Chapter XXXIV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading To be sure, the latter had made a hot start this year, but the former were old rivals of the Hornets, who, year after year, had pushed them close in that desperate fight for the pennant, and last season had beaten them out by a hair.

later than; following

From this reading THE MEETING IN THE GRANDSTAND Three games had been insufficient to take the edge from the enthusiasm of the fans, intoxicated with the wine of spring and bubbling with the joy of looking down once more upon that diamond after their long winter deprivation.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Consequently this first struggle between them drew almost as many spectators as the game which had opened the season a week before.

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

From this reading THE MEETING IN THE GRANDSTAND Three games had been insufficient to take the edge from the enthusiasm of the fans, intoxicated with the wine of spring and bubbling with the joy of looking down once more upon that diamond after their long winter deprivation.

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

From this reading Consequently this first struggle between them drew almost as many spectators as the game which had opened the season a week before.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading To be sure, the latter had made a hot start this year, but the former were old rivals of the Hornets, who, year after year, had pushed them close in that desperate fight for the pennant, and last season had beaten them out by a hair.

formed or made thin by hammering

From this reading To be sure, the latter had made a hot start this year, but the former were old rivals of the Hornets, who, year after year, had pushed them close in that desperate fight for the pennant, and last season had beaten them out by a hair.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE MEETING IN THE GRANDSTAND Three games had been insufficient to take the edge from the enthusiasm of the fans, intoxicated with the wine of spring and bubbling with the joy of looking down once more upon that diamond after their long winter deprivation.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Consequently this first struggle between them drew almost as many spectators as the game which had opened the season a week before.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Moreover, in point of strength there was no comparison between the Blue Stockings and the Terriers.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Moreover, in point of strength there was no comparison between the Blue Stockings and the Terriers.

emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation

From this reading THE MEETING IN THE GRANDSTAND Three games had been insufficient to take the edge from the enthusiasm of the fans, intoxicated with the wine of spring and bubbling with the joy of looking down once more upon that diamond after their long winter deprivation.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading To be sure, the latter had made a hot start this year, but the former were old rivals of the Hornets, who, year after year, had pushed them close in that desperate fight for the pennant, and last season had beaten them out by a hair.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading To be sure, the latter had made a hot start this year, but the former were old rivals of the Hornets, who, year after year, had pushed them close in that desperate fight for the pennant, and last season had beaten them out by a hair.

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

From this reading To be sure, the latter had made a hot start this year, but the former were old rivals of the Hornets, who, year after year, had pushed them close in that desperate fight for the pennant, and last season had beaten them out by a hair.

the act of examining resemblances

From this reading Moreover, in point of strength there was no comparison between the Blue Stockings and the Terriers.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Consequently this first struggle between them drew almost as many spectators as the game which had opened the season a week before.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The day was perfect.

a state of extreme poverty

From this reading THE MEETING IN THE GRANDSTAND Three games had been insufficient to take the edge from the enthusiasm of the fans, intoxicated with the wine of spring and bubbling with the joy of looking down once more upon that diamond after their long winter deprivation.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading To be sure, the latter had made a hot start this year, but the former were old rivals of the Hornets, who, year after year, had pushed them close in that desperate fight for the pennant, and last season had beaten them out by a hair.

a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading THE MEETING IN THE GRANDSTAND Three games had been insufficient to take the edge from the enthusiasm of the fans, intoxicated with the wine of spring and bubbling with the joy of looking down once more upon that diamond after their long winter deprivation.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE MEETING IN THE GRANDSTAND Three games had been insufficient to take the edge from the enthusiasm of the fans, intoxicated with the wine of spring and bubbling with the joy of looking down once more upon that diamond after their long winter deprivation.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Consequently this first struggle between them drew almost as many spectators as the game which had opened the season a week before.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading THE MEETING IN THE GRANDSTAND Three games had been insufficient to take the edge from the enthusiasm of the fans, intoxicated with the wine of spring and bubbling with the joy of looking down once more upon that diamond after their long winter deprivation.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading THE MEETING IN THE GRANDSTAND Three games had been insufficient to take the edge from the enthusiasm of the fans, intoxicated with the wine of spring and bubbling with the joy of looking down once more upon that diamond after their long winter deprivation.

