Chapter XXVIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The morning papers on the following day were “worked” scientifically for space, and a number of them told how Merriwell’s team had been challenged by the manager of another team made up mainly of fast college men, many of them knowing Merriwell well and being able to bat him hard.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading The morning papers on the following day were “worked” scientifically for space, and a number of them told how Merriwell’s team had been challenged by the manager of another team made up mainly of fast college men, many of them knowing Merriwell well and being able to bat him hard.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Merriwell and his team reached the Polo Grounds early and entered their dressing-room, where they proceeded to change their street attire for baseball uniforms, taking their time about doing so.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading Mr. Jack Hazard proved an adept advertiser.

someone whose business is advertising

From this reading Mr. Jack Hazard proved an adept advertiser.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Still, in relation to the challenging team an air of mystery was maintained, and the name of not one player was mentioned.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Mr. Jack Hazard proved an adept advertiser.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The morning papers on the following day were “worked” scientifically for space, and a number of them told how Merriwell’s team had been challenged by the manager of another team made up mainly of fast college men, many of them knowing Merriwell well and being able to bat him hard.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The morning papers on the following day were “worked” scientifically for space, and a number of them told how Merriwell’s team had been challenged by the manager of another team made up mainly of fast college men, many of them knowing Merriwell well and being able to bat him hard.

clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion

From this reading Merriwell and his team reached the Polo Grounds early and entered their dressing-room, where they proceeded to change their street attire for baseball uniforms, taking their time about doing so.

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 Merriwell and his team reached the Polo Grounds early and entered their dressing-room, where they proceeded to change their street attire for baseball uniforms, taking their time about doing so.

nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate

From this reading The morning papers on the following day were “worked” scientifically for space, and a number of them told how Merriwell’s team had been challenged by the manager of another team made up mainly of fast college men, many of them knowing Merriwell well and being able to bat him hard.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The morning papers on the following day were “worked” scientifically for space, and a number of them told how Merriwell’s team had been challenged by the manager of another team made up mainly of fast college men, many of them knowing Merriwell well and being able to bat him hard.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading BEFORE THE GAME.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The morning papers on the following day were “worked” scientifically for space, and a number of them told how Merriwell’s team had been challenged by the manager of another team made up mainly of fast college men, many of them knowing Merriwell well and being able to bat him hard.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The morning papers on the following day were “worked” scientifically for space, and a number of them told how Merriwell’s team had been challenged by the manager of another team made up mainly of fast college men, many of them knowing Merriwell well and being able to bat him hard.

past form of “challenge” — take exception to

From this reading The morning papers on the following day were “worked” scientifically for space, and a number of them told how Merriwell’s team had been challenged by the manager of another team made up mainly of fast college men, many of them knowing Merriwell well and being able to bat him hard.

