used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While he was not foolish enough to believe that the reconstructed team could become a pennant contender that season, he did have hopes of finishing in the first division, which, under the circumstances, would be a triumph indeed.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading With that task before him, and knowing how little attention he could spare for Janet, he had raised no objections when she had asked to accompany Mrs. Vanderpool and Virginia on the California trip.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RETURN OF LEFTY The work of patching up his team and whipping it into shape had kept Lefty Locke busy pretty nearly every minute of his time while awake, since the beginning of the training season.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading With that task before him, and knowing how little attention he could spare for Janet, he had raised no objections when she had asked to accompany Mrs. Vanderpool and Virginia on the California trip.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading With that task before him, and knowing how little attention he could spare for Janet, he had raised no objections when she had asked to accompany Mrs. Vanderpool and Virginia on the California trip.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading THE RETURN OF LEFTY The work of patching up his team and whipping it into shape had kept Lefty Locke busy pretty nearly every minute of his time while awake, since the beginning of the training season.
BaileynounUS /ˈbeɪli/
United States singer (1918-1990)
From this reading She had told him of the rumor that Bailey Weegman, having been lucky in escaping prosecution for his part in the conspiracy, had started some sort of mail-order business and was said to be taking in money "hand over fist."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading While he was not foolish enough to believe that the reconstructed team could become a pennant contender that season, he did have hopes of finishing in the first division, which, under the circumstances, would be a triumph indeed.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading While he was not foolish enough to believe that the reconstructed team could become a pennant contender that season, he did have hopes of finishing in the first division, which, under the circumstances, would be a triumph indeed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had told him of the rumor that Bailey Weegman, having been lucky in escaping prosecution for his part in the conspiracy, had started some sort of mail-order business and was said to be taking in money "hand over fist."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading With that task before him, and knowing how little attention he could spare for Janet, he had raised no objections when she had asked to accompany Mrs. Vanderpool and Virginia on the California trip.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading THE RETURN OF LEFTY The work of patching up his team and whipping it into shape had kept Lefty Locke busy pretty nearly every minute of his time while awake, since the beginning of the training season.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading While he was not foolish enough to believe that the reconstructed team could become a pennant contender that season, he did have hopes of finishing in the first division, which, under the circumstances, would be a triumph indeed.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading She had told him of the rumor that Bailey Weegman, having been lucky in escaping prosecution for his part in the conspiracy, had started some sort of mail-order business and was said to be taking in money "hand over fist."
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading THE RETURN OF LEFTY The work of patching up his team and whipping it into shape had kept Lefty Locke busy pretty nearly every minute of his time while awake, since the beginning of the training season.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had found Janet's letters interesting enough, but his concentration on other matters had prevented him from giving them much thought once they were read through.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading With that task before him, and knowing how little attention he could spare for Janet, he had raised no objections when she had asked to accompany Mrs. Vanderpool and Virginia on the California trip.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading While he was not foolish enough to believe that the reconstructed team could become a pennant contender that season, he did have hopes of finishing in the first division, which, under the circumstances, would be a triumph indeed.
concentrationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsənˈtreɪʃən/
the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume
From this reading He had found Janet's letters interesting enough, but his concentration on other matters had prevented him from giving them much thought once they were read through.
conspiracynounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading She had told him of the rumor that Bailey Weegman, having been lucky in escaping prosecution for his part in the conspiracy, had started some sort of mail-order business and was said to be taking in money "hand over fist."
contendernounUS /kənˈtendər/
the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading While he was not foolish enough to believe that the reconstructed team could become a pennant contender that season, he did have hopes of finishing in the first division, which, under the circumstances, would be a triumph indeed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading With that task before him, and knowing how little attention he could spare for Janet, he had raised no objections when she had asked to accompany Mrs. Vanderpool and Virginia on the California trip.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading While he was not foolish enough to believe that the reconstructed team could become a pennant contender that season, he did have hopes of finishing in the first division, which, under the circumstances, would be a triumph indeed.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading While he was not foolish enough to believe that the reconstructed team could become a pennant contender that season, he did have hopes of finishing in the first division, which, under the circumstances, would be a triumph indeed.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading While he was not foolish enough to believe that the reconstructed team could become a pennant contender that season, he did have hopes of finishing in the first division, which, under the circumstances, would be a triumph indeed.
escapingverbUS /ɪˈskeɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement
From this reading She had told him of the rumor that Bailey Weegman, having been lucky in escaping prosecution for his part in the conspiracy, had started some sort of mail-order business and was said to be taking in money "hand over fist."