plural of “fan” — a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces

From this reading THE MEETING IN THE GRANDSTAND Three games had been insufficient to take the edge from the enthusiasm of the fans, intoxicated with the wine of spring and bubbling with the joy of looking down once more upon that diamond after their long winter deprivation.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading To be sure, the latter had made a hot start this year, but the former were old rivals of the Hornets, who, year after year, had pushed them close in that desperate fight for the pennant, and last season had beaten them out by a hair.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Consequently this first struggle between them drew almost as many spectators as the game which had opened the season a week before.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading To be sure, the latter had made a hot start this year, but the former were old rivals of the Hornets, who, year after year, had pushed them close in that desperate fight for the pennant, and last season had beaten them out by a hair.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading To be sure, the latter had made a hot start this year, but the former were old rivals of the Hornets, who, year after year, had pushed them close in that desperate fight for the pennant, and last season had beaten them out by a hair.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE MEETING IN THE GRANDSTAND Three games had been insufficient to take the edge from the enthusiasm of the fans, intoxicated with the wine of spring and bubbling with the joy of looking down once more upon that diamond after their long winter deprivation.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Consequently this first struggle between them drew almost as many spectators as the game which had opened the season a week before.

plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading THE MEETING IN THE GRANDSTAND Three games had been insufficient to take the edge from the enthusiasm of the fans, intoxicated with the wine of spring and bubbling with the joy of looking down once more upon that diamond after their long winter deprivation.

the audience at a stadium or racetrack

From this reading THE MEETING IN THE GRANDSTAND Three games had been insufficient to take the edge from the enthusiasm of the fans, intoxicated with the wine of spring and bubbling with the joy of looking down once more upon that diamond after their long winter deprivation.

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

From this reading THE MEETING IN THE GRANDSTAND Three games had been insufficient to take the edge from the enthusiasm of the fans, intoxicated with the wine of spring and bubbling with the joy of looking down once more upon that diamond after their long winter deprivation.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading To be sure, the latter had made a hot start this year, but the former were old rivals of the Hornets, who, year after year, had pushed them close in that desperate fight for the pennant, and last season had beaten them out by a hair.

plural of “hornet” — large stinging paper wasp

From this reading To be sure, the latter had made a hot start this year, but the former were old rivals of the Hornets, who, year after year, had pushed them close in that desperate fight for the pennant, and last season had beaten them out by a hair.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading To be sure, the latter had made a hot start this year, but the former were old rivals of the Hornets, who, year after year, had pushed them close in that desperate fight for the pennant, and last season had beaten them out by a hair.

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

From this reading THE MEETING IN THE GRANDSTAND Three games had been insufficient to take the edge from the enthusiasm of the fans, intoxicated with the wine of spring and bubbling with the joy of looking down once more upon that diamond after their long winter deprivation.

of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement

From this reading THE MEETING IN THE GRANDSTAND Three games had been insufficient to take the edge from the enthusiasm of the fans, intoxicated with the wine of spring and bubbling with the joy of looking down once more upon that diamond after their long winter deprivation.

stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading THE MEETING IN THE GRANDSTAND Three games had been insufficient to take the edge from the enthusiasm of the fans, intoxicated with the wine of spring and bubbling with the joy of looking down once more upon that diamond after their long winter deprivation.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading THE MEETING IN THE GRANDSTAND Three games had been insufficient to take the edge from the enthusiasm of the fans, intoxicated with the wine of spring and bubbling with the joy of looking down once more upon that diamond after their long winter deprivation.

immediately past

From this reading To be sure, the latter had made a hot start this year, but the former were old rivals of the Hornets, who, year after year, had pushed them close in that desperate fight for the pennant, and last season had beaten them out by a hair.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading To be sure, the latter had made a hot start this year, but the former were old rivals of the Hornets, who, year after year, had pushed them close in that desperate fight for the pennant, and last season had beaten them out by a hair.

