used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ It was “Bush” Aldrich, of the Specters, who started the trouble by smashing out a two-base hit in the seventh.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading Bush had already shown his ability to stay with fast company by getting two clean singles off Grist, the Blue Stocking twirler, but fine fielding had prevented either bingle from being effective.
acquisitionsnounUS /ˌækwəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “acquisition” — the act of contracting or assuming or acquiring possession of something
From this reading Bush was one of the latest acquisitions of that hard-hitting, snappy, scrappy aggregation of Big League talent which had fought its way into the first division, and was giving last season’s pennant winners, the Blue Stockings, a decidedly uncomfortable time holding their all too scanty lead.
anew
From this reading Now, however, with one out, and a man on first and third, either through luck or cleverness, he hit again at the psychological moment to cause a break in the hard-fought game.
aggregationnounUS /ˌæɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading Bush was one of the latest acquisitions of that hard-hitting, snappy, scrappy aggregation of Big League talent which had fought its way into the first division, and was giving last season’s pennant winners, the Blue Stockings, a decidedly uncomfortable time holding their all too scanty lead.
Aldrich
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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ It was “Bush” Aldrich, of the Specters, who started the trouble by smashing out a two-base hit in the seventh.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Bush was one of the latest acquisitions of that hard-hitting, snappy, scrappy aggregation of Big League talent which had fought its way into the first division, and was giving last season’s pennant winners, the Blue Stockings, a decidedly uncomfortable time holding their all too scanty lead.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Bush had already shown his ability to stay with fast company by getting two clean singles off Grist, the Blue Stocking twirler, but fine fielding had prevented either bingle from being effective.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ It was “Bush” Aldrich, of the Specters, who started the trouble by smashing out a two-base hit in the seventh.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bush was one of the latest acquisitions of that hard-hitting, snappy, scrappy aggregation of Big League talent which had fought its way into the first division, and was giving last season’s pennant winners, the Blue Stockings, a decidedly uncomfortable time holding their all too scanty lead.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now, however, with one out, and a man on first and third, either through luck or cleverness, he hit again at the psychological moment to cause a break in the hard-fought game.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading BY BURT L. STANDISH Author of “Lefty o’ the Bush,” “Lefty o’ the Big League,” “Lefty o’ the Training Camp.”
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Bush had already shown his ability to stay with fast company by getting two clean singles off Grist, the Blue Stocking twirler, but fine fielding had prevented either bingle from being effective.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading BY BURT L. STANDISH Author of “Lefty o’ the Bush,” “Lefty o’ the Big League,” “Lefty o’ the Training Camp.”
binglenounUS /ˈbɪŋɡəl/
a base hit on which the batter stops safely at first base
From this reading Bush had already shown his ability to stay with fast company by getting two clean singles off Grist, the Blue Stocking twirler, but fine fielding had prevented either bingle from being effective.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Bush was one of the latest acquisitions of that hard-hitting, snappy, scrappy aggregation of Big League talent which had fought its way into the first division, and was giving last season’s pennant winners, the Blue Stockings, a decidedly uncomfortable time holding their all too scanty lead.
terminate
From this reading Now, however, with one out, and a man on first and third, either through luck or cleverness, he hit again at the psychological moment to cause a break in the hard-fought game.
BURTnounUS /bɜːrt/
English psychologist whose studies of twins were later said to have used fabricated data (1883-1971)
From this reading BY BURT L. STANDISH Author of “Lefty o’ the Bush,” “Lefty o’ the Big League,” “Lefty o’ the Training Camp.”
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading BY BURT L. STANDISH Author of “Lefty o’ the Bush,” “Lefty o’ the Big League,” “Lefty o’ the Training Camp.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Bush had already shown his ability to stay with fast company by getting two clean singles off Grist, the Blue Stocking twirler, but fine fielding had prevented either bingle from being effective.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY BURT L. STANDISH Author of “Lefty o’ the Bush,” “Lefty o’ the Big League,” “Lefty o’ the Training Camp.”
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading BY BURT L. STANDISH Author of “Lefty o’ the Bush,” “Lefty o’ the Big League,” “Lefty o’ the Training Camp.”
