used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Wherever he looked it hovered before his mental vision like a taunting omen of disaster.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Yet, entertaining this settled conviction regarding Locke's worthlessness as a pitcher, Weegman had made a long and wearisome journey in order that he might be absolutely sure, by putting the deal through in person, of signing the southpaw for the Blue Stockings at an increased salary.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AT NECESSITY'S DEMAND Even after the ball was thrown back from third, and Lefty had turned away, that grinning, mocking face continued to leer at him.
(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 He was "all in," and Weegman knew it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Yet, entertaining this settled conviction regarding Locke's worthlessness as a pitcher, Weegman had made a long and wearisome journey in order that he might be absolutely sure, by putting the deal through in person, of signing the southpaw for the Blue Stockings at an increased salary.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AT NECESSITY'S DEMAND Even after the ball was thrown back from third, and Lefty had turned away, that grinning, mocking face continued to leer at him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yet, entertaining this settled conviction regarding Locke's worthlessness as a pitcher, Weegman had made a long and wearisome journey in order that he might be absolutely sure, by putting the deal through in person, of signing the southpaw for the Blue Stockings at an increased salary.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT NECESSITY'S DEMAND Even after the ball was thrown back from third, and Lefty had turned away, that grinning, mocking face continued to leer at him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading AT NECESSITY'S DEMAND Even after the ball was thrown back from third, and Lefty had turned away, that grinning, mocking face continued to leer at him.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading AT NECESSITY'S DEMAND Even after the ball was thrown back from third, and Lefty had turned away, that grinning, mocking face continued to leer at him.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading AT NECESSITY'S DEMAND Even after the ball was thrown back from third, and Lefty had turned away, that grinning, mocking face continued to leer at him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Yet, entertaining this settled conviction regarding Locke's worthlessness as a pitcher, Weegman had made a long and wearisome journey in order that he might be absolutely sure, by putting the deal through in person, of signing the southpaw for the Blue Stockings at an increased salary.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Wherever he looked it hovered before his mental vision like a taunting omen of disaster.
blinkverbUS /blɪŋk/
briefly shut the eyes
From this reading The man had told him, with sneering bluntness, that his "old soup bone was on the blink."
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Yet, entertaining this settled conviction regarding Locke's worthlessness as a pitcher, Weegman had made a long and wearisome journey in order that he might be absolutely sure, by putting the deal through in person, of signing the southpaw for the Blue Stockings at an increased salary.
bluntnessnounUS /ˈblʌntnəs/
the quality of being direct and outspoken
From this reading The man had told him, with sneering bluntness, that his "old soup bone was on the blink."
bonenounUS /boʊn/
rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
From this reading The man had told him, with sneering bluntness, that his "old soup bone was on the blink."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Yet, entertaining this settled conviction regarding Locke's worthlessness as a pitcher, Weegman had made a long and wearisome journey in order that he might be absolutely sure, by putting the deal through in person, of signing the southpaw for the Blue Stockings at an increased salary.
without stop or interruption
From this reading AT NECESSITY'S DEMAND Even after the ball was thrown back from third, and Lefty had turned away, that grinning, mocking face continued to leer at him.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading Yet, entertaining this settled conviction regarding Locke's worthlessness as a pitcher, Weegman had made a long and wearisome journey in order that he might be absolutely sure, by putting the deal through in person, of signing the southpaw for the Blue Stockings at an increased salary.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Yet, entertaining this settled conviction regarding Locke's worthlessness as a pitcher, Weegman had made a long and wearisome journey in order that he might be absolutely sure, by putting the deal through in person, of signing the southpaw for the Blue Stockings at an increased salary.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading AT NECESSITY'S DEMAND Even after the ball was thrown back from third, and Lefty had turned away, that grinning, mocking face continued to leer at him.
disasternounUS /dɪˈzæstər/
a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
From this reading Wherever he looked it hovered before his mental vision like a taunting omen of disaster.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading Yet, entertaining this settled conviction regarding Locke's worthlessness as a pitcher, Weegman had made a long and wearisome journey in order that he might be absolutely sure, by putting the deal through in person, of signing the southpaw for the Blue Stockings at an increased salary.
divisible by two
From this reading AT NECESSITY'S DEMAND Even after the ball was thrown back from third, and Lefty had turned away, that grinning, mocking face continued to leer at him.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading AT NECESSITY'S DEMAND Even after the ball was thrown back from third, and Lefty had turned away, that grinning, mocking face continued to leer at him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yet, entertaining this settled conviction regarding Locke's worthlessness as a pitcher, Weegman had made a long and wearisome journey in order that he might be absolutely sure, by putting the deal through in person, of signing the southpaw for the Blue Stockings at an increased salary.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AT NECESSITY'S DEMAND Even after the ball was thrown back from third, and Lefty had turned away, that grinning, mocking face continued to leer at him.