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THE RETURN OF LEFTY The work of patching up his team and whipping it into shape had kept Lefty Locke busy pretty nearly every minute of his time while awake, since the beginning of the training season.
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading While he was not foolish enough to believe that the reconstructed team could become a pennant contender that season, he did have hopes of finishing in the first division, which, under the circumstances, would be a triumph indeed.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading While he was not foolish enough to believe that the reconstructed team could become a pennant contender that season, he did have hopes of finishing in the first division, which, under the circumstances, would be a triumph indeed.
fistnounUS /fɪst/
a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading She had told him of the rumor that Bailey Weegman, having been lucky in escaping prosecution for his part in the conspiracy, had started some sort of mail-order business and was said to be taking in money "hand over fist."
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading While he was not foolish enough to believe that the reconstructed team could become a pennant contender that season, he did have hopes of finishing in the first division, which, under the circumstances, would be a triumph indeed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With that task before him, and knowing how little attention he could spare for Janet, he had raised no objections when she had asked to accompany Mrs. Vanderpool and Virginia on the California trip.
set up or found
From this reading He had found Janet's letters interesting enough, but his concentration on other matters had prevented him from giving them much thought once they were read through.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had found Janet's letters interesting enough, but his concentration on other matters had prevented him from giving them much thought once they were read through.
the act of giving
From this reading He had found Janet's letters interesting enough, but his concentration on other matters had prevented him from giving them much thought once they were read through.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE RETURN OF LEFTY The work of patching up his team and whipping it into shape had kept Lefty Locke busy pretty nearly every minute of his time while awake, since the beginning of the training season.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She had told him of the rumor that Bailey Weegman, having been lucky in escaping prosecution for his part in the conspiracy, had started some sort of mail-order business and was said to be taking in money "hand over fist."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading While he was not foolish enough to believe that the reconstructed team could become a pennant contender that season, he did have hopes of finishing in the first division, which, under the circumstances, would be a triumph indeed.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading She had told him of the rumor that Bailey Weegman, having been lucky in escaping prosecution for his part in the conspiracy, had started some sort of mail-order business and was said to be taking in money "hand over fist."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With that task before him, and knowing how little attention he could spare for Janet, he had raised no objections when she had asked to accompany Mrs. Vanderpool and Virginia on the California trip.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With that task before him, and knowing how little attention he could spare for Janet, he had raised no objections when she had asked to accompany Mrs. Vanderpool and Virginia on the California trip.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE RETURN OF LEFTY The work of patching up his team and whipping it into shape had kept Lefty Locke busy pretty nearly every minute of his time while awake, since the beginning of the training season.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading While he was not foolish enough to believe that the reconstructed team could become a pennant contender that season, he did have hopes of finishing in the first division, which, under the circumstances, would be a triumph indeed.
how
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From this reading With that task before him, and knowing how little attention he could spare for Janet, he had raised no objections when she had asked to accompany Mrs. Vanderpool and Virginia on the California trip.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While he was not foolish enough to believe that the reconstructed team could become a pennant contender that season, he did have hopes of finishing in the first division, which, under the circumstances, would be a triumph indeed.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading While he was not foolish enough to believe that the reconstructed team could become a pennant contender that season, he did have hopes of finishing in the first division, which, under the circumstances, would be a triumph indeed.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading He had found Janet's letters interesting enough, but his concentration on other matters had prevented him from giving them much thought once they were read through.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE RETURN OF LEFTY The work of patching up his team and whipping it into shape had kept Lefty Locke busy pretty nearly every minute of his time while awake, since the beginning of the training season.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE RETURN OF LEFTY The work of patching up his team and whipping it into shape had kept Lefty Locke busy pretty nearly every minute of his time while awake, since the beginning of the training season.