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Now, however, with one out, and a man on first and third, either through luck or cleverness, he hit again at the psychological moment to cause a break in the hard-fought game.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Bush had already shown his ability to stay with fast company by getting two clean singles off Grist, the Blue Stocking twirler, but fine fielding had prevented either bingle from being effective.
clevernessnounUS /ˈklev.ər.nəs/
The quality of being intelligent, quick to understand, and resourceful in danger.
From this reading Now, however, with one out, and a man on first and third, either through luck or cleverness, he hit again at the psychological moment to cause a break in the hard-fought game.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Bush had already shown his ability to stay with fast company by getting two clean singles off Grist, the Blue Stocking twirler, but fine fielding had prevented either bingle from being effective.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Bush was one of the latest acquisitions of that hard-hitting, snappy, scrappy aggregation of Big League talent which had fought its way into the first division, and was giving last season’s pennant winners, the Blue Stockings, a decidedly uncomfortable time holding their all too scanty lead.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading Bush was one of the latest acquisitions of that hard-hitting, snappy, scrappy aggregation of Big League talent which had fought its way into the first division, and was giving last season’s pennant winners, the Blue Stockings, a decidedly uncomfortable time holding their all too scanty lead.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading Bush had already shown his ability to stay with fast company by getting two clean singles off Grist, the Blue Stocking twirler, but fine fielding had prevented either bingle from being effective.
one or the other of two
From this reading Bush had already shown his ability to stay with fast company by getting two clean singles off Grist, the Blue Stocking twirler, but fine fielding had prevented either bingle from being effective.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Bush had already shown his ability to stay with fast company by getting two clean singles off Grist, the Blue Stocking twirler, but fine fielding had prevented either bingle from being effective.
fieldingnounUS /ˈfiːldɪŋ/
(baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field
From this reading Bush had already shown his ability to stay with fast company by getting two clean singles off Grist, the Blue Stocking twirler, but fine fielding had prevented either bingle from being effective.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Bush had already shown his ability to stay with fast company by getting two clean singles off Grist, the Blue Stocking twirler, but fine fielding had prevented either bingle from being effective.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Bush was one of the latest acquisitions of that hard-hitting, snappy, scrappy aggregation of Big League talent which had fought its way into the first division, and was giving last season’s pennant winners, the Blue Stockings, a decidedly uncomfortable time holding their all too scanty lead.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Bush was one of the latest acquisitions of that hard-hitting, snappy, scrappy aggregation of Big League talent which had fought its way into the first division, and was giving last season’s pennant winners, the Blue Stockings, a decidedly uncomfortable time holding their all too scanty lead.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Bush had already shown his ability to stay with fast company by getting two clean singles off Grist, the Blue Stocking twirler, but fine fielding had prevented either bingle from being effective.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Now, however, with one out, and a man on first and third, either through luck or cleverness, he hit again at the psychological moment to cause a break in the hard-fought game.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Bush had already shown his ability to stay with fast company by getting two clean singles off Grist, the Blue Stocking twirler, but fine fielding had prevented either bingle from being effective.
the act of giving
From this reading Bush was one of the latest acquisitions of that hard-hitting, snappy, scrappy aggregation of Big League talent which had fought its way into the first division, and was giving last season’s pennant winners, the Blue Stockings, a decidedly uncomfortable time holding their all too scanty lead.
GristnounUS /ɡrɪst/
grain intended to be or that has been ground
From this reading Bush had already shown his ability to stay with fast company by getting two clean singles off Grist, the Blue Stocking twirler, but fine fielding had prevented either bingle from being effective.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bush was one of the latest acquisitions of that hard-hitting, snappy, scrappy aggregation of Big League talent which had fought its way into the first division, and was giving last season’s pennant winners, the Blue Stockings, a decidedly uncomfortable time holding their all too scanty lead.
hard-foughtadjective
requiring great effort
From this reading Now, however, with one out, and a man on first and third, either through luck or cleverness, he hit again at the psychological moment to cause a break in the hard-fought game.
hard-hittingadjective
characterized by or full of force and vigor
From this reading Bush was one of the latest acquisitions of that hard-hitting, snappy, scrappy aggregation of Big League talent which had fought its way into the first division, and was giving last season’s pennant winners, the Blue Stockings, a decidedly uncomfortable time holding their all too scanty lead.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now, however, with one out, and a man on first and third, either through luck or cleverness, he hit again at the psychological moment to cause a break in the hard-fought game.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bush had already shown his ability to stay with fast company by getting two clean singles off Grist, the Blue Stocking twirler, but fine fielding had prevented either bingle from being effective.