grinningnounUS /ˈɡrɪnɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading AT NECESSITY'S DEMAND Even after the ball was thrown back from third, and Lefty had turned away, that grinning, mocking face continued to leer at him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AT NECESSITY'S DEMAND Even after the ball was thrown back from third, and Lefty had turned away, that grinning, mocking face continued to leer at him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wherever he looked it hovered before his mental vision like a taunting omen of disaster.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AT NECESSITY'S DEMAND Even after the ball was thrown back from third, and Lefty had turned away, that grinning, mocking face continued to leer at him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Wherever he looked it hovered before his mental vision like a taunting omen of disaster.
hoveredverbUS /ˈhʌvərd/
past form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading Wherever he looked it hovered before his mental vision like a taunting omen of disaster.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was "all in," and Weegman knew it.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading Yet, entertaining this settled conviction regarding Locke's worthlessness as a pitcher, Weegman had made a long and wearisome journey in order that he might be absolutely sure, by putting the deal through in person, of signing the southpaw for the Blue Stockings at an increased salary.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Wherever he looked it hovered before his mental vision like a taunting omen of disaster.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Yet, entertaining this settled conviction regarding Locke's worthlessness as a pitcher, Weegman had made a long and wearisome journey in order that he might be absolutely sure, by putting the deal through in person, of signing the southpaw for the Blue Stockings at an increased salary.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He was "all in," and Weegman knew it.
leerverb
look suggestively or obliquely; look or gaze with a sly, immodest, or malign expression
From this reading AT NECESSITY'S DEMAND Even after the ball was thrown back from third, and Lefty had turned away, that grinning, mocking face continued to leer at him.
LeftynounUS /ˈlefti/
a person who uses the left hand with greater skill than the right
From this reading AT NECESSITY'S DEMAND Even after the ball was thrown back from third, and Lefty had turned away, that grinning, mocking face continued to leer at him.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Wherever he looked it hovered before his mental vision like a taunting omen of disaster.
Locke's
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From this reading Yet, entertaining this settled conviction regarding Locke's worthlessness as a pitcher, Weegman had made a long and wearisome journey in order that he might be absolutely sure, by putting the deal through in person, of signing the southpaw for the Blue Stockings at an increased salary.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Yet, entertaining this settled conviction regarding Locke's worthlessness as a pitcher, Weegman had made a long and wearisome journey in order that he might be absolutely sure, by putting the deal through in person, of signing the southpaw for the Blue Stockings at an increased salary.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Wherever he looked it hovered before his mental vision like a taunting omen of disaster.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Yet, entertaining this settled conviction regarding Locke's worthlessness as a pitcher, Weegman had made a long and wearisome journey in order that he might be absolutely sure, by putting the deal through in person, of signing the southpaw for the Blue Stockings at an increased salary.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man had told him, with sneering bluntness, that his "old soup bone was on the blink."
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Wherever he looked it hovered before his mental vision like a taunting omen of disaster.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Yet, entertaining this settled conviction regarding Locke's worthlessness as a pitcher, Weegman had made a long and wearisome journey in order that he might be absolutely sure, by putting the deal through in person, of signing the southpaw for the Blue Stockings at an increased salary.
mockingadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːkɪŋ/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading AT NECESSITY'S DEMAND Even after the ball was thrown back from third, and Lefty had turned away, that grinning, mocking face continued to leer at him.
NECESSITY'S
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From this reading AT NECESSITY'S DEMAND Even after the ball was thrown back from third, and Lefty had turned away, that grinning, mocking face continued to leer at him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wherever he looked it hovered before his mental vision like a taunting omen of disaster.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The man had told him, with sneering bluntness, that his "old soup bone was on the blink."
omennounUS /ˈoʊmən/
a sign of something about to happen
From this reading Wherever he looked it hovered before his mental vision like a taunting omen of disaster.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The man had told him, with sneering bluntness, that his "old soup bone was on the blink."
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Yet, entertaining this settled conviction regarding Locke's worthlessness as a pitcher, Weegman had made a long and wearisome journey in order that he might be absolutely sure, by putting the deal through in person, of signing the southpaw for the Blue Stockings at an increased salary.
a human being
From this reading Yet, entertaining this settled conviction regarding Locke's worthlessness as a pitcher, Weegman had made a long and wearisome journey in order that he might be absolutely sure, by putting the deal through in person, of signing the southpaw for the Blue Stockings at an increased salary.
pitchernounUS /ˈpɪtʃər/
(baseball) the person who does the pitching
From this reading Yet, entertaining this settled conviction regarding Locke's worthlessness as a pitcher, Weegman had made a long and wearisome journey in order that he might be absolutely sure, by putting the deal through in person, of signing the southpaw for the Blue Stockings at an increased salary.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Yet, entertaining this settled conviction regarding Locke's worthlessness as a pitcher, Weegman had made a long and wearisome journey in order that he might be absolutely sure, by putting the deal through in person, of signing the southpaw for the Blue Stockings at an increased salary.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Yet, entertaining this settled conviction regarding Locke's worthlessness as a pitcher, Weegman had made a long and wearisome journey in order that he might be absolutely sure, by putting the deal through in person, of signing the southpaw for the Blue Stockings at an increased salary.
