used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The game was a brilliant exhibition of defensive playing on the part of the Bears, who were driven back by the hard hitting of the Maroons.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In spite of the fierce batting of the Maroons the magnificent defensive work of the Bears held their rivals to two runs, while by their brilliant and resourceful attack and skilful inside work they had scored three runs on five scattered hits, and at the start of the eighth inning were holding grimly to their lead of one run.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _In the Deeper Waters_ Two defeats at the hands of the Maroons sent the Bears into the final game of the series desperately determined to win.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading In spite of the fierce batting of the Maroons the magnificent defensive work of the Bears held their rivals to two runs, while by their brilliant and resourceful attack and skilful inside work they had scored three runs on five scattered hits, and at the start of the eighth inning were holding grimly to their lead of one run.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The game was a brilliant exhibition of defensive playing on the part of the Bears, who were driven back by the hard hitting of the Maroons.
battingnounUS /ˈbætɪŋ/
(baseball) the batter's attempt to get on base
From this reading In spite of the fierce batting of the Maroons the magnificent defensive work of the Bears held their rivals to two runs, while by their brilliant and resourceful attack and skilful inside work they had scored three runs on five scattered hits, and at the start of the eighth inning were holding grimly to their lead of one run.
BearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading _In the Deeper Waters_ Two defeats at the hands of the Maroons sent the Bears into the final game of the series desperately determined to win.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Their pitching staff was exhausted from the effort to stop the team which they had expected to beat easily.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading The game was a brilliant exhibition of defensive playing on the part of the Bears, who were driven back by the hard hitting of the Maroons.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The game was a brilliant exhibition of defensive playing on the part of the Bears, who were driven back by the hard hitting of the Maroons.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading _In the Deeper Waters_ Two defeats at the hands of the Maroons sent the Bears into the final game of the series desperately determined to win.
defeatsnounUS /dɪˈfiːts/
plural of “defeat” — an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading _In the Deeper Waters_ Two defeats at the hands of the Maroons sent the Bears into the final game of the series desperately determined to win.
defensiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈfensɪv/
intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack
From this reading The game was a brilliant exhibition of defensive playing on the part of the Bears, who were driven back by the hard hitting of the Maroons.
desperatelyadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/
with great urgency
From this reading _In the Deeper Waters_ Two defeats at the hands of the Maroons sent the Bears into the final game of the series desperately determined to win.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading McCarthy, spurred by determination to redeem himself for the errors of the preceding games, was giving a wonderful exhibition of third-base play.
characterized by great determination
From this reading _In the Deeper Waters_ Two defeats at the hands of the Maroons sent the Bears into the final game of the series desperately determined to win.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading The game was a brilliant exhibition of defensive playing on the part of the Bears, who were driven back by the hard hitting of the Maroons.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Their pitching staff was exhausted from the effort to stop the team which they had expected to beat easily.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Their pitching staff was exhausted from the effort to stop the team which they had expected to beat easily.
eighthadjectiveUS /eɪtθ/
coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position
From this reading In spite of the fierce batting of the Maroons the magnificent defensive work of the Bears held their rivals to two runs, while by their brilliant and resourceful attack and skilful inside work they had scored three runs on five scattered hits, and at the start of the eighth inning were holding grimly to their lead of one run.
