used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHEREIN NELSON AND BOB PLAY BALL AND LAURELVILLE MAKES A PROTEST That was a strange and wonderful game!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEREIN NELSON AND BOB PLAY BALL AND LAURELVILLE MAKES A PROTEST That was a strange and wonderful game!
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading The first inning was not over before it became evident that in the annual contests between Mannig and Laurelville “everything went.”
any thing at all
From this reading It was “anything to win,” and “dirty playing” was not only looked for but applauded vigorously.
applaudedverbUS /əˈplɔːdɪd/
past form of “applaud” — clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
From this reading It was “anything to win,” and “dirty playing” was not only looked for but applauded vigorously.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading WHEREIN NELSON AND BOB PLAY BALL AND LAURELVILLE MAKES A PROTEST That was a strange and wonderful game!
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The first inning was not over before it became evident that in the annual contests between Mannig and Laurelville “everything went.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The first inning was not over before it became evident that in the annual contests between Mannig and Laurelville “everything went.”
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The rivalry was intense, and the feeling between the opposing teams was not of the best.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The first inning was not over before it became evident that in the annual contests between Mannig and Laurelville “everything went.”
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading WHEREIN NELSON AND BOB PLAY BALL AND LAURELVILLE MAKES A PROTEST That was a strange and wonderful game!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was “anything to win,” and “dirty playing” was not only looked for but applauded vigorously.
contestsnounUS /ˈkɑːntests/
plural of “contest” — an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading The first inning was not over before it became evident that in the annual contests between Mannig and Laurelville “everything went.”
Dan
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From this reading Neither Nelson nor Bob--nor for that matter Tom nor Dan, who merely looked on--ever quite forgot it.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading It was “anything to win,” and “dirty playing” was not only looked for but applauded vigorously.
at any time
From this reading Neither Nelson nor Bob--nor for that matter Tom nor Dan, who merely looked on--ever quite forgot it.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The first inning was not over before it became evident that in the annual contests between Mannig and Laurelville “everything went.”
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The first inning was not over before it became evident that in the annual contests between Mannig and Laurelville “everything went.”
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The rivalry was intense, and the feeling between the opposing teams was not of the best.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first inning was not over before it became evident that in the annual contests between Mannig and Laurelville “everything went.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Neither Nelson nor Bob--nor for that matter Tom nor Dan, who merely looked on--ever quite forgot it.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Neither Nelson nor Bob--nor for that matter Tom nor Dan, who merely looked on--ever quite forgot it.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading WHEREIN NELSON AND BOB PLAY BALL AND LAURELVILLE MAKES A PROTEST That was a strange and wonderful game!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The first inning was not over before it became evident that in the annual contests between Mannig and Laurelville “everything went.”
inningnounUS /ˈɪnɪŋ/
(baseball) one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat
From this reading The first inning was not over before it became evident that in the annual contests between Mannig and Laurelville “everything went.”
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading The rivalry was intense, and the feeling between the opposing teams was not of the best.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Neither Nelson nor Bob--nor for that matter Tom nor Dan, who merely looked on--ever quite forgot it.
LAURELVILLE
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From this reading WHEREIN NELSON AND BOB PLAY BALL AND LAURELVILLE MAKES A PROTEST That was a strange and wonderful game!
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Neither Nelson nor Bob--nor for that matter Tom nor Dan, who merely looked on--ever quite forgot it.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading WHEREIN NELSON AND BOB PLAY BALL AND LAURELVILLE MAKES A PROTEST That was a strange and wonderful game!
Mannig
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From this reading The first inning was not over before it became evident that in the annual contests between Mannig and Laurelville “everything went.”
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Neither Nelson nor Bob--nor for that matter Tom nor Dan, who merely looked on--ever quite forgot it.
and nothing more
From this reading Neither Nelson nor Bob--nor for that matter Tom nor Dan, who merely looked on--ever quite forgot it.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither Nelson nor Bob--nor for that matter Tom nor Dan, who merely looked on--ever quite forgot it.
NELSONnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading WHEREIN NELSON AND BOB PLAY BALL AND LAURELVILLE MAKES A PROTEST That was a strange and wonderful game!
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Neither Nelson nor Bob--nor for that matter Tom nor Dan, who merely looked on--ever quite forgot it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The first inning was not over before it became evident that in the annual contests between Mannig and Laurelville “everything went.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The rivalry was intense, and the feeling between the opposing teams was not of the best.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Neither Nelson nor Bob--nor for that matter Tom nor Dan, who merely looked on--ever quite forgot it.
and nothing more
From this reading It was “anything to win,” and “dirty playing” was not only looked for but applauded vigorously.
opposingadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzɪŋ/
characterized by active hostility
From this reading The rivalry was intense, and the feeling between the opposing teams was not of the best.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The first inning was not over before it became evident that in the annual contests between Mannig and Laurelville “everything went.”
participate in games or sport
From this reading WHEREIN NELSON AND BOB PLAY BALL AND LAURELVILLE MAKES A PROTEST That was a strange and wonderful game!
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading It was “anything to win,” and “dirty playing” was not only looked for but applauded vigorously.
PROTESTnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading WHEREIN NELSON AND BOB PLAY BALL AND LAURELVILLE MAKES A PROTEST That was a strange and wonderful game!
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Neither Nelson nor Bob--nor for that matter Tom nor Dan, who merely looked on--ever quite forgot it.
rivalrynounUS /ˈraɪvəlri/
the act of competing as for profit or a prize
From this reading The rivalry was intense, and the feeling between the opposing teams was not of the best.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading WHEREIN NELSON AND BOB PLAY BALL AND LAURELVILLE MAKES A PROTEST That was a strange and wonderful game!
teamsnounUS /tiːmz/
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading The rivalry was intense, and the feeling between the opposing teams was not of the best.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WHEREIN NELSON AND BOB PLAY BALL AND LAURELVILLE MAKES A PROTEST That was a strange and wonderful game!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The first inning was not over before it became evident that in the annual contests between Mannig and Laurelville “everything went.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was “anything to win,” and “dirty playing” was not only looked for but applauded vigorously.
male cat
From this reading Neither Nelson nor Bob--nor for that matter Tom nor Dan, who merely looked on--ever quite forgot it.
vigorouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
with vigor; in a vigorous manner
From this reading It was “anything to win,” and “dirty playing” was not only looked for but applauded vigorously.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEREIN NELSON AND BOB PLAY BALL AND LAURELVILLE MAKES A PROTEST That was a strange and wonderful game!
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The first inning was not over before it became evident that in the annual contests between Mannig and Laurelville “everything went.”
WHEREIN
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From this reading WHEREIN NELSON AND BOB PLAY BALL AND LAURELVILLE MAKES A PROTEST That was a strange and wonderful game!
which person or people
From this reading Neither Nelson nor Bob--nor for that matter Tom nor Dan, who merely looked on--ever quite forgot it.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading It was “anything to win,” and “dirty playing” was not only looked for but applauded vigorously.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading WHEREIN NELSON AND BOB PLAY BALL AND LAURELVILLE MAKES A PROTEST That was a strange and wonderful game!
