Chapter XXXII

higher than, or over, something

From this reading They shaped rapidly into condition, however, and, when the time came to face some of the stronger teams of the minor-league clubs above what was once known as Mason and Dixon’s line, they did not disgrace themselves.

later than; following

From this reading Even after the regular period of work at the training camp, the big fellows were not wielding the hickory with special effect.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading OPENING THE SEASON Slowly and leisurely the Hornets zigzagged their way northward, pausing here and there to play an exhibition game with some minor-league team, which was usually won by headwork and experience rather than by any extraordinary display of hitting.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading OPENING THE SEASON Slowly and leisurely the Hornets zigzagged their way northward, pausing here and there to play an exhibition game with some minor-league team, which was usually won by headwork and experience rather than by any extraordinary display of hitting.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading OPENING THE SEASON Slowly and leisurely the Hornets zigzagged their way northward, pausing here and there to play an exhibition game with some minor-league team, which was usually won by headwork and experience rather than by any extraordinary display of hitting.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading They shaped rapidly into condition, however, and, when the time came to face some of the stronger teams of the minor-league clubs above what was once known as Mason and Dixon’s line, they did not disgrace themselves.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Even after the regular period of work at the training camp, the big fellows were not wielding the hickory with special effect.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Even after the regular period of work at the training camp, the big fellows were not wielding the hickory with special effect.

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From this reading Jim Brennan, his mind finally made up after weeks of close watching and weighing, proceeded to discard the few remaining recruits who, in his opinion, had shown themselves not quite ripe.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading OPENING THE SEASON Slowly and leisurely the Hornets zigzagged their way northward, pausing here and there to play an exhibition game with some minor-league team, which was usually won by headwork and experience rather than by any extraordinary display of hitting.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading They shaped rapidly into condition, however, and, when the time came to face some of the stronger teams of the minor-league clubs above what was once known as Mason and Dixon’s line, they did not disgrace themselves.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Even after the regular period of work at the training camp, the big fellows were not wielding the hickory with special effect.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Jim Brennan, his mind finally made up after weeks of close watching and weighing, proceeded to discard the few remaining recruits who, in his opinion, had shown themselves not quite ripe.

plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading They shaped rapidly into condition, however, and, when the time came to face some of the stronger teams of the minor-league clubs above what was once known as Mason and Dixon’s line, they did not disgrace themselves.

a state at a particular time

From this reading They shaped rapidly into condition, however, and, when the time came to face some of the stronger teams of the minor-league clubs above what was once known as Mason and Dixon’s line, they did not disgrace themselves.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading They shaped rapidly into condition, however, and, when the time came to face some of the stronger teams of the minor-league clubs above what was once known as Mason and Dixon’s line, they did not disgrace themselves.

throw or cast away

From this reading Jim Brennan, his mind finally made up after weeks of close watching and weighing, proceeded to discard the few remaining recruits who, in his opinion, had shown themselves not quite ripe.

bring shame or dishonor upon

From this reading They shaped rapidly into condition, however, and, when the time came to face some of the stronger teams of the minor-league clubs above what was once known as Mason and Dixon’s line, they did not disgrace themselves.

something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading OPENING THE SEASON Slowly and leisurely the Hornets zigzagged their way northward, pausing here and there to play an exhibition game with some minor-league team, which was usually won by headwork and experience rather than by any extraordinary display of hitting.

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From this reading They shaped rapidly into condition, however, and, when the time came to face some of the stronger teams of the minor-league clubs above what was once known as Mason and Dixon’s line, they did not disgrace themselves.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Even after the regular period of work at the training camp, the big fellows were not wielding the hickory with special effect.

divisible by two

From this reading Even after the regular period of work at the training camp, the big fellows were not wielding the hickory with special effect.

the act of exhibiting

From this reading OPENING THE SEASON Slowly and leisurely the Hornets zigzagged their way northward, pausing here and there to play an exhibition game with some minor-league team, which was usually won by headwork and experience rather than by any extraordinary display of hitting.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading OPENING THE SEASON Slowly and leisurely the Hornets zigzagged their way northward, pausing here and there to play an exhibition game with some minor-league team, which was usually won by headwork and experience rather than by any extraordinary display of hitting.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading OPENING THE SEASON Slowly and leisurely the Hornets zigzagged their way northward, pausing here and there to play an exhibition game with some minor-league team, which was usually won by headwork and experience rather than by any extraordinary display of hitting.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading They shaped rapidly into condition, however, and, when the time came to face some of the stronger teams of the minor-league clubs above what was once known as Mason and Dixon’s line, they did not disgrace themselves.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading Even after the regular period of work at the training camp, the big fellows were not wielding the hickory with special effect.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Jim Brennan, his mind finally made up after weeks of close watching and weighing, proceeded to discard the few remaining recruits who, in his opinion, had shown themselves not quite ripe.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Finally, with much rejoicing, the metropolis was reached and the two squads reunited.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading OPENING THE SEASON Slowly and leisurely the Hornets zigzagged their way northward, pausing here and there to play an exhibition game with some minor-league team, which was usually won by headwork and experience rather than by any extraordinary display of hitting.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Jim Brennan, his mind finally made up after weeks of close watching and weighing, proceeded to discard the few remaining recruits who, in his opinion, had shown themselves not quite ripe.