errorsnounUS /ˈerərz/
plural of “error” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading McCarthy, spurred by determination to redeem himself for the errors of the preceding games, was giving a wonderful exhibition of third-base play.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Their pitching staff was exhausted from the effort to stop the team which they had expected to beat easily.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading The game was a brilliant exhibition of defensive playing on the part of the Bears, who were driven back by the hard hitting of the Maroons.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Their pitching staff was exhausted from the effort to stop the team which they had expected to beat easily.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading In spite of the fierce batting of the Maroons the magnificent defensive work of the Bears held their rivals to two runs, while by their brilliant and resourceful attack and skilful inside work they had scored three runs on five scattered hits, and at the start of the eighth inning were holding grimly to their lead of one run.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading _In the Deeper Waters_ Two defeats at the hands of the Maroons sent the Bears into the final game of the series desperately determined to win.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading In spite of the fierce batting of the Maroons the magnificent defensive work of the Bears held their rivals to two runs, while by their brilliant and resourceful attack and skilful inside work they had scored three runs on five scattered hits, and at the start of the eighth inning were holding grimly to their lead of one run.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading McCarthy, spurred by determination to redeem himself for the errors of the preceding games, was giving a wonderful exhibition of third-base play.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Their pitching staff was exhausted from the effort to stop the team which they had expected to beat easily.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading _In the Deeper Waters_ Two defeats at the hands of the Maroons sent the Bears into the final game of the series desperately determined to win.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading McCarthy, spurred by determination to redeem himself for the errors of the preceding games, was giving a wonderful exhibition of third-base play.
the act of giving
From this reading McCarthy, spurred by determination to redeem himself for the errors of the preceding games, was giving a wonderful exhibition of third-base play.
grimlyadverbUS /ˈɡrɪmli/
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading In spite of the fierce batting of the Maroons the magnificent defensive work of the Bears held their rivals to two runs, while by their brilliant and resourceful attack and skilful inside work they had scored three runs on five scattered hits, and at the start of the eighth inning were holding grimly to their lead of one run.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Their pitching staff was exhausted from the effort to stop the team which they had expected to beat easily.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading _In the Deeper Waters_ Two defeats at the hands of the Maroons sent the Bears into the final game of the series desperately determined to win.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The game was a brilliant exhibition of defensive playing on the part of the Bears, who were driven back by the hard hitting of the Maroons.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading In spite of the fierce batting of the Maroons the magnificent defensive work of the Bears held their rivals to two runs, while by their brilliant and resourceful attack and skilful inside work they had scored three runs on five scattered hits, and at the start of the eighth inning were holding grimly to their lead of one run.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading McCarthy, spurred by determination to redeem himself for the errors of the preceding games, was giving a wonderful exhibition of third-base play.
hitsnounUS /hɪts/
plural of “hit” — (baseball) a successful stroke in an athletic contest (especially in baseball)
From this reading In spite of the fierce batting of the Maroons the magnificent defensive work of the Bears held their rivals to two runs, while by their brilliant and resourceful attack and skilful inside work they had scored three runs on five scattered hits, and at the start of the eighth inning were holding grimly to their lead of one run.
hittingnounUS /ˈhɪtɪŋ/
the act of contacting one thing with another
From this reading The game was a brilliant exhibition of defensive playing on the part of the Bears, who were driven back by the hard hitting of the Maroons.
the act of retaining something
From this reading In spite of the fierce batting of the Maroons the magnificent defensive work of the Bears held their rivals to two runs, while by their brilliant and resourceful attack and skilful inside work they had scored three runs on five scattered hits, and at the start of the eighth inning were holding grimly to their lead of one run.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _In the Deeper Waters_ Two defeats at the hands of the Maroons sent the Bears into the final game of the series desperately determined to win.
inningnounUS /ˈɪnɪŋ/
(baseball) one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat
From this reading In spite of the fierce batting of the Maroons the magnificent defensive work of the Bears held their rivals to two runs, while by their brilliant and resourceful attack and skilful inside work they had scored three runs on five scattered hits, and at the start of the eighth inning were holding grimly to their lead of one run.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading In spite of the fierce batting of the Maroons the magnificent defensive work of the Bears held their rivals to two runs, while by their brilliant and resourceful attack and skilful inside work they had scored three runs on five scattered hits, and at the start of the eighth inning were holding grimly to their lead of one run.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading _In the Deeper Waters_ Two defeats at the hands of the Maroons sent the Bears into the final game of the series desperately determined to win.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading In spite of the fierce batting of the Maroons the magnificent defensive work of the Bears held their rivals to two runs, while by their brilliant and resourceful attack and skilful inside work they had scored three runs on five scattered hits, and at the start of the eighth inning were holding grimly to their lead of one run.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading In spite of the fierce batting of the Maroons the magnificent defensive work of the Bears held their rivals to two runs, while by their brilliant and resourceful attack and skilful inside work they had scored three runs on five scattered hits, and at the start of the eighth inning were holding grimly to their lead of one run.
