used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After nearly two weeks of monotonous training, the prospect of a real game, even if it was only among themselves, was very welcome.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After nearly two weeks of monotonous training, the prospect of a real game, even if it was only among themselves, was very welcome.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It was a foregone conclusion that the game would be played between the regulars and the “Yannigans,” as the cubs are sometimes termed; and the chance of pitting themselves against their more experienced rivals thrilled each one of the youngsters through and through.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading After nearly two weeks of monotonous training, the prospect of a real game, even if it was only among themselves, was very welcome.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Instantly every tongue stopped wagging, and each man turned an eager, inquiring face in his direction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Instantly every tongue stopped wagging, and each man turned an eager, inquiring face in his direction.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading SOMETHING SUB-ROSA “Five-inning practice game at eight-thirty sharp,” announced Manager Brennan, at the close of the day’s work.
anticipationnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃən/
an expectation
From this reading The new recruits, especially, quivered with anticipation.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was a foregone conclusion that the game would be played between the regulars and the “Yannigans,” as the cubs are sometimes termed; and the chance of pitting themselves against their more experienced rivals thrilled each one of the youngsters through and through.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a foregone conclusion that the game would be played between the regulars and the “Yannigans,” as the cubs are sometimes termed; and the chance of pitting themselves against their more experienced rivals thrilled each one of the youngsters through and through.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SOMETHING SUB-ROSA “Five-inning practice game at eight-thirty sharp,” announced Manager Brennan, at the close of the day’s work.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was a foregone conclusion that the game would be played between the regulars and the “Yannigans,” as the cubs are sometimes termed; and the chance of pitting themselves against their more experienced rivals thrilled each one of the youngsters through and through.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was a foregone conclusion that the game would be played between the regulars and the “Yannigans,” as the cubs are sometimes termed; and the chance of pitting themselves against their more experienced rivals thrilled each one of the youngsters through and through.
Brennan
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From this reading SOMETHING SUB-ROSA “Five-inning practice game at eight-thirty sharp,” announced Manager Brennan, at the close of the day’s work.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It was a foregone conclusion that the game would be played between the regulars and the “Yannigans,” as the cubs are sometimes termed; and the chance of pitting themselves against their more experienced rivals thrilled each one of the youngsters through and through.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading SOMETHING SUB-ROSA “Five-inning practice game at eight-thirty sharp,” announced Manager Brennan, at the close of the day’s work.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading It was a foregone conclusion that the game would be played between the regulars and the “Yannigans,” as the cubs are sometimes termed; and the chance of pitting themselves against their more experienced rivals thrilled each one of the youngsters through and through.
cubsnounUS /kʌbz/
plural of “cub” — an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading It was a foregone conclusion that the game would be played between the regulars and the “Yannigans,” as the cubs are sometimes termed; and the chance of pitting themselves against their more experienced rivals thrilled each one of the youngsters through and through.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading SOMETHING SUB-ROSA “Five-inning practice game at eight-thirty sharp,” announced Manager Brennan, at the close of the day’s work.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Instantly every tongue stopped wagging, and each man turned an eager, inquiring face in his direction.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Instantly every tongue stopped wagging, and each man turned an eager, inquiring face in his direction.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Instantly every tongue stopped wagging, and each man turned an eager, inquiring face in his direction.
eight-thirty
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From this reading SOMETHING SUB-ROSA “Five-inning practice game at eight-thirty sharp,” announced Manager Brennan, at the close of the day’s work.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The new recruits, especially, quivered with anticipation.
divisible by two
From this reading After nearly two weeks of monotonous training, the prospect of a real game, even if it was only among themselves, was very welcome.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Instantly every tongue stopped wagging, and each man turned an eager, inquiring face in his direction.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading It was a foregone conclusion that the game would be played between the regulars and the “Yannigans,” as the cubs are sometimes termed; and the chance of pitting themselves against their more experienced rivals thrilled each one of the youngsters through and through.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Instantly every tongue stopped wagging, and each man turned an eager, inquiring face in his direction.