requiring full use of your abilities or resources

From this reading Still, in relation to the challenging team an air of mystery was maintained, and the name of not one player was mentioned.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Merriwell and his team reached the Polo Grounds early and entered their dressing-room, where they proceeded to change their street attire for baseball uniforms, taking their time about doing so.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading The morning papers on the following day were “worked” scientifically for space, and a number of them told how Merriwell’s team had been challenged by the manager of another team made up mainly of fast college men, many of them knowing Merriwell well and being able to bat him hard.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The morning papers on the following day were “worked” scientifically for space, and a number of them told how Merriwell’s team had been challenged by the manager of another team made up mainly of fast college men, many of them knowing Merriwell well and being able to bat him hard.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Merriwell and his team reached the Polo Grounds early and entered their dressing-room, where they proceeded to change their street attire for baseball uniforms, taking their time about doing so.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Merriwell and his team reached the Polo Grounds early and entered their dressing-room, where they proceeded to change their street attire for baseball uniforms, taking their time about doing so.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Merriwell and his team reached the Polo Grounds early and entered their dressing-room, where they proceeded to change their street attire for baseball uniforms, taking their time about doing so.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Merriwell and his team reached the Polo Grounds early and entered their dressing-room, where they proceeded to change their street attire for baseball uniforms, taking their time about doing so.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading The morning papers on the following day were “worked” scientifically for space, and a number of them told how Merriwell’s team had been challenged by the manager of another team made up mainly of fast college men, many of them knowing Merriwell well and being able to bat him hard.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The morning papers on the following day were “worked” scientifically for space, and a number of them told how Merriwell’s team had been challenged by the manager of another team made up mainly of fast college men, many of them knowing Merriwell well and being able to bat him hard.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The morning papers on the following day were “worked” scientifically for space, and a number of them told how Merriwell’s team had been challenged by the manager of another team made up mainly of fast college men, many of them knowing Merriwell well and being able to bat him hard.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading BEFORE THE GAME.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Merriwell and his team reached the Polo Grounds early and entered their dressing-room, where they proceeded to change their street attire for baseball uniforms, taking their time about doing so.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The morning papers on the following day were “worked” scientifically for space, and a number of them told how Merriwell’s team had been challenged by the manager of another team made up mainly of fast college men, many of them knowing Merriwell well and being able to bat him hard.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading The morning papers on the following day were “worked” scientifically for space, and a number of them told how Merriwell’s team had been challenged by the manager of another team made up mainly of fast college men, many of them knowing Merriwell well and being able to bat him hard.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Mr. Jack Hazard proved an adept advertiser.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The morning papers on the following day were “worked” scientifically for space, and a number of them told how Merriwell’s team had been challenged by the manager of another team made up mainly of fast college men, many of them knowing Merriwell well and being able to bat him hard.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Merriwell and his team reached the Polo Grounds early and entered their dressing-room, where they proceeded to change their street attire for baseball uniforms, taking their time about doing so.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The morning papers on the following day were “worked” scientifically for space, and a number of them told how Merriwell’s team had been challenged by the manager of another team made up mainly of fast college men, many of them knowing Merriwell well and being able to bat him hard.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Still, in relation to the challenging team an air of mystery was maintained, and the name of not one player was mentioned.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Mr. Jack Hazard proved an adept advertiser.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading The morning papers on the following day were “worked” scientifically for space, and a number of them told how Merriwell’s team had been challenged by the manager of another team made up mainly of fast college men, many of them knowing Merriwell well and being able to bat him hard.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The morning papers on the following day were “worked” scientifically for space, and a number of them told how Merriwell’s team had been challenged by the manager of another team made up mainly of fast college men, many of them knowing Merriwell well and being able to bat him hard.

for the most part

From this reading The morning papers on the following day were “worked” scientifically for space, and a number of them told how Merriwell’s team had been challenged by the manager of another team made up mainly of fast college men, many of them knowing Merriwell well and being able to bat him hard.

kept in good condition

From this reading Still, in relation to the challenging team an air of mystery was maintained, and the name of not one player was mentioned.

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading The morning papers on the following day were “worked” scientifically for space, and a number of them told how Merriwell’s team had been challenged by the manager of another team made up mainly of fast college men, many of them knowing Merriwell well and being able to bat him hard.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading The morning papers on the following day were “worked” scientifically for space, and a number of them told how Merriwell’s team had been challenged by the manager of another team made up mainly of fast college men, many of them knowing Merriwell well and being able to bat him hard.

the force of workers available

From this reading The morning papers on the following day were “worked” scientifically for space, and a number of them told how Merriwell’s team had been challenged by the manager of another team made up mainly of fast college men, many of them knowing Merriwell well and being able to bat him hard.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading Still, in relation to the challenging team an air of mystery was maintained, and the name of not one player was mentioned.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The morning papers on the following day were “worked” scientifically for space, and a number of them told how Merriwell’s team had been challenged by the manager of another team made up mainly of fast college men, many of them knowing Merriwell well and being able to bat him hard.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The morning papers on the following day were “worked” scientifically for space, and a number of them told how Merriwell’s team had been challenged by the manager of another team made up mainly of fast college men, many of them knowing Merriwell well and being able to bat him hard.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The morning papers on the following day were “worked” scientifically for space, and a number of them told how Merriwell’s team had been challenged by the manager of another team made up mainly of fast college men, many of them knowing Merriwell well and being able to bat him hard.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Jack Hazard proved an adept advertiser.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Still, in relation to the challenging team an air of mystery was maintained, and the name of not one player was mentioned.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Still, in relation to the challenging team an air of mystery was maintained, and the name of not one player was mentioned.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Still, in relation to the challenging team an air of mystery was maintained, and the name of not one player was mentioned.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The morning papers on the following day were “worked” scientifically for space, and a number of them told how Merriwell’s team had been challenged by the manager of another team made up mainly of fast college men, many of them knowing Merriwell well and being able to bat him hard.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The morning papers on the following day were “worked” scientifically for space, and a number of them told how Merriwell’s team had been challenged by the manager of another team made up mainly of fast college men, many of them knowing Merriwell well and being able to bat him hard.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The morning papers on the following day were “worked” scientifically for space, and a number of them told how Merriwell’s team had been challenged by the manager of another team made up mainly of fast college men, many of them knowing Merriwell well and being able to bat him hard.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Still, in relation to the challenging team an air of mystery was maintained, and the name of not one player was mentioned.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading The morning papers on the following day were “worked” scientifically for space, and a number of them told how Merriwell’s team had been challenged by the manager of another team made up mainly of fast college men, many of them knowing Merriwell well and being able to bat him hard.

a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

From this reading Still, in relation to the challenging team an air of mystery was maintained, and the name of not one player was mentioned.

Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324)

From this reading Merriwell and his team reached the Polo Grounds early and entered their dressing-room, where they proceeded to change their street attire for baseball uniforms, taking their time about doing so.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading Merriwell and his team reached the Polo Grounds early and entered their dressing-room, where they proceeded to change their street attire for baseball uniforms, taking their time about doing so.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Mr. Jack Hazard proved an adept advertiser.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Merriwell and his team reached the Polo Grounds early and entered their dressing-room, where they proceeded to change their street attire for baseball uniforms, taking their time about doing so.

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

From this reading Still, in relation to the challenging team an air of mystery was maintained, and the name of not one player was mentioned.

with respect to science; in a scientific way

From this reading The morning papers on the following day were “worked” scientifically for space, and a number of them told how Merriwell’s team had been challenged by the manager of another team made up mainly of fast college men, many of them knowing Merriwell well and being able to bat him hard.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Merriwell and his team reached the Polo Grounds early and entered their dressing-room, where they proceeded to change their street attire for baseball uniforms, taking their time about doing so.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading The morning papers on the following day were “worked” scientifically for space, and a number of them told how Merriwell’s team had been challenged by the manager of another team made up mainly of fast college men, many of them knowing Merriwell well and being able to bat him hard.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still, in relation to the challenging team an air of mystery was maintained, and the name of not one player was mentioned.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Merriwell and his team reached the Polo Grounds early and entered their dressing-room, where they proceeded to change their street attire for baseball uniforms, taking their time about doing so.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Merriwell and his team reached the Polo Grounds early and entered their dressing-room, where they proceeded to change their street attire for baseball uniforms, taking their time about doing so.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading The morning papers on the following day were “worked” scientifically for space, and a number of them told how Merriwell’s team had been challenged by the manager of another team made up mainly of fast college men, many of them knowing Merriwell well and being able to bat him hard.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading BEFORE THE GAME.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Merriwell and his team reached the Polo Grounds early and entered their dressing-room, where they proceeded to change their street attire for baseball uniforms, taking their time about doing so.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The morning papers on the following day were “worked” scientifically for space, and a number of them told how Merriwell’s team had been challenged by the manager of another team made up mainly of fast college men, many of them knowing Merriwell well and being able to bat him hard.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Merriwell and his team reached the Polo Grounds early and entered their dressing-room, where they proceeded to change their street attire for baseball uniforms, taking their time about doing so.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Merriwell and his team reached the Polo Grounds early and entered their dressing-room, where they proceeded to change their street attire for baseball uniforms, taking their time about doing so.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The morning papers on the following day were “worked” scientifically for space, and a number of them told how Merriwell’s team had been challenged by the manager of another team made up mainly of fast college men, many of them knowing Merriwell well and being able to bat him hard.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The morning papers on the following day were “worked” scientifically for space, and a number of them told how Merriwell’s team had been challenged by the manager of another team made up mainly of fast college men, many of them knowing Merriwell well and being able to bat him hard.

plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification

From this reading Merriwell and his team reached the Polo Grounds early and entered their dressing-room, where they proceeded to change their street attire for baseball uniforms, taking their time about doing so.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The morning papers on the following day were “worked” scientifically for space, and a number of them told how Merriwell’s team had been challenged by the manager of another team made up mainly of fast college men, many of them knowing Merriwell well and being able to bat him hard.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Still, in relation to the challenging team an air of mystery was maintained, and the name of not one player was mentioned.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The morning papers on the following day were “worked” scientifically for space, and a number of them told how Merriwell’s team had been challenged by the manager of another team made up mainly of fast college men, many of them knowing Merriwell well and being able to bat him hard.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The morning papers on the following day were “worked” scientifically for space, and a number of them told how Merriwell’s team had been challenged by the manager of another team made up mainly of fast college men, many of them knowing Merriwell well and being able to bat him hard.

in or at the place that

From this reading Merriwell and his team reached the Polo Grounds early and entered their dressing-room, where they proceeded to change their street attire for baseball uniforms, taking their time about doing so.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The morning papers on the following day were “worked” scientifically for space, and a number of them told how Merriwell’s team had been challenged by the manager of another team made up mainly of fast college men, many of them knowing Merriwell well and being able to bat him hard.