Maroons
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _In the Deeper Waters_ Two defeats at the hands of the Maroons sent the Bears into the final game of the series desperately determined to win.
McCarthynounUS /məˈkɑːrθi/
United States satirical novelist and literary critic (1912-1989)
From this reading McCarthy, spurred by determination to redeem himself for the errors of the preceding games, was giving a wonderful exhibition of third-base play.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _In the Deeper Waters_ Two defeats at the hands of the Maroons sent the Bears into the final game of the series desperately determined to win.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The game was a brilliant exhibition of defensive playing on the part of the Bears, who were driven back by the hard hitting of the Maroons.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In spite of the fierce batting of the Maroons the magnificent defensive work of the Bears held their rivals to two runs, while by their brilliant and resourceful attack and skilful inside work they had scored three runs on five scattered hits, and at the start of the eighth inning were holding grimly to their lead of one run.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The game was a brilliant exhibition of defensive playing on the part of the Bears, who were driven back by the hard hitting of the Maroons.
pitchingnounUS /ˈpɪtʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of pitcher on a baseball team
From this reading Their pitching staff was exhausted from the effort to stop the team which they had expected to beat easily.
participate in games or sport
From this reading McCarthy, spurred by determination to redeem himself for the errors of the preceding games, was giving a wonderful exhibition of third-base play.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading The game was a brilliant exhibition of defensive playing on the part of the Bears, who were driven back by the hard hitting of the Maroons.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading McCarthy, spurred by determination to redeem himself for the errors of the preceding games, was giving a wonderful exhibition of third-base play.
redeemverbUS /rɪˈdiːm/
save from sins
From this reading McCarthy, spurred by determination to redeem himself for the errors of the preceding games, was giving a wonderful exhibition of third-base play.
resourcefuladjectiveUS /riˈsɔːrsfəl/
having inner resources; adroit or imaginative
From this reading In spite of the fierce batting of the Maroons the magnificent defensive work of the Bears held their rivals to two runs, while by their brilliant and resourceful attack and skilful inside work they had scored three runs on five scattered hits, and at the start of the eighth inning were holding grimly to their lead of one run.
rivalsnounUS /ˈraɪvəlz/
plural of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading In spite of the fierce batting of the Maroons the magnificent defensive work of the Bears held their rivals to two runs, while by their brilliant and resourceful attack and skilful inside work they had scored three runs on five scattered hits, and at the start of the eighth inning were holding grimly to their lead of one run.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading In spite of the fierce batting of the Maroons the magnificent defensive work of the Bears held their rivals to two runs, while by their brilliant and resourceful attack and skilful inside work they had scored three runs on five scattered hits, and at the start of the eighth inning were holding grimly to their lead of one run.
runsnounUS /rʌnz/
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading In spite of the fierce batting of the Maroons the magnificent defensive work of the Bears held their rivals to two runs, while by their brilliant and resourceful attack and skilful inside work they had scored three runs on five scattered hits, and at the start of the eighth inning were holding grimly to their lead of one run.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading In spite of the fierce batting of the Maroons the magnificent defensive work of the Bears held their rivals to two runs, while by their brilliant and resourceful attack and skilful inside work they had scored three runs on five scattered hits, and at the start of the eighth inning were holding grimly to their lead of one run.
scoredverbUS /skɔːrd/
past form of “score” — gain points in a game
From this reading In spite of the fierce batting of the Maroons the magnificent defensive work of the Bears held their rivals to two runs, while by their brilliant and resourceful attack and skilful inside work they had scored three runs on five scattered hits, and at the start of the eighth inning were holding grimly to their lead of one run.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading _In the Deeper Waters_ Two defeats at the hands of the Maroons sent the Bears into the final game of the series desperately determined to win.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading _In the Deeper Waters_ Two defeats at the hands of the Maroons sent the Bears into the final game of the series desperately determined to win.
