used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The rest of nearly a year had apparently completely cured his arm, and he became at once one of the leading candidates for pitcher.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Coach Quinton had engaged the services of a professional pitcher from one of the big leagues for the early practice, and from this man Frank learned much about the art of pitching.
(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 HOW ALL THINGS CAME OUT AT LAST.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The rest of nearly a year had apparently completely cured his arm, and he became at once one of the leading candidates for pitcher.
from appearances alone
From this reading The rest of nearly a year had apparently completely cured his arm, and he became at once one of the leading candidates for pitcher.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading The rest of nearly a year had apparently completely cured his arm, and he became at once one of the leading candidates for pitcher.
ArmstrongnounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɑːŋ/
United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading When the spring of Junior year came around, Frank Armstrong enrolled himself in the baseball squad.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading When the spring of Junior year came around, Frank Armstrong enrolled himself in the baseball squad.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Coach Quinton had engaged the services of a professional pitcher from one of the big leagues for the early practice, and from this man Frank learned much about the art of pitching.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HOW ALL THINGS CAME OUT AT LAST.
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 When the spring of Junior year came around, Frank Armstrong enrolled himself in the baseball squad.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The rest of nearly a year had apparently completely cured his arm, and he became at once one of the leading candidates for pitcher.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Coach Quinton had engaged the services of a professional pitcher from one of the big leagues for the early practice, and from this man Frank learned much about the art of pitching.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading HOW ALL THINGS CAME OUT AT LAST.
candidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading The rest of nearly a year had apparently completely cured his arm, and he became at once one of the leading candidates for pitcher.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Quinton was careful, however, not to work him in cold weather, fearing a return of the trouble in his pitching arm.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading Coach Quinton had engaged the services of a professional pitcher from one of the big leagues for the early practice, and from this man Frank learned much about the art of pitching.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Quinton was careful, however, not to work him in cold weather, fearing a return of the trouble in his pitching arm.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The rest of nearly a year had apparently completely cured his arm, and he became at once one of the leading candidates for pitcher.
curedadjectiveUS /kjʊrd/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading The rest of nearly a year had apparently completely cured his arm, and he became at once one of the leading candidates for pitcher.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Coach Quinton had engaged the services of a professional pitcher from one of the big leagues for the early practice, and from this man Frank learned much about the art of pitching.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Coach Quinton had engaged the services of a professional pitcher from one of the big leagues for the early practice, and from this man Frank learned much about the art of pitching.
enrolledverbUS /enˈroʊld/
inflected form of “enrol” — register formally as a participant or member
From this reading When the spring of Junior year came around, Frank Armstrong enrolled himself in the baseball squad.
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Quinton was careful, however, not to work him in cold weather, fearing a return of the trouble in his pitching arm.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The rest of nearly a year had apparently completely cured his arm, and he became at once one of the leading candidates for pitcher.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading When the spring of Junior year came around, Frank Armstrong enrolled himself in the baseball squad.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Coach Quinton had engaged the services of a professional pitcher from one of the big leagues for the early practice, and from this man Frank learned much about the art of pitching.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The rest of nearly a year had apparently completely cured his arm, and he became at once one of the leading candidates for pitcher.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The rest of nearly a year had apparently completely cured his arm, and he became at once one of the leading candidates for pitcher.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Quinton was careful, however, not to work him in cold weather, fearing a return of the trouble in his pitching arm.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When the spring of Junior year came around, Frank Armstrong enrolled himself in the baseball squad.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The rest of nearly a year had apparently completely cured his arm, and he became at once one of the leading candidates for pitcher.
HOW
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From this reading HOW ALL THINGS CAME OUT AT LAST.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Quinton was careful, however, not to work him in cold weather, fearing a return of the trouble in his pitching arm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the spring of Junior year came around, Frank Armstrong enrolled himself in the baseball squad.
JuniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading When the spring of Junior year came around, Frank Armstrong enrolled himself in the baseball squad.
immediately past
From this reading HOW ALL THINGS CAME OUT AT LAST.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading The rest of nearly a year had apparently completely cured his arm, and he became at once one of the leading candidates for pitcher.
leaguesnounUS /liːɡz/
plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading Coach Quinton had engaged the services of a professional pitcher from one of the big leagues for the early practice, and from this man Frank learned much about the art of pitching.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Coach Quinton had engaged the services of a professional pitcher from one of the big leagues for the early practice, and from this man Frank learned much about the art of pitching.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Coach Quinton had engaged the services of a professional pitcher from one of the big leagues for the early practice, and from this man Frank learned much about the art of pitching.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Coach Quinton had engaged the services of a professional pitcher from one of the big leagues for the early practice, and from this man Frank learned much about the art of pitching.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The rest of nearly a year had apparently completely cured his arm, and he became at once one of the leading candidates for pitcher.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Quinton was careful, however, not to work him in cold weather, fearing a return of the trouble in his pitching arm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the spring of Junior year came around, Frank Armstrong enrolled himself in the baseball squad.
on one occasion
From this reading The rest of nearly a year had apparently completely cured his arm, and he became at once one of the leading candidates for pitcher.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The rest of nearly a year had apparently completely cured his arm, and he became at once one of the leading candidates for pitcher.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading HOW ALL THINGS CAME OUT AT LAST.
pitchernounUS /ˈpɪtʃər/
(baseball) the person who does the pitching
From this reading The rest of nearly a year had apparently completely cured his arm, and he became at once one of the leading candidates for pitcher.
pitchingnounUS /ˈpɪtʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of pitcher on a baseball team
From this reading Coach Quinton had engaged the services of a professional pitcher from one of the big leagues for the early practice, and from this man Frank learned much about the art of pitching.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Coach Quinton had engaged the services of a professional pitcher from one of the big leagues for the early practice, and from this man Frank learned much about the art of pitching.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading Coach Quinton had engaged the services of a professional pitcher from one of the big leagues for the early practice, and from this man Frank learned much about the art of pitching.
Quinton
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From this reading Coach Quinton had engaged the services of a professional pitcher from one of the big leagues for the early practice, and from this man Frank learned much about the art of pitching.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The rest of nearly a year had apparently completely cured his arm, and he became at once one of the leading candidates for pitcher.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Quinton was careful, however, not to work him in cold weather, fearing a return of the trouble in his pitching arm.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Coach Quinton had engaged the services of a professional pitcher from one of the big leagues for the early practice, and from this man Frank learned much about the art of pitching.
the season of growth
From this reading When the spring of Junior year came around, Frank Armstrong enrolled himself in the baseball squad.
squadnounUS /skwɑːd/
a smallest army unit
From this reading When the spring of Junior year came around, Frank Armstrong enrolled himself in the baseball squad.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the spring of Junior year came around, Frank Armstrong enrolled himself in the baseball squad.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading HOW ALL THINGS CAME OUT AT LAST.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Coach Quinton had engaged the services of a professional pitcher from one of the big leagues for the early practice, and from this man Frank learned much about the art of pitching.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Quinton was careful, however, not to work him in cold weather, fearing a return of the trouble in his pitching arm.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Quinton was careful, however, not to work him in cold weather, fearing a return of the trouble in his pitching arm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Quinton was careful, however, not to work him in cold weather, fearing a return of the trouble in his pitching arm.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Quinton was careful, however, not to work him in cold weather, fearing a return of the trouble in his pitching arm.
at the time that
From this reading When the spring of Junior year came around, Frank Armstrong enrolled himself in the baseball squad.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Quinton was careful, however, not to work him in cold weather, fearing a return of the trouble in his pitching arm.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading When the spring of Junior year came around, Frank Armstrong enrolled himself in the baseball squad.