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From this reading OPENING THE SEASON Slowly and leisurely the Hornets zigzagged their way northward, pausing here and there to play an exhibition game with some minor-league team, which was usually won by headwork and experience rather than by any extraordinary display of hitting.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading OPENING THE SEASON Slowly and leisurely the Hornets zigzagged their way northward, pausing here and there to play an exhibition game with some minor-league team, which was usually won by headwork and experience rather than by any extraordinary display of hitting.

valuable tough heavy hardwood from various hickory trees

From this reading Even after the regular period of work at the training camp, the big fellows were not wielding the hickory with special effect.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Jim Brennan, his mind finally made up after weeks of close watching and weighing, proceeded to discard the few remaining recruits who, in his opinion, had shown themselves not quite ripe.

the act of contacting one thing with another

From this reading OPENING THE SEASON Slowly and leisurely the Hornets zigzagged their way northward, pausing here and there to play an exhibition game with some minor-league team, which was usually won by headwork and experience rather than by any extraordinary display of hitting.

plural of “hornet” — large stinging paper wasp

From this reading OPENING THE SEASON Slowly and leisurely the Hornets zigzagged their way northward, pausing here and there to play an exhibition game with some minor-league team, which was usually won by headwork and experience rather than by any extraordinary display of hitting.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading They shaped rapidly into condition, however, and, when the time came to face some of the stronger teams of the minor-league clubs above what was once known as Mason and Dixon’s line, they did not disgrace themselves.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Jim Brennan, his mind finally made up after weeks of close watching and weighing, proceeded to discard the few remaining recruits who, in his opinion, had shown themselves not quite ripe.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading They shaped rapidly into condition, however, and, when the time came to face some of the stronger teams of the minor-league clubs above what was once known as Mason and Dixon’s line, they did not disgrace themselves.

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From this reading Jim Brennan, his mind finally made up after weeks of close watching and weighing, proceeded to discard the few remaining recruits who, in his opinion, had shown themselves not quite ripe.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading They shaped rapidly into condition, however, and, when the time came to face some of the stronger teams of the minor-league clubs above what was once known as Mason and Dixon’s line, they did not disgrace themselves.

in an unhurried way or at one's convenience

From this reading OPENING THE SEASON Slowly and leisurely the Hornets zigzagged their way northward, pausing here and there to play an exhibition game with some minor-league team, which was usually won by headwork and experience rather than by any extraordinary display of hitting.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading They shaped rapidly into condition, however, and, when the time came to face some of the stronger teams of the minor-league clubs above what was once known as Mason and Dixon’s line, they did not disgrace themselves.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Jim Brennan, his mind finally made up after weeks of close watching and weighing, proceeded to discard the few remaining recruits who, in his opinion, had shown themselves not quite ripe.

American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)

From this reading They shaped rapidly into condition, however, and, when the time came to face some of the stronger teams of the minor-league clubs above what was once known as Mason and Dixon’s line, they did not disgrace themselves.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Finally, with much rejoicing, the metropolis was reached and the two squads reunited.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Jim Brennan, his mind finally made up after weeks of close watching and weighing, proceeded to discard the few remaining recruits who, in his opinion, had shown themselves not quite ripe.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading OPENING THE SEASON Slowly and leisurely the Hornets zigzagged their way northward, pausing here and there to play an exhibition game with some minor-league team, which was usually won by headwork and experience rather than by any extraordinary display of hitting.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Finally, with much rejoicing, the metropolis was reached and the two squads reunited.

in a northern direction

From this reading OPENING THE SEASON Slowly and leisurely the Hornets zigzagged their way northward, pausing here and there to play an exhibition game with some minor-league team, which was usually won by headwork and experience rather than by any extraordinary display of hitting.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Even after the regular period of work at the training camp, the big fellows were not wielding the hickory with special effect.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OPENING THE SEASON Slowly and leisurely the Hornets zigzagged their way northward, pausing here and there to play an exhibition game with some minor-league team, which was usually won by headwork and experience rather than by any extraordinary display of hitting.

on one occasion

From this reading They shaped rapidly into condition, however, and, when the time came to face some of the stronger teams of the minor-league clubs above what was once known as Mason and Dixon’s line, they did not disgrace themselves.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading OPENING THE SEASON Slowly and leisurely the Hornets zigzagged their way northward, pausing here and there to play an exhibition game with some minor-league team, which was usually won by headwork and experience rather than by any extraordinary display of hitting.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Jim Brennan, his mind finally made up after weeks of close watching and weighing, proceeded to discard the few remaining recruits who, in his opinion, had shown themselves not quite ripe.