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading In spite of the fierce batting of the Maroons the magnificent defensive work of the Bears held their rivals to two runs, while by their brilliant and resourceful attack and skilful inside work they had scored three runs on five scattered hits, and at the start of the eighth inning were holding grimly to their lead of one run.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of the fierce batting of the Maroons the magnificent defensive work of the Bears held their rivals to two runs, while by their brilliant and resourceful attack and skilful inside work they had scored three runs on five scattered hits, and at the start of the eighth inning were holding grimly to their lead of one run.
spurredverbUS /spɜːrd/
inflected form of “spur” — incite or stimulate
From this reading McCarthy, spurred by determination to redeem himself for the errors of the preceding games, was giving a wonderful exhibition of third-base play.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading Their pitching staff was exhausted from the effort to stop the team which they had expected to beat easily.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In spite of the fierce batting of the Maroons the magnificent defensive work of the Bears held their rivals to two runs, while by their brilliant and resourceful attack and skilful inside work they had scored three runs on five scattered hits, and at the start of the eighth inning were holding grimly to their lead of one run.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Their pitching staff was exhausted from the effort to stop the team which they had expected to beat easily.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Their pitching staff was exhausted from the effort to stop the team which they had expected to beat easily.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _In the Deeper Waters_ Two defeats at the hands of the Maroons sent the Bears into the final game of the series desperately determined to win.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Their pitching staff was exhausted from the effort to stop the team which they had expected to beat easily.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Their pitching staff was exhausted from the effort to stop the team which they had expected to beat easily.
third-base
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading McCarthy, spurred by determination to redeem himself for the errors of the preceding games, was giving a wonderful exhibition of third-base play.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In spite of the fierce batting of the Maroons the magnificent defensive work of the Bears held their rivals to two runs, while by their brilliant and resourceful attack and skilful inside work they had scored three runs on five scattered hits, and at the start of the eighth inning were holding grimly to their lead of one run.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _In the Deeper Waters_ Two defeats at the hands of the Maroons sent the Bears into the final game of the series desperately determined to win.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _In the Deeper Waters_ Two defeats at the hands of the Maroons sent the Bears into the final game of the series desperately determined to win.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Their pitching staff was exhausted from the effort to stop the team which they had expected to beat easily.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading _In the Deeper Waters_ Two defeats at the hands of the Maroons sent the Bears into the final game of the series desperately determined to win.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The game was a brilliant exhibition of defensive playing on the part of the Bears, who were driven back by the hard hitting of the Maroons.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Their pitching staff was exhausted from the effort to stop the team which they had expected to beat easily.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In spite of the fierce batting of the Maroons the magnificent defensive work of the Bears held their rivals to two runs, while by their brilliant and resourceful attack and skilful inside work they had scored three runs on five scattered hits, and at the start of the eighth inning were holding grimly to their lead of one run.
which person or people
From this reading The game was a brilliant exhibition of defensive playing on the part of the Bears, who were driven back by the hard hitting of the Maroons.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading _In the Deeper Waters_ Two defeats at the hands of the Maroons sent the Bears into the final game of the series desperately determined to win.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading McCarthy, spurred by determination to redeem himself for the errors of the preceding games, was giving a wonderful exhibition of third-base play.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading In spite of the fierce batting of the Maroons the magnificent defensive work of the Bears held their rivals to two runs, while by their brilliant and resourceful attack and skilful inside work they had scored three runs on five scattered hits, and at the start of the eighth inning were holding grimly to their lead of one run.
