AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM MARSHALL "What does this mean, Phil Parker?
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Why are you sitting here and watching the boys get the right dope from Joe Hooker out there on the field?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Why are you sitting here and watching the boys get the right dope from Joe Hooker out there on the field?
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The speaker, a student who wore glasses, and therefore could have no hope of taking part in such a rough game as football, slapped a fellow on the back who was wearing the blue and white sweater of a Chester athlete.
athletenounUS /ˈæθliːt/
a person trained to compete in sports
From this reading The speaker, a student who wore glasses, and therefore could have no hope of taking part in such a rough game as football, slapped a fellow on the back who was wearing the blue and white sweater of a Chester athlete.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The speaker, a student who wore glasses, and therefore could have no hope of taking part in such a rough game as football, slapped a fellow on the back who was wearing the blue and white sweater of a Chester athlete.
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 Phil Parker, who had done yeoman service as left fielder on the baseball nine the preceding summer, laughed as he went on to reply.
blueadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The speaker, a student who wore glasses, and therefore could have no hope of taking part in such a rough game as football, slapped a fellow on the back who was wearing the blue and white sweater of a Chester athlete.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Why are you sitting here and watching the boys get the right dope from Joe Hooker out there on the field?
ChesternounUS /ˈtʃestər/
a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)
From this reading The speaker, a student who wore glasses, and therefore could have no hope of taking part in such a rough game as football, slapped a fellow on the back who was wearing the blue and white sweater of a Chester athlete.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The speaker, a student who wore glasses, and therefore could have no hope of taking part in such a rough game as football, slapped a fellow on the back who was wearing the blue and white sweater of a Chester athlete.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM MARSHALL "What does this mean, Phil Parker?
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Phil Parker, who had done yeoman service as left fielder on the baseball nine the preceding summer, laughed as he went on to reply.
dopenounUS /doʊp/
street names for marijuana
From this reading Why are you sitting here and watching the boys get the right dope from Joe Hooker out there on the field?
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading The speaker, a student who wore glasses, and therefore could have no hope of taking part in such a rough game as football, slapped a fellow on the back who was wearing the blue and white sweater of a Chester athlete.
fieldnounUS /fiːld/
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Why are you sitting here and watching the boys get the right dope from Joe Hooker out there on the field?
fieldernounUS /ˈfiːldər/
a member of the baseball team that is in the field instead of at bat
From this reading Phil Parker, who had done yeoman service as left fielder on the baseball nine the preceding summer, laughed as he went on to reply.
footballnounUS /ˈfʊtbɔːl/
any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
From this reading The speaker, a student who wore glasses, and therefore could have no hope of taking part in such a rough game as football, slapped a fellow on the back who was wearing the blue and white sweater of a Chester athlete.
FROMprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM MARSHALL "What does this mean, Phil Parker?
gamenounUS /ɡeɪm/
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading The speaker, a student who wore glasses, and therefore could have no hope of taking part in such a rough game as football, slapped a fellow on the back who was wearing the blue and white sweater of a Chester athlete.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Why are you sitting here and watching the boys get the right dope from Joe Hooker out there on the field?
glassesnounUS /ˈɡlæsəz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading The speaker, a student who wore glasses, and therefore could have no hope of taking part in such a rough game as football, slapped a fellow on the back who was wearing the blue and white sweater of a Chester athlete.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Phil Parker, who had done yeoman service as left fielder on the baseball nine the preceding summer, laughed as he went on to reply.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The speaker, a student who wore glasses, and therefore could have no hope of taking part in such a rough game as football, slapped a fellow on the back who was wearing the blue and white sweater of a Chester athlete.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Phil Parker, who had done yeoman service as left fielder on the baseball nine the preceding summer, laughed as he went on to reply.
hereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Why are you sitting here and watching the boys get the right dope from Joe Hooker out there on the field?
HookernounUS /ˈhʊkər/
United States general in the Union Army who was defeated at Chancellorsville by Robert E. Lee (1814-1879)
From this reading Why are you sitting here and watching the boys get the right dope from Joe Hooker out there on the field?
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The speaker, a student who wore glasses, and therefore could have no hope of taking part in such a rough game as football, slapped a fellow on the back who was wearing the blue and white sweater of a Chester athlete.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I thought you were sure to land a tackle job."
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The speaker, a student who wore glasses, and therefore could have no hope of taking part in such a rough game as football, slapped a fellow on the back who was wearing the blue and white sweater of a Chester athlete.
jobnounUS /dʒɑːb/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading I thought you were sure to land a tackle job."
Joe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Why are you sitting here and watching the boys get the right dope from Joe Hooker out there on the field?
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading I thought you were sure to land a tackle job."
laughedverbUS /læft/
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Phil Parker, who had done yeoman service as left fielder on the baseball nine the preceding summer, laughed as he went on to reply.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Phil Parker, who had done yeoman service as left fielder on the baseball nine the preceding summer, laughed as he went on to reply.
MARSHALLnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
United States actor (1914-1998)
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM MARSHALL "What does this mean, Phil Parker?
meanverbUS /miːn/
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM MARSHALL "What does this mean, Phil Parker?