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 THE MEETING IN THE GRANDSTAND Three games had been insufficient to take the edge from the enthusiasm of the fans, intoxicated with the wine of spring and bubbling with the joy of looking down once more upon that diamond after their long winter deprivation.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading THE MEETING IN THE GRANDSTAND Three games had been insufficient to take the edge from the enthusiasm of the fans, intoxicated with the wine of spring and bubbling with the joy of looking down once more upon that diamond after their long winter deprivation.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading To be sure, the latter had made a hot start this year, but the former were old rivals of the Hornets, who, year after year, had pushed them close in that desperate fight for the pennant, and last season had beaten them out by a hair.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Consequently this first struggle between them drew almost as many spectators as the game which had opened the season a week before.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading THE MEETING IN THE GRANDSTAND Three games had been insufficient to take the edge from the enthusiasm of the fans, intoxicated with the wine of spring and bubbling with the joy of looking down once more upon that diamond after their long winter deprivation.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE MEETING IN THE GRANDSTAND Three games had been insufficient to take the edge from the enthusiasm of the fans, intoxicated with the wine of spring and bubbling with the joy of looking down once more upon that diamond after their long winter deprivation.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, in point of strength there was no comparison between the Blue Stockings and the Terriers.

not any; not one

From this reading Moreover, in point of strength there was no comparison between the Blue Stockings and the Terriers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MEETING IN THE GRANDSTAND Three games had been insufficient to take the edge from the enthusiasm of the fans, intoxicated with the wine of spring and bubbling with the joy of looking down once more upon that diamond after their long winter deprivation.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading To be sure, the latter had made a hot start this year, but the former were old rivals of the Hornets, who, year after year, had pushed them close in that desperate fight for the pennant, and last season had beaten them out by a hair.

on one occasion

From this reading THE MEETING IN THE GRANDSTAND Three games had been insufficient to take the edge from the enthusiasm of the fans, intoxicated with the wine of spring and bubbling with the joy of looking down once more upon that diamond after their long winter deprivation.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Consequently this first struggle between them drew almost as many spectators as the game which had opened the season a week before.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading To be sure, the latter had made a hot start this year, but the former were old rivals of the Hornets, who, year after year, had pushed them close in that desperate fight for the pennant, and last season had beaten them out by a hair.

the award given to the champion

From this reading To be sure, the latter had made a hot start this year, but the former were old rivals of the Hornets, who, year after year, had pushed them close in that desperate fight for the pennant, and last season had beaten them out by a hair.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading The day was perfect.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Moreover, in point of strength there was no comparison between the Blue Stockings and the Terriers.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading To be sure, the latter had made a hot start this year, but the former were old rivals of the Hornets, who, year after year, had pushed them close in that desperate fight for the pennant, and last season had beaten them out by a hair.

plural of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat

From this reading To be sure, the latter had made a hot start this year, but the former were old rivals of the Hornets, who, year after year, had pushed them close in that desperate fight for the pennant, and last season had beaten them out by a hair.

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

From this reading To be sure, the latter had made a hot start this year, but the former were old rivals of the Hornets, who, year after year, had pushed them close in that desperate fight for the pennant, and last season had beaten them out by a hair.

plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading Consequently this first struggle between them drew almost as many spectators as the game which had opened the season a week before.

the season of growth

From this reading THE MEETING IN THE GRANDSTAND Three games had been insufficient to take the edge from the enthusiasm of the fans, intoxicated with the wine of spring and bubbling with the joy of looking down once more upon that diamond after their long winter deprivation.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading To be sure, the latter had made a hot start this year, but the former were old rivals of the Hornets, who, year after year, had pushed them close in that desperate fight for the pennant, and last season had beaten them out by a hair.

plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)