Five-inning
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From this reading SOMETHING SUB-ROSA “Five-inning practice game at eight-thirty sharp,” announced Manager Brennan, at the close of the day’s work.
foregoneadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrˈɡɔːn/
well in the past; former
From this reading It was a foregone conclusion that the game would be played between the regulars and the “Yannigans,” as the cubs are sometimes termed; and the chance of pitting themselves against their more experienced rivals thrilled each one of the youngsters through and through.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading SOMETHING SUB-ROSA “Five-inning practice game at eight-thirty sharp,” announced Manager Brennan, at the close of the day’s work.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Instantly every tongue stopped wagging, and each man turned an eager, inquiring face in his direction.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading After nearly two weeks of monotonous training, the prospect of a real game, even if it was only among themselves, was very welcome.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Instantly every tongue stopped wagging, and each man turned an eager, inquiring face in his direction.
inquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading Instantly every tongue stopped wagging, and each man turned an eager, inquiring face in his direction.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Instantly every tongue stopped wagging, and each man turned an eager, inquiring face in his direction.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After nearly two weeks of monotonous training, the prospect of a real game, even if it was only among themselves, was very welcome.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Instantly every tongue stopped wagging, and each man turned an eager, inquiring face in his direction.
ManagernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading SOMETHING SUB-ROSA “Five-inning practice game at eight-thirty sharp,” announced Manager Brennan, at the close of the day’s work.
monotonousadjectiveUS /məˈnɑːtənəs/
tediously repetitious or lacking in variety
From this reading After nearly two weeks of monotonous training, the prospect of a real game, even if it was only among themselves, was very welcome.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was a foregone conclusion that the game would be played between the regulars and the “Yannigans,” as the cubs are sometimes termed; and the chance of pitting themselves against their more experienced rivals thrilled each one of the youngsters through and through.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading After nearly two weeks of monotonous training, the prospect of a real game, even if it was only among themselves, was very welcome.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The new recruits, especially, quivered with anticipation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SOMETHING SUB-ROSA “Five-inning practice game at eight-thirty sharp,” announced Manager Brennan, at the close of the day’s work.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was a foregone conclusion that the game would be played between the regulars and the “Yannigans,” as the cubs are sometimes termed; and the chance of pitting themselves against their more experienced rivals thrilled each one of the youngsters through and through.
and nothing more
From this reading After nearly two weeks of monotonous training, the prospect of a real game, even if it was only among themselves, was very welcome.
pittingnounUS /ˈpɪtɪŋ/
the formation of small pits in a surface as a consequence of corrosion
From this reading It was a foregone conclusion that the game would be played between the regulars and the “Yannigans,” as the cubs are sometimes termed; and the chance of pitting themselves against their more experienced rivals thrilled each one of the youngsters through and through.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading It was a foregone conclusion that the game would be played between the regulars and the “Yannigans,” as the cubs are sometimes termed; and the chance of pitting themselves against their more experienced rivals thrilled each one of the youngsters through and through.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading SOMETHING SUB-ROSA “Five-inning practice game at eight-thirty sharp,” announced Manager Brennan, at the close of the day’s work.
the possibility of future success
From this reading After nearly two weeks of monotonous training, the prospect of a real game, even if it was only among themselves, was very welcome.
quivered
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From this reading The new recruits, especially, quivered with anticipation.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading After nearly two weeks of monotonous training, the prospect of a real game, even if it was only among themselves, was very welcome.
recruitsnounUS /rəˈkruːts/
plural of “recruit” — a recently enlisted soldier
From this reading The new recruits, especially, quivered with anticipation.
regularsnounUS /ˈreɡjələrz/
plural of “regular” — a regular patron
From this reading It was a foregone conclusion that the game would be played between the regulars and the “Yannigans,” as the cubs are sometimes termed; and the chance of pitting themselves against their more experienced rivals thrilled each one of the youngsters through and through.
rivalsnounUS /ˈraɪvəlz/
plural of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading It was a foregone conclusion that the game would be played between the regulars and the “Yannigans,” as the cubs are sometimes termed; and the chance of pitting themselves against their more experienced rivals thrilled each one of the youngsters through and through.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading SOMETHING SUB-ROSA “Five-inning practice game at eight-thirty sharp,” announced Manager Brennan, at the close of the day’s work.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading SOMETHING SUB-ROSA “Five-inning practice game at eight-thirty sharp,” announced Manager Brennan, at the close of the day’s work.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading It was a foregone conclusion that the game would be played between the regulars and the “Yannigans,” as the cubs are sometimes termed; and the chance of pitting themselves against their more experienced rivals thrilled each one of the youngsters through and through.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Instantly every tongue stopped wagging, and each man turned an eager, inquiring face in his direction.
