used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading YARDLEY IS PUZZLED Of course the school turned out to a boy that afternoon to witness the contest.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading YARDLEY IS PUZZLED Of course the school turned out to a boy that afternoon to witness the contest.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading And that is what Gerald had to do; for at Yardley probation entailed remaining away from all athletic contests.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was a good deal of curiosity regarding the now celebrated Mr. Holmes, but aside from that Yardley believed in supporting her teams and would have presented quite as big an audience had that extra attraction been missing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was a good deal of curiosity regarding the now celebrated Mr. Holmes, but aside from that Yardley believed in supporting her teams and would have presented quite as big an audience had that extra attraction been missing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was a good deal of curiosity regarding the now celebrated Mr. Holmes, but aside from that Yardley believed in supporting her teams and would have presented quite as big an audience had that extra attraction been missing.
on or to one side
From this reading There was a good deal of curiosity regarding the now celebrated Mr. Holmes, but aside from that Yardley believed in supporting her teams and would have presented quite as big an audience had that extra attraction been missing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And that is what Gerald had to do; for at Yardley probation entailed remaining away from all athletic contests.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading And that is what Gerald had to do; for at Yardley probation entailed remaining away from all athletic contests.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading There was a good deal of curiosity regarding the now celebrated Mr. Holmes, but aside from that Yardley believed in supporting her teams and would have presented quite as big an audience had that extra attraction been missing.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading There was a good deal of curiosity regarding the now celebrated Mr. Holmes, but aside from that Yardley believed in supporting her teams and would have presented quite as big an audience had that extra attraction been missing.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading On the contrary it is much more of a task to remain away when the crack of the bat is heard and the rival cheers float away up the hill.
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 It is no very great task to sit in a grand stand or on the warm turf on a fine afternoon in spring and watch two well-trained teams contest a baseball game.
batnounUS /bæt/
nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
From this reading On the contrary it is much more of a task to remain away when the crack of the bat is heard and the rival cheers float away up the hill.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There was a good deal of curiosity regarding the now celebrated Mr. Holmes, but aside from that Yardley believed in supporting her teams and would have presented quite as big an audience had that extra attraction been missing.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading There was a good deal of curiosity regarding the now celebrated Mr. Holmes, but aside from that Yardley believed in supporting her teams and would have presented quite as big an audience had that extra attraction been missing.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was a good deal of curiosity regarding the now celebrated Mr. Holmes, but aside from that Yardley believed in supporting her teams and would have presented quite as big an audience had that extra attraction been missing.
a youthful male person
From this reading YARDLEY IS PUZZLED Of course the school turned out to a boy that afternoon to witness the contest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was a good deal of curiosity regarding the now celebrated Mr. Holmes, but aside from that Yardley believed in supporting her teams and would have presented quite as big an audience had that extra attraction been missing.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading There was a good deal of curiosity regarding the now celebrated Mr. Holmes, but aside from that Yardley believed in supporting her teams and would have presented quite as big an audience had that extra attraction been missing.
cheersnounUS /tʃɪrz/
plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval
From this reading On the contrary it is much more of a task to remain away when the crack of the bat is heard and the rival cheers float away up the hill.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading YARDLEY IS PUZZLED Of course the school turned out to a boy that afternoon to witness the contest.
contestsnounUS /ˈkɑːntests/
plural of “contest” — an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading And that is what Gerald had to do; for at Yardley probation entailed remaining away from all athletic contests.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading On the contrary it is much more of a task to remain away when the crack of the bat is heard and the rival cheers float away up the hill.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading YARDLEY IS PUZZLED Of course the school turned out to a boy that afternoon to witness the contest.
crackverbUS /kræk/
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
From this reading On the contrary it is much more of a task to remain away when the crack of the bat is heard and the rival cheers float away up the hill.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading There was a good deal of curiosity regarding the now celebrated Mr. Holmes, but aside from that Yardley believed in supporting her teams and would have presented quite as big an audience had that extra attraction been missing.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading There was a good deal of curiosity regarding the now celebrated Mr. Holmes, but aside from that Yardley believed in supporting her teams and would have presented quite as big an audience had that extra attraction been missing.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading And that is what Gerald had to do; for at Yardley probation entailed remaining away from all athletic contests.