Janet
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From this reading With that task before him, and knowing how little attention he could spare for Janet, he had raised no objections when she had asked to accompany Mrs. Vanderpool and Virginia on the California trip.
Janet's
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From this reading He had found Janet's letters interesting enough, but his concentration on other matters had prevented him from giving them much thought once they were read through.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading THE RETURN OF LEFTY The work of patching up his team and whipping it into shape had kept Lefty Locke busy pretty nearly every minute of his time while awake, since the beginning of the training season.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading With that task before him, and knowing how little attention he could spare for Janet, he had raised no objections when she had asked to accompany Mrs. Vanderpool and Virginia on the California trip.
LEFTYnounUS /ˈlefti/
a person who uses the left hand with greater skill than the right
From this reading THE RETURN OF LEFTY The work of patching up his team and whipping it into shape had kept Lefty Locke busy pretty nearly every minute of his time while awake, since the beginning of the training season.
the literary culture
From this reading He had found Janet's letters interesting enough, but his concentration on other matters had prevented him from giving them much thought once they were read through.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading With that task before him, and knowing how little attention he could spare for Janet, he had raised no objections when she had asked to accompany Mrs. Vanderpool and Virginia on the California trip.
LockenounUS /lɑːk/
English empiricist philosopher who believed that all knowledge is derived from sensory experience (1632-1704)
From this reading THE RETURN OF LEFTY The work of patching up his team and whipping it into shape had kept Lefty Locke busy pretty nearly every minute of his time while awake, since the beginning of the training season.
occurring by chance
From this reading She had told him of the rumor that Bailey Weegman, having been lucky in escaping prosecution for his part in the conspiracy, had started some sort of mail-order business and was said to be taking in money "hand over fist."
mail-order
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From this reading She had told him of the rumor that Bailey Weegman, having been lucky in escaping prosecution for his part in the conspiracy, had started some sort of mail-order business and was said to be taking in money "hand over fist."
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He had found Janet's letters interesting enough, but his concentration on other matters had prevented him from giving them much thought once they were read through.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading THE RETURN OF LEFTY The work of patching up his team and whipping it into shape had kept Lefty Locke busy pretty nearly every minute of his time while awake, since the beginning of the training season.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading She had told him of the rumor that Bailey Weegman, having been lucky in escaping prosecution for his part in the conspiracy, had started some sort of mail-order business and was said to be taking in money "hand over fist."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading With that task before him, and knowing how little attention he could spare for Janet, he had raised no objections when she had asked to accompany Mrs. Vanderpool and Virginia on the California trip.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had found Janet's letters interesting enough, but his concentration on other matters had prevented him from giving them much thought once they were read through.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE RETURN OF LEFTY The work of patching up his team and whipping it into shape had kept Lefty Locke busy pretty nearly every minute of his time while awake, since the beginning of the training season.
not any; not one
From this reading With that task before him, and knowing how little attention he could spare for Janet, he had raised no objections when she had asked to accompany Mrs. Vanderpool and Virginia on the California trip.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading While he was not foolish enough to believe that the reconstructed team could become a pennant contender that season, he did have hopes of finishing in the first division, which, under the circumstances, would be a triumph indeed.
objectionsnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃənz/
plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading With that task before him, and knowing how little attention he could spare for Janet, he had raised no objections when she had asked to accompany Mrs. Vanderpool and Virginia on the California trip.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RETURN OF LEFTY The work of patching up his team and whipping it into shape had kept Lefty Locke busy pretty nearly every minute of his time while awake, since the beginning of the training season.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With that task before him, and knowing how little attention he could spare for Janet, he had raised no objections when she had asked to accompany Mrs. Vanderpool and Virginia on the California trip.
on one occasion
From this reading He had found Janet's letters interesting enough, but his concentration on other matters had prevented him from giving them much thought once they were read through.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He had found Janet's letters interesting enough, but his concentration on other matters had prevented him from giving them much thought once they were read through.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She had told him of the rumor that Bailey Weegman, having been lucky in escaping prosecution for his part in the conspiracy, had started some sort of mail-order business and was said to be taking in money "hand over fist."