SUB-ROSAadjective
designed and carried out secretly or confidentially
From this reading SOMETHING SUB-ROSA “Five-inning practice game at eight-thirty sharp,” announced Manager Brennan, at the close of the day’s work.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading It was a foregone conclusion that the game would be played between the regulars and the “Yannigans,” as the cubs are sometimes termed; and the chance of pitting themselves against their more experienced rivals thrilled each one of the youngsters through and through.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a foregone conclusion that the game would be played between the regulars and the “Yannigans,” as the cubs are sometimes termed; and the chance of pitting themselves against their more experienced rivals thrilled each one of the youngsters through and through.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOMETHING SUB-ROSA “Five-inning practice game at eight-thirty sharp,” announced Manager Brennan, at the close of the day’s work.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was a foregone conclusion that the game would be played between the regulars and the “Yannigans,” as the cubs are sometimes termed; and the chance of pitting themselves against their more experienced rivals thrilled each one of the youngsters through and through.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading After nearly two weeks of monotonous training, the prospect of a real game, even if it was only among themselves, was very welcome.
thrilledadjectiveUS /θrɪld/
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
From this reading It was a foregone conclusion that the game would be played between the regulars and the “Yannigans,” as the cubs are sometimes termed; and the chance of pitting themselves against their more experienced rivals thrilled each one of the youngsters through and through.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was a foregone conclusion that the game would be played between the regulars and the “Yannigans,” as the cubs are sometimes termed; and the chance of pitting themselves against their more experienced rivals thrilled each one of the youngsters through and through.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading Instantly every tongue stopped wagging, and each man turned an eager, inquiring face in his direction.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading After nearly two weeks of monotonous training, the prospect of a real game, even if it was only among themselves, was very welcome.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Instantly every tongue stopped wagging, and each man turned an eager, inquiring face in his direction.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After nearly two weeks of monotonous training, the prospect of a real game, even if it was only among themselves, was very welcome.
precisely as stated
From this reading After nearly two weeks of monotonous training, the prospect of a real game, even if it was only among themselves, was very welcome.
waggingverbUS /ˈwæɡɪŋ/
inflected form of “wag” — move from side to side
From this reading Instantly every tongue stopped wagging, and each man turned an eager, inquiring face in his direction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After nearly two weeks of monotonous training, the prospect of a real game, even if it was only among themselves, was very welcome.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading After nearly two weeks of monotonous training, the prospect of a real game, even if it was only among themselves, was very welcome.
accept gladly
From this reading After nearly two weeks of monotonous training, the prospect of a real game, even if it was only among themselves, was very welcome.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The new recruits, especially, quivered with anticipation.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading SOMETHING SUB-ROSA “Five-inning practice game at eight-thirty sharp,” announced Manager Brennan, at the close of the day’s work.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was a foregone conclusion that the game would be played between the regulars and the “Yannigans,” as the cubs are sometimes termed; and the chance of pitting themselves against their more experienced rivals thrilled each one of the youngsters through and through.
Yannigans
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From this reading It was a foregone conclusion that the game would be played between the regulars and the “Yannigans,” as the cubs are sometimes termed; and the chance of pitting themselves against their more experienced rivals thrilled each one of the youngsters through and through.
youngstersnounUS /ˈjʌŋstərz/
plural of “youngster” — a young person of either sex
From this reading It was a foregone conclusion that the game would be played between the regulars and the “Yannigans,” as the cubs are sometimes termed; and the chance of pitting themselves against their more experienced rivals thrilled each one of the youngsters through and through.
