used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH A FIRE ALARM AIDS MANNIG, AND THE FOUR LEAVE HURRIEDLY Things looked bad, indeed, for the visiting team.
AIDSnounUS /eɪdz/
a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
From this reading IN WHICH A FIRE ALARM AIDS MANNIG, AND THE FOUR LEAVE HURRIEDLY Things looked bad, indeed, for the visiting team.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading IN WHICH A FIRE ALARM AIDS MANNIG, AND THE FOUR LEAVE HURRIEDLY Things looked bad, indeed, for the visiting team.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Not a few were joining the throng on the turf, scurrying to places along the base lines.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH A FIRE ALARM AIDS MANNIG, AND THE FOUR LEAVE HURRIEDLY Things looked bad, indeed, for the visiting team.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sullivan was plainly rattled, and his first delivery went so wild that Conly, try as he might, could not reach it.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading IN WHICH A FIRE ALARM AIDS MANNIG, AND THE FOUR LEAVE HURRIEDLY Things looked bad, indeed, for the visiting team.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading Not a few were joining the throng on the turf, scurrying to places along the base lines.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading In raced the runner from third, and, close behind him, the second man.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading In raced the runner from third, and, close behind him, the second man.
Conly
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From this reading Sullivan was plainly rattled, and his first delivery went so wild that Conly, try as he might, could not reach it.
continuouslyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəsli/
at every point
From this reading The watchers on the grand stand were on their feet, shouting continuously.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Sullivan was plainly rattled, and his first delivery went so wild that Conly, try as he might, could not reach it.
deliverynounUS /dɪˈlɪvəri/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Sullivan was plainly rattled, and his first delivery went so wild that Conly, try as he might, could not reach it.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The watchers on the grand stand were on their feet, shouting continuously.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Not a few were joining the throng on the turf, scurrying to places along the base lines.
start firing a weapon
From this reading IN WHICH A FIRE ALARM AIDS MANNIG, AND THE FOUR LEAVE HURRIEDLY Things looked bad, indeed, for the visiting team.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Sullivan was plainly rattled, and his first delivery went so wild that Conly, try as he might, could not reach it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN WHICH A FIRE ALARM AIDS MANNIG, AND THE FOUR LEAVE HURRIEDLY Things looked bad, indeed, for the visiting team.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading IN WHICH A FIRE ALARM AIDS MANNIG, AND THE FOUR LEAVE HURRIEDLY Things looked bad, indeed, for the visiting team.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In raced the runner from third, and, close behind him, the second man.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The watchers on the grand stand were on their feet, shouting continuously.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sullivan was plainly rattled, and his first delivery went so wild that Conly, try as he might, could not reach it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In raced the runner from third, and, close behind him, the second man.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sullivan was plainly rattled, and his first delivery went so wild that Conly, try as he might, could not reach it.
HURRIEDLYadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading IN WHICH A FIRE ALARM AIDS MANNIG, AND THE FOUR LEAVE HURRIEDLY Things looked bad, indeed, for the visiting team.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH A FIRE ALARM AIDS MANNIG, AND THE FOUR LEAVE HURRIEDLY Things looked bad, indeed, for the visiting team.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading IN WHICH A FIRE ALARM AIDS MANNIG, AND THE FOUR LEAVE HURRIEDLY Things looked bad, indeed, for the visiting team.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sullivan was plainly rattled, and his first delivery went so wild that Conly, try as he might, could not reach it.
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading Not a few were joining the throng on the turf, scurrying to places along the base lines.
go away from a place
From this reading IN WHICH A FIRE ALARM AIDS MANNIG, AND THE FOUR LEAVE HURRIEDLY Things looked bad, indeed, for the visiting team.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Not a few were joining the throng on the turf, scurrying to places along the base lines.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading IN WHICH A FIRE ALARM AIDS MANNIG, AND THE FOUR LEAVE HURRIEDLY Things looked bad, indeed, for the visiting team.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In raced the runner from third, and, close behind him, the second man.
MANNIG
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From this reading IN WHICH A FIRE ALARM AIDS MANNIG, AND THE FOUR LEAVE HURRIEDLY Things looked bad, indeed, for the visiting team.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Sullivan was plainly rattled, and his first delivery went so wild that Conly, try as he might, could not reach it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a few were joining the throng on the turf, scurrying to places along the base lines.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The watchers on the grand stand were on their feet, shouting continuously.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Not a few were joining the throng on the turf, scurrying to places along the base lines.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Sullivan was plainly rattled, and his first delivery went so wild that Conly, try as he might, could not reach it.
racedverbUS /reɪst/
past form of “race” — move hurridly
From this reading In raced the runner from third, and, close behind him, the second man.
rattledadjectiveUS /ˈrætəld/
thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)
From this reading Sullivan was plainly rattled, and his first delivery went so wild that Conly, try as he might, could not reach it.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Sullivan was plainly rattled, and his first delivery went so wild that Conly, try as he might, could not reach it.
runnernounUS /ˈrʌnər/
someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading In raced the runner from third, and, close behind him, the second man.
scurryingadjectiveUS /ˈskɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading Not a few were joining the throng on the turf, scurrying to places along the base lines.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading In raced the runner from third, and, close behind him, the second man.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading The watchers on the grand stand were on their feet, shouting continuously.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Sullivan was plainly rattled, and his first delivery went so wild that Conly, try as he might, could not reach it.
be standing; be upright
From this reading The watchers on the grand stand were on their feet, shouting continuously.
SullivannounUS /ˈsʌləvən/
United States architect known for his steel framed skyscrapers and for coining the phrase “form follows function” (1856-1924)
From this reading Sullivan was plainly rattled, and his first delivery went so wild that Conly, try as he might, could not reach it.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading IN WHICH A FIRE ALARM AIDS MANNIG, AND THE FOUR LEAVE HURRIEDLY Things looked bad, indeed, for the visiting team.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sullivan was plainly rattled, and his first delivery went so wild that Conly, try as he might, could not reach it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH A FIRE ALARM AIDS MANNIG, AND THE FOUR LEAVE HURRIEDLY Things looked bad, indeed, for the visiting team.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The watchers on the grand stand were on their feet, shouting continuously.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading IN WHICH A FIRE ALARM AIDS MANNIG, AND THE FOUR LEAVE HURRIEDLY Things looked bad, indeed, for the visiting team.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading In raced the runner from third, and, close behind him, the second man.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading Not a few were joining the throng on the turf, scurrying to places along the base lines.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not a few were joining the throng on the turf, scurrying to places along the base lines.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Sullivan was plainly rattled, and his first delivery went so wild that Conly, try as he might, could not reach it.
turfnounUS /tɜːrf/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading Not a few were joining the throng on the turf, scurrying to places along the base lines.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading IN WHICH A FIRE ALARM AIDS MANNIG, AND THE FOUR LEAVE HURRIEDLY Things looked bad, indeed, for the visiting team.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sullivan was plainly rattled, and his first delivery went so wild that Conly, try as he might, could not reach it.
watchersnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃərz/
plural of “watcher” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading The watchers on the grand stand were on their feet, shouting continuously.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Sullivan was plainly rattled, and his first delivery went so wild that Conly, try as he might, could not reach it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The watchers on the grand stand were on their feet, shouting continuously.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH A FIRE ALARM AIDS MANNIG, AND THE FOUR LEAVE HURRIEDLY Things looked bad, indeed, for the visiting team.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Sullivan was plainly rattled, and his first delivery went so wild that Conly, try as he might, could not reach it.