MESSAGEnounUS /ˈmesədʒ/
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM MARSHALL "What does this mean, Phil Parker?
ninenounUS /naɪn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Phil Parker, who had done yeoman service as left fielder on the baseball nine the preceding summer, laughed as he went on to reply.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading The speaker, a student who wore glasses, and therefore could have no hope of taking part in such a rough game as football, slapped a fellow on the back who was wearing the blue and white sweater of a Chester athlete.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The speaker, a student who wore glasses, and therefore could have no hope of taking part in such a rough game as football, slapped a fellow on the back who was wearing the blue and white sweater of a Chester athlete.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Why are you sitting here and watching the boys get the right dope from Joe Hooker out there on the field?
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Why are you sitting here and watching the boys get the right dope from Joe Hooker out there on the field?
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM MARSHALL "What does this mean, Phil Parker?
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The speaker, a student who wore glasses, and therefore could have no hope of taking part in such a rough game as football, slapped a fellow on the back who was wearing the blue and white sweater of a Chester athlete.
Phil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM MARSHALL "What does this mean, Phil Parker?
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading Phil Parker, who had done yeoman service as left fielder on the baseball nine the preceding summer, laughed as he went on to reply.
replynounUS /rɪˈplaɪ/
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Phil Parker, who had done yeoman service as left fielder on the baseball nine the preceding summer, laughed as he went on to reply.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading Why are you sitting here and watching the boys get the right dope from Joe Hooker out there on the field?
roughadjectiveUS /rʌf/
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading The speaker, a student who wore glasses, and therefore could have no hope of taking part in such a rough game as football, slapped a fellow on the back who was wearing the blue and white sweater of a Chester athlete.
servicenounUS /ˈsɜːrvəs/
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Phil Parker, who had done yeoman service as left fielder on the baseball nine the preceding summer, laughed as he went on to reply.
sittingnounUS /ˈsɪtɪŋ/
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Why are you sitting here and watching the boys get the right dope from Joe Hooker out there on the field?
slappedverbUS /slæpt/
inflected form of “slap” — hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand
From this reading The speaker, a student who wore glasses, and therefore could have no hope of taking part in such a rough game as football, slapped a fellow on the back who was wearing the blue and white sweater of a Chester athlete.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading The speaker, a student who wore glasses, and therefore could have no hope of taking part in such a rough game as football, slapped a fellow on the back who was wearing the blue and white sweater of a Chester athlete.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The speaker, a student who wore glasses, and therefore could have no hope of taking part in such a rough game as football, slapped a fellow on the back who was wearing the blue and white sweater of a Chester athlete.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The speaker, a student who wore glasses, and therefore could have no hope of taking part in such a rough game as football, slapped a fellow on the back who was wearing the blue and white sweater of a Chester athlete.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Phil Parker, who had done yeoman service as left fielder on the baseball nine the preceding summer, laughed as he went on to reply.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I thought you were sure to land a tackle job."
sweaternounUS /ˈswetər/
a crocheted or knitted garment covering the upper part of the body
From this reading The speaker, a student who wore glasses, and therefore could have no hope of taking part in such a rough game as football, slapped a fellow on the back who was wearing the blue and white sweater of a Chester athlete.
tacklenounUS /ˈtækəl/
the person who plays that position on a football team
From this reading I thought you were sure to land a tackle job."
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The speaker, a student who wore glasses, and therefore could have no hope of taking part in such a rough game as football, slapped a fellow on the back who was wearing the blue and white sweater of a Chester athlete.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Why are you sitting here and watching the boys get the right dope from Joe Hooker out there on the field?
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Why are you sitting here and watching the boys get the right dope from Joe Hooker out there on the field?
thereforeadverbUS /ˈðerfɔːr/
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The speaker, a student who wore glasses, and therefore could have no hope of taking part in such a rough game as football, slapped a fellow on the back who was wearing the blue and white sweater of a Chester athlete.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM MARSHALL "What does this mean, Phil Parker?
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I thought you were sure to land a tackle job."
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I thought you were sure to land a tackle job."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The speaker, a student who wore glasses, and therefore could have no hope of taking part in such a rough game as football, slapped a fellow on the back who was wearing the blue and white sweater of a Chester athlete.
watchingnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃɪŋ/
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Why are you sitting here and watching the boys get the right dope from Joe Hooker out there on the field?
wearingnounUS /ˈwerɪŋ/
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading The speaker, a student who wore glasses, and therefore could have no hope of taking part in such a rough game as football, slapped a fellow on the back who was wearing the blue and white sweater of a Chester athlete.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Phil Parker, who had done yeoman service as left fielder on the baseball nine the preceding summer, laughed as he went on to reply.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I thought you were sure to land a tackle job."
WhatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A MESSAGE FROM MARSHALL "What does this mean, Phil Parker?
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading The speaker, a student who wore glasses, and therefore could have no hope of taking part in such a rough game as football, slapped a fellow on the back who was wearing the blue and white sweater of a Chester athlete.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The speaker, a student who wore glasses, and therefore could have no hope of taking part in such a rough game as football, slapped a fellow on the back who was wearing the blue and white sweater of a Chester athlete.
WhynounUS /waɪ/
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why are you sitting here and watching the boys get the right dope from Joe Hooker out there on the field?
woreverbUS /wɔːr/
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading The speaker, a student who wore glasses, and therefore could have no hope of taking part in such a rough game as football, slapped a fellow on the back who was wearing the blue and white sweater of a Chester athlete.
yeomannounUS /ˈjoʊmən/
officer in the (ceremonial) bodyguard of the British monarch
From this reading Phil Parker, who had done yeoman service as left fielder on the baseball nine the preceding summer, laughed as he went on to reply.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Why are you sitting here and watching the boys get the right dope from Joe Hooker out there on the field?