From this reading Moreover, in point of strength there was no comparison between the Blue Stockings and the Terriers.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Moreover, in point of strength there was no comparison between the Blue Stockings and the Terriers.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading Consequently this first struggle between them drew almost as many spectators as the game which had opened the season a week before.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading To be sure, the latter had made a hot start this year, but the former were old rivals of the Hornets, who, year after year, had pushed them close in that desperate fight for the pennant, and last season had beaten them out by a hair.

carry out

From this reading THE MEETING IN THE GRANDSTAND Three games had been insufficient to take the edge from the enthusiasm of the fans, intoxicated with the wine of spring and bubbling with the joy of looking down once more upon that diamond after their long winter deprivation.

plural of “terrier” — any of several usually small short-bodied breeds originally trained to hunt animals living underground

From this reading Moreover, in point of strength there was no comparison between the Blue Stockings and the Terriers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE MEETING IN THE GRANDSTAND Three games had been insufficient to take the edge from the enthusiasm of the fans, intoxicated with the wine of spring and bubbling with the joy of looking down once more upon that diamond after their long winter deprivation.

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

From this reading THE MEETING IN THE GRANDSTAND Three games had been insufficient to take the edge from the enthusiasm of the fans, intoxicated with the wine of spring and bubbling with the joy of looking down once more upon that diamond after their long winter deprivation.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE MEETING IN THE GRANDSTAND Three games had been insufficient to take the edge from the enthusiasm of the fans, intoxicated with the wine of spring and bubbling with the joy of looking down once more upon that diamond after their long winter deprivation.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading To be sure, the latter had made a hot start this year, but the former were old rivals of the Hornets, who, year after year, had pushed them close in that desperate fight for the pennant, and last season had beaten them out by a hair.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Moreover, in point of strength there was no comparison between the Blue Stockings and the Terriers.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading To be sure, the latter had made a hot start this year, but the former were old rivals of the Hornets, who, year after year, had pushed them close in that desperate fight for the pennant, and last season had beaten them out by a hair.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading THE MEETING IN THE GRANDSTAND Three games had been insufficient to take the edge from the enthusiasm of the fans, intoxicated with the wine of spring and bubbling with the joy of looking down once more upon that diamond after their long winter deprivation.

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

From this reading THE MEETING IN THE GRANDSTAND Three games had been insufficient to take the edge from the enthusiasm of the fans, intoxicated with the wine of spring and bubbling with the joy of looking down once more upon that diamond after their long winter deprivation.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE MEETING IN THE GRANDSTAND Three games had been insufficient to take the edge from the enthusiasm of the fans, intoxicated with the wine of spring and bubbling with the joy of looking down once more upon that diamond after their long winter deprivation.

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

From this reading Moreover, in point of strength there was no comparison between the Blue Stockings and the Terriers.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Consequently this first struggle between them drew almost as many spectators as the game which had opened the season a week before.

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

From this reading To be sure, the latter had made a hot start this year, but the former were old rivals of the Hornets, who, year after year, had pushed them close in that desperate fight for the pennant, and last season had beaten them out by a hair.

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

From this reading Consequently this first struggle between them drew almost as many spectators as the game which had opened the season a week before.

which person or people

From this reading To be sure, the latter had made a hot start this year, but the former were old rivals of the Hornets, who, year after year, had pushed them close in that desperate fight for the pennant, and last season had beaten them out by a hair.

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading THE MEETING IN THE GRANDSTAND Three games had been insufficient to take the edge from the enthusiasm of the fans, intoxicated with the wine of spring and bubbling with the joy of looking down once more upon that diamond after their long winter deprivation.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading THE MEETING IN THE GRANDSTAND Three games had been insufficient to take the edge from the enthusiasm of the fans, intoxicated with the wine of spring and bubbling with the joy of looking down once more upon that diamond after their long winter deprivation.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE MEETING IN THE GRANDSTAND Three games had been insufficient to take the edge from the enthusiasm of the fans, intoxicated with the wine of spring and bubbling with the joy of looking down once more upon that diamond after their long winter deprivation.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading To be sure, the latter had made a hot start this year, but the former were old rivals of the Hornets, who, year after year, had pushed them close in that desperate fight for the pennant, and last season had beaten them out by a hair.