entailedverbUS /ɪnˈteɪld/
past form of “entail” — have as a logical consequence
From this reading And that is what Gerald had to do; for at Yardley probation entailed remaining away from all athletic contests.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading There was a good deal of curiosity regarding the now celebrated Mr. Holmes, but aside from that Yardley believed in supporting her teams and would have presented quite as big an audience had that extra attraction been missing.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading It is no very great task to sit in a grand stand or on the warm turf on a fine afternoon in spring and watch two well-trained teams contest a baseball game.
floatverbUS /floʊt/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading On the contrary it is much more of a task to remain away when the crack of the bat is heard and the rival cheers float away up the hill.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And that is what Gerald had to do; for at Yardley probation entailed remaining away from all athletic contests.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was a good deal of curiosity regarding the now celebrated Mr. Holmes, but aside from that Yardley believed in supporting her teams and would have presented quite as big an audience had that extra attraction been missing.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading It is no very great task to sit in a grand stand or on the warm turf on a fine afternoon in spring and watch two well-trained teams contest a baseball game.
Gerald
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From this reading And that is what Gerald had to do; for at Yardley probation entailed remaining away from all athletic contests.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading There was a good deal of curiosity regarding the now celebrated Mr. Holmes, but aside from that Yardley believed in supporting her teams and would have presented quite as big an audience had that extra attraction been missing.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading It is no very great task to sit in a grand stand or on the warm turf on a fine afternoon in spring and watch two well-trained teams contest a baseball game.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It is no very great task to sit in a grand stand or on the warm turf on a fine afternoon in spring and watch two well-trained teams contest a baseball game.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was a good deal of curiosity regarding the now celebrated Mr. Holmes, but aside from that Yardley believed in supporting her teams and would have presented quite as big an audience had that extra attraction been missing.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There was a good deal of curiosity regarding the now celebrated Mr. Holmes, but aside from that Yardley believed in supporting her teams and would have presented quite as big an audience had that extra attraction been missing.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading On the contrary it is much more of a task to remain away when the crack of the bat is heard and the rival cheers float away up the hill.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There was a good deal of curiosity regarding the now celebrated Mr. Holmes, but aside from that Yardley believed in supporting her teams and would have presented quite as big an audience had that extra attraction been missing.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading On the contrary it is much more of a task to remain away when the crack of the bat is heard and the rival cheers float away up the hill.
HolmesnounUS /hoʊmz/
a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle
From this reading There was a good deal of curiosity regarding the now celebrated Mr. Holmes, but aside from that Yardley believed in supporting her teams and would have presented quite as big an audience had that extra attraction been missing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a good deal of curiosity regarding the now celebrated Mr. Holmes, but aside from that Yardley believed in supporting her teams and would have presented quite as big an audience had that extra attraction been missing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading YARDLEY IS PUZZLED Of course the school turned out to a boy that afternoon to witness the contest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is no very great task to sit in a grand stand or on the warm turf on a fine afternoon in spring and watch two well-trained teams contest a baseball game.
not able to be found
From this reading There was a good deal of curiosity regarding the now celebrated Mr. Holmes, but aside from that Yardley believed in supporting her teams and would have presented quite as big an audience had that extra attraction been missing.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On the contrary it is much more of a task to remain away when the crack of the bat is heard and the rival cheers float away up the hill.
a form of address for a man
From this reading There was a good deal of curiosity regarding the now celebrated Mr. Holmes, but aside from that Yardley believed in supporting her teams and would have presented quite as big an audience had that extra attraction been missing.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading On the contrary it is much more of a task to remain away when the crack of the bat is heard and the rival cheers float away up the hill.
not any; not one
From this reading It is no very great task to sit in a grand stand or on the warm turf on a fine afternoon in spring and watch two well-trained teams contest a baseball game.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There was a good deal of curiosity regarding the now celebrated Mr. Holmes, but aside from that Yardley believed in supporting her teams and would have presented quite as big an audience had that extra attraction been missing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading YARDLEY IS PUZZLED Of course the school turned out to a boy that afternoon to witness the contest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is no very great task to sit in a grand stand or on the warm turf on a fine afternoon in spring and watch two well-trained teams contest a baseball game.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is no very great task to sit in a grand stand or on the warm turf on a fine afternoon in spring and watch two well-trained teams contest a baseball game.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading YARDLEY IS PUZZLED Of course the school turned out to a boy that afternoon to witness the contest.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading There was a good deal of curiosity regarding the now celebrated Mr. Holmes, but aside from that Yardley believed in supporting her teams and would have presented quite as big an audience had that extra attraction been missing.
