game and cheered lustily for the crimson-stockinged youngsters, but despite the support of the grand stand Hillton put up a ragged kind of ball, and at the end of the sixth inning the wearers of the green S were five runs to the good and their earning capacity seemed still unlimited.
in the near future
From this reading The latter coach reached the scene none too soon, for the next day Shrewsburg sent down an aggregation of hard-hitting young gentlemen who had already earned a reputation that reached up and down the valley.
sprintersnounUS /ˈsprɪntərz/
plural of “sprinter” — someone who runs a short distance at top speed
From this reading On Tuesday two more graduates put in an appearance on the campus and with most terrifying scowls proceeded to work miracles, one with the sprinters and the other with the baseball candidates.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Most of the fellows turned out for the game and cheered lustily for the crimson-stockinged youngsters, but despite the support of the grand stand Hillton put up a ragged kind of ball, and at the end of the sixth inning the wearers of the green S were five runs to the good and their earning capacity seemed still unlimited.
not in physical motion
From this reading Most of the fellows turned out for the game and cheered lustily for the crimson-stockinged youngsters, but despite the support of the grand stand Hillton put up a ragged kind of ball, and at the end of the sixth inning the wearers of the green S were five runs to the good and their earning capacity seemed still unlimited.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Most of the fellows turned out for the game and cheered lustily for the crimson-stockinged youngsters, but despite the support of the grand stand Hillton put up a ragged kind of ball, and at the end of the sixth inning the wearers of the green S were five runs to the good and their earning capacity seemed still unlimited.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Gardiner returned to the Academy on Monday and shook up football affairs in a way that surprised even Paddy.
terrifyingadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪɪŋ/
causing extreme terror
From this reading On Tuesday two more graduates put in an appearance on the campus and with most terrifying scowls proceeded to work miracles, one with the sprinters and the other with the baseball candidates.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Gardiner returned to the Academy on Monday and shook up football affairs in a way that surprised even Paddy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOME RUN Events were crowded thickly into the next week.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Most of the fellows turned out for the game and cheered lustily for the crimson-stockinged youngsters, but despite the support of the grand stand Hillton put up a ragged kind of ball, and at the end of the sixth inning the wearers of the green S were five runs to the good and their earning capacity seemed still unlimited.
thicklyadverbUS /ˈθɪkli/
spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue
From this reading THE HOME RUN Events were crowded thickly into the next week.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gardiner returned to the Academy on Monday and shook up football affairs in a way that surprised even Paddy.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The latter coach reached the scene none too soon, for the next day Shrewsburg sent down an aggregation of hard-hitting young gentlemen who had already earned a reputation that reached up and down the valley.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading On Tuesday two more graduates put in an appearance on the campus and with most terrifying scowls proceeded to work miracles, one with the sprinters and the other with the baseball candidates.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Most of the fellows turned out for the game and cheered lustily for the crimson-stockinged youngsters, but despite the support of the grand stand Hillton put up a ragged kind of ball, and at the end of the sixth inning the wearers of the green S were five runs to the good and their earning capacity seemed still unlimited.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On Tuesday two more graduates put in an appearance on the campus and with most terrifying scowls proceeded to work miracles, one with the sprinters and the other with the baseball candidates.
unlimitedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɪmətɪd/
having no limits in range or scope
From this reading Most of the fellows turned out for the game and cheered lustily for the crimson-stockinged youngsters, but despite the support of the grand stand Hillton put up a ragged kind of ball, and at the end of the sixth inning the wearers of the green S were five runs to the good and their earning capacity seemed still unlimited.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Gardiner returned to the Academy on Monday and shook up football affairs in a way that surprised even Paddy.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The latter coach reached the scene none too soon, for the next day Shrewsburg sent down an aggregation of hard-hitting young gentlemen who had already earned a reputation that reached up and down the valley.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Gardiner returned to the Academy on Monday and shook up football affairs in a way that surprised even Paddy.
wearersnounUS /ˈwerərz/
plural of “wearer” — a person who wears or carries or displays something as a body covering or accessory
From this reading Most of the fellows turned out for the game and cheered lustily for the crimson-stockinged youngsters, but despite the support of the grand stand Hillton put up a ragged kind of ball, and at the end of the sixth inning the wearers of the green S were five runs to the good and their earning capacity seemed still unlimited.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE HOME RUN Events were crowded thickly into the next week.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE HOME RUN Events were crowded thickly into the next week.
which person or people
From this reading The latter coach reached the scene none too soon, for the next day Shrewsburg sent down an aggregation of hard-hitting young gentlemen who had already earned a reputation that reached up and down the valley.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On Tuesday two more graduates put in an appearance on the campus and with most terrifying scowls proceeded to work miracles, one with the sprinters and the other with the baseball candidates.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading On Tuesday two more graduates put in an appearance on the campus and with most terrifying scowls proceeded to work miracles, one with the sprinters and the other with the baseball candidates.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The latter coach reached the scene none too soon, for the next day Shrewsburg sent down an aggregation of hard-hitting young gentlemen who had already earned a reputation that reached up and down the valley.
youngstersnounUS /ˈjʌŋstərz/
plural of “youngster” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Most of the fellows turned out for the game and cheered lustily for the crimson-stockinged youngsters, but despite the support of the grand stand Hillton put up a ragged kind of ball, and at the end of the sixth inning the wearers of the green S were five runs to the good and their earning capacity seemed still unlimited.