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading She had told him of the rumor that Bailey Weegman, having been lucky in escaping prosecution for his part in the conspiracy, had started some sort of mail-order business and was said to be taking in money "hand over fist."
patchingnounUS /ˈpætʃɪŋ/
the act of mending a hole in a garment by sewing a patch over it
From this reading THE RETURN OF LEFTY The work of patching up his team and whipping it into shape had kept Lefty Locke busy pretty nearly every minute of his time while awake, since the beginning of the training season.
pennantnounUS /ˈpenənt/
the award given to the champion
From this reading While he was not foolish enough to believe that the reconstructed team could become a pennant contender that season, he did have hopes of finishing in the first division, which, under the circumstances, would be a triumph indeed.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading THE RETURN OF LEFTY The work of patching up his team and whipping it into shape had kept Lefty Locke busy pretty nearly every minute of his time while awake, since the beginning of the training season.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading He had found Janet's letters interesting enough, but his concentration on other matters had prevented him from giving them much thought once they were read through.
prosecutionnounUS /ˌprɑːsəˈkjuːʃən/
the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
From this reading She had told him of the rumor that Bailey Weegman, having been lucky in escaping prosecution for his part in the conspiracy, had started some sort of mail-order business and was said to be taking in money "hand over fist."
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading With that task before him, and knowing how little attention he could spare for Janet, he had raised no objections when she had asked to accompany Mrs. Vanderpool and Virginia on the California trip.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He had found Janet's letters interesting enough, but his concentration on other matters had prevented him from giving them much thought once they were read through.
reconstructedadjectiveUS /ˌriːkənˈstrʌktɪd/
adapted to social or economic change
From this reading While he was not foolish enough to believe that the reconstructed team could become a pennant contender that season, he did have hopes of finishing in the first division, which, under the circumstances, would be a triumph indeed.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE RETURN OF LEFTY The work of patching up his team and whipping it into shape had kept Lefty Locke busy pretty nearly every minute of his time while awake, since the beginning of the training season.
rumornounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading She had told him of the rumor that Bailey Weegman, having been lucky in escaping prosecution for his part in the conspiracy, had started some sort of mail-order business and was said to be taking in money "hand over fist."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She had told him of the rumor that Bailey Weegman, having been lucky in escaping prosecution for his part in the conspiracy, had started some sort of mail-order business and was said to be taking in money "hand over fist."
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading THE RETURN OF LEFTY The work of patching up his team and whipping it into shape had kept Lefty Locke busy pretty nearly every minute of his time while awake, since the beginning of the training season.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading THE RETURN OF LEFTY The work of patching up his team and whipping it into shape had kept Lefty Locke busy pretty nearly every minute of his time while awake, since the beginning of the training season.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With that task before him, and knowing how little attention he could spare for Janet, he had raised no objections when she had asked to accompany Mrs. Vanderpool and Virginia on the California trip.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading THE RETURN OF LEFTY The work of patching up his team and whipping it into shape had kept Lefty Locke busy pretty nearly every minute of his time while awake, since the beginning of the training season.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She had told him of the rumor that Bailey Weegman, having been lucky in escaping prosecution for his part in the conspiracy, had started some sort of mail-order business and was said to be taking in money "hand over fist."
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading She had told him of the rumor that Bailey Weegman, having been lucky in escaping prosecution for his part in the conspiracy, had started some sort of mail-order business and was said to be taking in money "hand over fist."
refrain from harming
From this reading With that task before him, and knowing how little attention he could spare for Janet, he had raised no objections when she had asked to accompany Mrs. Vanderpool and Virginia on the California trip.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She had told him of the rumor that Bailey Weegman, having been lucky in escaping prosecution for his part in the conspiracy, had started some sort of mail-order business and was said to be taking in money "hand over fist."
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading She had told him of the rumor that Bailey Weegman, having been lucky in escaping prosecution for his part in the conspiracy, had started some sort of mail-order business and was said to be taking in money "hand over fist."