probationnounUS /proʊˈbeɪʃən/
a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership
From this reading And that is what Gerald had to do; for at Yardley probation entailed remaining away from all athletic contests.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading YARDLEY IS PUZZLED Of course the school turned out to a boy that afternoon to witness the contest.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading There was a good deal of curiosity regarding the now celebrated Mr. Holmes, but aside from that Yardley believed in supporting her teams and would have presented quite as big an audience had that extra attraction been missing.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading There was a good deal of curiosity regarding the now celebrated Mr. Holmes, but aside from that Yardley believed in supporting her teams and would have presented quite as big an audience had that extra attraction been missing.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading On the contrary it is much more of a task to remain away when the crack of the bat is heard and the rival cheers float away up the hill.
not used up
From this reading And that is what Gerald had to do; for at Yardley probation entailed remaining away from all athletic contests.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading On the contrary it is much more of a task to remain away when the crack of the bat is heard and the rival cheers float away up the hill.
an educational institution
From this reading YARDLEY IS PUZZLED Of course the school turned out to a boy that afternoon to witness the contest.
be seated
From this reading It is no very great task to sit in a grand stand or on the warm turf on a fine afternoon in spring and watch two well-trained teams contest a baseball game.
the season of growth
From this reading It is no very great task to sit in a grand stand or on the warm turf on a fine afternoon in spring and watch two well-trained teams contest a baseball game.
be standing; be upright
From this reading It is no very great task to sit in a grand stand or on the warm turf on a fine afternoon in spring and watch two well-trained teams contest a baseball game.
supportingadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
furnishing support and encouragement
From this reading There was a good deal of curiosity regarding the now celebrated Mr. Holmes, but aside from that Yardley believed in supporting her teams and would have presented quite as big an audience had that extra attraction been missing.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading It is no very great task to sit in a grand stand or on the warm turf on a fine afternoon in spring and watch two well-trained teams contest a baseball game.
teamsnounUS /tiːmz/
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading There was a good deal of curiosity regarding the now celebrated Mr. Holmes, but aside from that Yardley believed in supporting her teams and would have presented quite as big an audience had that extra attraction been missing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading YARDLEY IS PUZZLED Of course the school turned out to a boy that afternoon to witness the contest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading YARDLEY IS PUZZLED Of course the school turned out to a boy that afternoon to witness the contest.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a good deal of curiosity regarding the now celebrated Mr. Holmes, but aside from that Yardley believed in supporting her teams and would have presented quite as big an audience had that extra attraction been missing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading YARDLEY IS PUZZLED Of course the school turned out to a boy that afternoon to witness the contest.
turfnounUS /tɜːrf/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading It is no very great task to sit in a grand stand or on the warm turf on a fine afternoon in spring and watch two well-trained teams contest a baseball game.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading YARDLEY IS PUZZLED Of course the school turned out to a boy that afternoon to witness the contest.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It is no very great task to sit in a grand stand or on the warm turf on a fine afternoon in spring and watch two well-trained teams contest a baseball game.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading On the contrary it is much more of a task to remain away when the crack of the bat is heard and the rival cheers float away up the hill.
precisely as stated
From this reading It is no very great task to sit in a grand stand or on the warm turf on a fine afternoon in spring and watch two well-trained teams contest a baseball game.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading It is no very great task to sit in a grand stand or on the warm turf on a fine afternoon in spring and watch two well-trained teams contest a baseball game.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a good deal of curiosity regarding the now celebrated Mr. Holmes, but aside from that Yardley believed in supporting her teams and would have presented quite as big an audience had that extra attraction been missing.
look attentively
From this reading It is no very great task to sit in a grand stand or on the warm turf on a fine afternoon in spring and watch two well-trained teams contest a baseball game.
well-trained
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is no very great task to sit in a grand stand or on the warm turf on a fine afternoon in spring and watch two well-trained teams contest a baseball game.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And that is what Gerald had to do; for at Yardley probation entailed remaining away from all athletic contests.
at the time that
From this reading On the contrary it is much more of a task to remain away when the crack of the bat is heard and the rival cheers float away up the hill.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading YARDLEY IS PUZZLED Of course the school turned out to a boy that afternoon to witness the contest.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There was a good deal of curiosity regarding the now celebrated Mr. Holmes, but aside from that Yardley believed in supporting her teams and would have presented quite as big an audience had that extra attraction been missing.
YARDLEY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading YARDLEY IS PUZZLED Of course the school turned out to a boy that afternoon to witness the contest.