salarynounUS /ˈsæləri/
something that remunerates
From this reading Yet, entertaining this settled conviction regarding Locke's worthlessness as a pitcher, Weegman had made a long and wearisome journey in order that he might be absolutely sure, by putting the deal through in person, of signing the southpaw for the Blue Stockings at an increased salary.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Yet, entertaining this settled conviction regarding Locke's worthlessness as a pitcher, Weegman had made a long and wearisome journey in order that he might be absolutely sure, by putting the deal through in person, of signing the southpaw for the Blue Stockings at an increased salary.
signingnounUS /ˈsaɪnɪŋ/
language expressed by visible hand gestures
From this reading Yet, entertaining this settled conviction regarding Locke's worthlessness as a pitcher, Weegman had made a long and wearisome journey in order that he might be absolutely sure, by putting the deal through in person, of signing the southpaw for the Blue Stockings at an increased salary.
sneeringadjectiveUS /ˈsnɪrɪŋ/
expressive of contempt
From this reading The man had told him, with sneering bluntness, that his "old soup bone was on the blink."
soupnounUS /suːp/
liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food
From this reading The man had told him, with sneering bluntness, that his "old soup bone was on the blink."
southpawnounUS /ˈsaʊθpaʊ/
a baseball pitcher who throws the ball with the left hand
From this reading Yet, entertaining this settled conviction regarding Locke's worthlessness as a pitcher, Weegman had made a long and wearisome journey in order that he might be absolutely sure, by putting the deal through in person, of signing the southpaw for the Blue Stockings at an increased salary.
StockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading Yet, entertaining this settled conviction regarding Locke's worthlessness as a pitcher, Weegman had made a long and wearisome journey in order that he might be absolutely sure, by putting the deal through in person, of signing the southpaw for the Blue Stockings at an increased salary.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Yet, entertaining this settled conviction regarding Locke's worthlessness as a pitcher, Weegman had made a long and wearisome journey in order that he might be absolutely sure, by putting the deal through in person, of signing the southpaw for the Blue Stockings at an increased salary.
tauntingadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːntɪŋ/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading Wherever he looked it hovered before his mental vision like a taunting omen of disaster.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AT NECESSITY'S DEMAND Even after the ball was thrown back from third, and Lefty had turned away, that grinning, mocking face continued to leer at him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT NECESSITY'S DEMAND Even after the ball was thrown back from third, and Lefty had turned away, that grinning, mocking face continued to leer at him.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading AT NECESSITY'S DEMAND Even after the ball was thrown back from third, and Lefty had turned away, that grinning, mocking face continued to leer at him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Yet, entertaining this settled conviction regarding Locke's worthlessness as a pitcher, Weegman had made a long and wearisome journey in order that he might be absolutely sure, by putting the deal through in person, of signing the southpaw for the Blue Stockings at an increased salary.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Yet, entertaining this settled conviction regarding Locke's worthlessness as a pitcher, Weegman had made a long and wearisome journey in order that he might be absolutely sure, by putting the deal through in person, of signing the southpaw for the Blue Stockings at an increased salary.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading AT NECESSITY'S DEMAND Even after the ball was thrown back from third, and Lefty had turned away, that grinning, mocking face continued to leer at him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AT NECESSITY'S DEMAND Even after the ball was thrown back from third, and Lefty had turned away, that grinning, mocking face continued to leer at him.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The man had told him, with sneering bluntness, that his "old soup bone was on the blink."
moved around an axis or center
From this reading AT NECESSITY'S DEMAND Even after the ball was thrown back from third, and Lefty had turned away, that grinning, mocking face continued to leer at him.
a vivid mental image
From this reading Wherever he looked it hovered before his mental vision like a taunting omen of disaster.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT NECESSITY'S DEMAND Even after the ball was thrown back from third, and Lefty had turned away, that grinning, mocking face continued to leer at him.
wearisomeadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrisəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading Yet, entertaining this settled conviction regarding Locke's worthlessness as a pitcher, Weegman had made a long and wearisome journey in order that he might be absolutely sure, by putting the deal through in person, of signing the southpaw for the Blue Stockings at an increased salary.
Weegman
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From this reading He was "all in," and Weegman knew it.
in or to any place at all
From this reading Wherever he looked it hovered before his mental vision like a taunting omen of disaster.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The man had told him, with sneering bluntness, that his "old soup bone was on the blink."
worthlessnessnoun
having no qualities that would render it valuable or useful
From this reading Yet, entertaining this settled conviction regarding Locke's worthlessness as a pitcher, Weegman had made a long and wearisome journey in order that he might be absolutely sure, by putting the deal through in person, of signing the southpaw for the Blue Stockings at an increased salary.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, entertaining this settled conviction regarding Locke's worthlessness as a pitcher, Weegman had made a long and wearisome journey in order that he might be absolutely sure, by putting the deal through in person, of signing the southpaw for the Blue Stockings at an increased salary.