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading With that task before him, and knowing how little attention he could spare for Janet, he had raised no objections when she had asked to accompany Mrs. Vanderpool and Virginia on the California trip.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading THE RETURN OF LEFTY The work of patching up his team and whipping it into shape had kept Lefty Locke busy pretty nearly every minute of his time while awake, since the beginning of the training season.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With that task before him, and knowing how little attention he could spare for Janet, he had raised no objections when she had asked to accompany Mrs. Vanderpool and Virginia on the California trip.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RETURN OF LEFTY The work of patching up his team and whipping it into shape had kept Lefty Locke busy pretty nearly every minute of his time while awake, since the beginning of the training season.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had found Janet's letters interesting enough, but his concentration on other matters had prevented him from giving them much thought once they were read through.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had found Janet's letters interesting enough, but his concentration on other matters had prevented him from giving them much thought once they were read through.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had found Janet's letters interesting enough, but his concentration on other matters had prevented him from giving them much thought once they were read through.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He had found Janet's letters interesting enough, but his concentration on other matters had prevented him from giving them much thought once they were read through.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE RETURN OF LEFTY The work of patching up his team and whipping it into shape had kept Lefty Locke busy pretty nearly every minute of his time while awake, since the beginning of the training season.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With that task before him, and knowing how little attention he could spare for Janet, he had raised no objections when she had asked to accompany Mrs. Vanderpool and Virginia on the California trip.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She had told him of the rumor that Bailey Weegman, having been lucky in escaping prosecution for his part in the conspiracy, had started some sort of mail-order business and was said to be taking in money "hand over fist."
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading THE RETURN OF LEFTY The work of patching up his team and whipping it into shape had kept Lefty Locke busy pretty nearly every minute of his time while awake, since the beginning of the training season.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading With that task before him, and knowing how little attention he could spare for Janet, he had raised no objections when she had asked to accompany Mrs. Vanderpool and Virginia on the California trip.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading While he was not foolish enough to believe that the reconstructed team could become a pennant contender that season, he did have hopes of finishing in the first division, which, under the circumstances, would be a triumph indeed.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading While he was not foolish enough to believe that the reconstructed team could become a pennant contender that season, he did have hopes of finishing in the first division, which, under the circumstances, would be a triumph indeed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE RETURN OF LEFTY The work of patching up his team and whipping it into shape had kept Lefty Locke busy pretty nearly every minute of his time while awake, since the beginning of the training season.
Vanderpool
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From this reading With that task before him, and knowing how little attention he could spare for Janet, he had raised no objections when she had asked to accompany Mrs. Vanderpool and Virginia on the California trip.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading With that task before him, and knowing how little attention he could spare for Janet, he had raised no objections when she had asked to accompany Mrs. Vanderpool and Virginia on the California trip.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While he was not foolish enough to believe that the reconstructed team could become a pennant contender that season, he did have hopes of finishing in the first division, which, under the circumstances, would be a triumph indeed.
Weegman
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From this reading She had told him of the rumor that Bailey Weegman, having been lucky in escaping prosecution for his part in the conspiracy, had started some sort of mail-order business and was said to be taking in money "hand over fist."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had found Janet's letters interesting enough, but his concentration on other matters had prevented him from giving them much thought once they were read through.
at the time that
From this reading With that task before him, and knowing how little attention he could spare for Janet, he had raised no objections when she had asked to accompany Mrs. Vanderpool and Virginia on the California trip.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading While he was not foolish enough to believe that the reconstructed team could become a pennant contender that season, he did have hopes of finishing in the first division, which, under the circumstances, would be a triumph indeed.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE RETURN OF LEFTY The work of patching up his team and whipping it into shape had kept Lefty Locke busy pretty nearly every minute of his time while awake, since the beginning of the training season.
whippingnounUS /ˈwɪpɪŋ/
beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
From this reading THE RETURN OF LEFTY The work of patching up his team and whipping it into shape had kept Lefty Locke busy pretty nearly every minute of his time while awake, since the beginning of the training season.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With that task before him, and knowing how little attention he could spare for Janet, he had raised no objections when she had asked to accompany Mrs. Vanderpool and Virginia on the California trip.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE RETURN OF LEFTY The work of patching up his team and whipping it into shape had kept Lefty Locke busy pretty nearly every minute of his time while awake, since the beginning of the training season.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading While he was not foolish enough to believe that the reconstructed team could become a pennant contender that season, he did have hopes of finishing in the first division, which, under the circumstances, would be a triumph indeed.