-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading OPENING THE SEASON Slowly and leisurely the Hornets zigzagged their way northward, pausing here and there to play an exhibition game with some minor-league team, which was usually won by headwork and experience rather than by any extraordinary display of hitting.

an amount of time

From this reading Even after the regular period of work at the training camp, the big fellows were not wielding the hickory with special effect.

participate in games or sport

From this reading OPENING THE SEASON Slowly and leisurely the Hornets zigzagged their way northward, pausing here and there to play an exhibition game with some minor-league team, which was usually won by headwork and experience rather than by any extraordinary display of hitting.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading Jim Brennan, his mind finally made up after weeks of close watching and weighing, proceeded to discard the few remaining recruits who, in his opinion, had shown themselves not quite ripe.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Jim Brennan, his mind finally made up after weeks of close watching and weighing, proceeded to discard the few remaining recruits who, in his opinion, had shown themselves not quite ripe.

with speed

From this reading They shaped rapidly into condition, however, and, when the time came to face some of the stronger teams of the minor-league clubs above what was once known as Mason and Dixon’s line, they did not disgrace themselves.

on the contrary

From this reading OPENING THE SEASON Slowly and leisurely the Hornets zigzagged their way northward, pausing here and there to play an exhibition game with some minor-league team, which was usually won by headwork and experience rather than by any extraordinary display of hitting.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Finally, with much rejoicing, the metropolis was reached and the two squads reunited.

plural of “recruit” — a recently enlisted soldier

From this reading Jim Brennan, his mind finally made up after weeks of close watching and weighing, proceeded to discard the few remaining recruits who, in his opinion, had shown themselves not quite ripe.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading Even after the regular period of work at the training camp, the big fellows were not wielding the hickory with special effect.

a feeling of great happiness

From this reading Finally, with much rejoicing, the metropolis was reached and the two squads reunited.

not used up

From this reading Jim Brennan, his mind finally made up after weeks of close watching and weighing, proceeded to discard the few remaining recruits who, in his opinion, had shown themselves not quite ripe.

past form of “reunite” — have a reunion; unite again

From this reading Finally, with much rejoicing, the metropolis was reached and the two squads reunited.

fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used

From this reading Jim Brennan, his mind finally made up after weeks of close watching and weighing, proceeded to discard the few remaining recruits who, in his opinion, had shown themselves not quite ripe.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading OPENING THE SEASON Slowly and leisurely the Hornets zigzagged their way northward, pausing here and there to play an exhibition game with some minor-league team, which was usually won by headwork and experience rather than by any extraordinary display of hitting.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading They shaped rapidly into condition, however, and, when the time came to face some of the stronger teams of the minor-league clubs above what was once known as Mason and Dixon’s line, they did not disgrace themselves.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Jim Brennan, his mind finally made up after weeks of close watching and weighing, proceeded to discard the few remaining recruits who, in his opinion, had shown themselves not quite ripe.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading OPENING THE SEASON Slowly and leisurely the Hornets zigzagged their way northward, pausing here and there to play an exhibition game with some minor-league team, which was usually won by headwork and experience rather than by any extraordinary display of hitting.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading OPENING THE SEASON Slowly and leisurely the Hornets zigzagged their way northward, pausing here and there to play an exhibition game with some minor-league team, which was usually won by headwork and experience rather than by any extraordinary display of hitting.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Even after the regular period of work at the training camp, the big fellows were not wielding the hickory with special effect.

plural of “squad” — a smallest army unit

From this reading Finally, with much rejoicing, the metropolis was reached and the two squads reunited.

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading They shaped rapidly into condition, however, and, when the time came to face some of the stronger teams of the minor-league clubs above what was once known as Mason and Dixon’s line, they did not disgrace themselves.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading OPENING THE SEASON Slowly and leisurely the Hornets zigzagged their way northward, pausing here and there to play an exhibition game with some minor-league team, which was usually won by headwork and experience rather than by any extraordinary display of hitting.

plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading They shaped rapidly into condition, however, and, when the time came to face some of the stronger teams of the minor-league clubs above what was once known as Mason and Dixon’s line, they did not disgrace themselves.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading OPENING THE SEASON Slowly and leisurely the Hornets zigzagged their way northward, pausing here and there to play an exhibition game with some minor-league team, which was usually won by headwork and experience rather than by any extraordinary display of hitting.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading OPENING THE SEASON Slowly and leisurely the Hornets zigzagged their way northward, pausing here and there to play an exhibition game with some minor-league team, which was usually won by headwork and experience rather than by any extraordinary display of hitting.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading OPENING THE SEASON Slowly and leisurely the Hornets zigzagged their way northward, pausing here and there to play an exhibition game with some minor-league team, which was usually won by headwork and experience rather than by any extraordinary display of hitting.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading They shaped rapidly into condition, however, and, when the time came to face some of the stronger teams of the minor-league clubs above what was once known as Mason and Dixon’s line, they did not disgrace themselves.

in or at that place or location

From this reading OPENING THE SEASON Slowly and leisurely the Hornets zigzagged their way northward, pausing here and there to play an exhibition game with some minor-league team, which was usually won by headwork and experience rather than by any extraordinary display of hitting.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They shaped rapidly into condition, however, and, when the time came to face some of the stronger teams of the minor-league clubs above what was once known as Mason and Dixon’s line, they did not disgrace themselves.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading They shaped rapidly into condition, however, and, when the time came to face some of the stronger teams of the minor-league clubs above what was once known as Mason and Dixon’s line, they did not disgrace themselves.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading OPENING THE SEASON Slowly and leisurely the Hornets zigzagged their way northward, pausing here and there to play an exhibition game with some minor-league team, which was usually won by headwork and experience rather than by any extraordinary display of hitting.

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading Even after the regular period of work at the training camp, the big fellows were not wielding the hickory with special effect.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Finally, with much rejoicing, the metropolis was reached and the two squads reunited.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Jim Brennan, his mind finally made up after weeks of close watching and weighing, proceeded to discard the few remaining recruits who, in his opinion, had shown themselves not quite ripe.

under normal conditions

From this reading OPENING THE SEASON Slowly and leisurely the Hornets zigzagged their way northward, pausing here and there to play an exhibition game with some minor-league team, which was usually won by headwork and experience rather than by any extraordinary display of hitting.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading OPENING THE SEASON Slowly and leisurely the Hornets zigzagged their way northward, pausing here and there to play an exhibition game with some minor-league team, which was usually won by headwork and experience rather than by any extraordinary display of hitting.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Jim Brennan, his mind finally made up after weeks of close watching and weighing, proceeded to discard the few remaining recruits who, in his opinion, had shown themselves not quite ripe.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading OPENING THE SEASON Slowly and leisurely the Hornets zigzagged their way northward, pausing here and there to play an exhibition game with some minor-league team, which was usually won by headwork and experience rather than by any extraordinary display of hitting.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Jim Brennan, his mind finally made up after weeks of close watching and weighing, proceeded to discard the few remaining recruits who, in his opinion, had shown themselves not quite ripe.

careful consideration

From this reading Jim Brennan, his mind finally made up after weeks of close watching and weighing, proceeded to discard the few remaining recruits who, in his opinion, had shown themselves not quite ripe.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Even after the regular period of work at the training camp, the big fellows were not wielding the hickory with special effect.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading They shaped rapidly into condition, however, and, when the time came to face some of the stronger teams of the minor-league clubs above what was once known as Mason and Dixon’s line, they did not disgrace themselves.

at the time that

From this reading They shaped rapidly into condition, however, and, when the time came to face some of the stronger teams of the minor-league clubs above what was once known as Mason and Dixon’s line, they did not disgrace themselves.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading OPENING THE SEASON Slowly and leisurely the Hornets zigzagged their way northward, pausing here and there to play an exhibition game with some minor-league team, which was usually won by headwork and experience rather than by any extraordinary display of hitting.

which person or people

From this reading Jim Brennan, his mind finally made up after weeks of close watching and weighing, proceeded to discard the few remaining recruits who, in his opinion, had shown themselves not quite ripe.

-ing form of “wield” — have and exercise

From this reading Even after the regular period of work at the training camp, the big fellows were not wielding the hickory with special effect.

in the company of; together with

From this reading OPENING THE SEASON Slowly and leisurely the Hornets zigzagged their way northward, pausing here and there to play an exhibition game with some minor-league team, which was usually won by headwork and experience rather than by any extraordinary display of hitting.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading OPENING THE SEASON Slowly and leisurely the Hornets zigzagged their way northward, pausing here and there to play an exhibition game with some minor-league team, which was usually won by headwork and experience rather than by any extraordinary display of hitting.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Even after the regular period of work at the training camp, the big fellows were not wielding the hickory with special effect.

inflected form of “zigzag” — travel along a zigzag path

From this reading OPENING THE SEASON Slowly and leisurely the Hornets zigzagged their way northward, pausing here and there to play an exhibition game with some minor-league team, which was usually won by headwork and experience rather than by any extraordinary display of hitting.