cause to move by striking
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ It was “Bush” Aldrich, of the Specters, who started the trouble by smashing out a two-base hit in the seventh.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Bush was one of the latest acquisitions of that hard-hitting, snappy, scrappy aggregation of Big League talent which had fought its way into the first division, and was giving last season’s pennant winners, the Blue Stockings, a decidedly uncomfortable time holding their all too scanty lead.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Now, however, with one out, and a man on first and third, either through luck or cleverness, he hit again at the psychological moment to cause a break in the hard-fought game.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ It was “Bush” Aldrich, of the Specters, who started the trouble by smashing out a two-base hit in the seventh.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Bush was one of the latest acquisitions of that hard-hitting, snappy, scrappy aggregation of Big League talent which had fought its way into the first division, and was giving last season’s pennant winners, the Blue Stockings, a decidedly uncomfortable time holding their all too scanty lead.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ It was “Bush” Aldrich, of the Specters, who started the trouble by smashing out a two-base hit in the seventh.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Bush was one of the latest acquisitions of that hard-hitting, snappy, scrappy aggregation of Big League talent which had fought its way into the first division, and was giving last season’s pennant winners, the Blue Stockings, a decidedly uncomfortable time holding their all too scanty lead.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading BY BURT L. STANDISH Author of “Lefty o’ the Bush,” “Lefty o’ the Big League,” “Lefty o’ the Training Camp.”
immediately past
From this reading Bush was one of the latest acquisitions of that hard-hitting, snappy, scrappy aggregation of Big League talent which had fought its way into the first division, and was giving last season’s pennant winners, the Blue Stockings, a decidedly uncomfortable time holding their all too scanty lead.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading Bush was one of the latest acquisitions of that hard-hitting, snappy, scrappy aggregation of Big League talent which had fought its way into the first division, and was giving last season’s pennant winners, the Blue Stockings, a decidedly uncomfortable time holding their all too scanty lead.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Bush was one of the latest acquisitions of that hard-hitting, snappy, scrappy aggregation of Big League talent which had fought its way into the first division, and was giving last season’s pennant winners, the Blue Stockings, a decidedly uncomfortable time holding their all too scanty lead.
LeaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading BY BURT L. STANDISH Author of “Lefty o’ the Bush,” “Lefty o’ the Big League,” “Lefty o’ the Training Camp.”
LeftynounUS /ˈlefti/
a person who uses the left hand with greater skill than the right
From this reading BY BURT L. STANDISH Author of “Lefty o’ the Bush,” “Lefty o’ the Big League,” “Lefty o’ the Training Camp.”
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Now, however, with one out, and a man on first and third, either through luck or cleverness, he hit again at the psychological moment to cause a break in the hard-fought game.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Now, however, with one out, and a man on first and third, either through luck or cleverness, he hit again at the psychological moment to cause a break in the hard-fought game.
a particular point in time
From this reading Now, however, with one out, and a man on first and third, either through luck or cleverness, he hit again at the psychological moment to cause a break in the hard-fought game.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, however, with one out, and a man on first and third, either through luck or cleverness, he hit again at the psychological moment to cause a break in the hard-fought game.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading BY BURT L. STANDISH Author of “Lefty o’ the Bush,” “Lefty o’ the Big League,” “Lefty o’ the Training Camp.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BY BURT L. STANDISH Author of “Lefty o’ the Bush,” “Lefty o’ the Big League,” “Lefty o’ the Training Camp.”
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Bush had already shown his ability to stay with fast company by getting two clean singles off Grist, the Blue Stocking twirler, but fine fielding had prevented either bingle from being effective.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Now, however, with one out, and a man on first and third, either through luck or cleverness, he hit again at the psychological moment to cause a break in the hard-fought game.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Bush was one of the latest acquisitions of that hard-hitting, snappy, scrappy aggregation of Big League talent which had fought its way into the first division, and was giving last season’s pennant winners, the Blue Stockings, a decidedly uncomfortable time holding their all too scanty lead.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Now, however, with one out, and a man on first and third, either through luck or cleverness, he hit again at the psychological moment to cause a break in the hard-fought game.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ It was “Bush” Aldrich, of the Specters, who started the trouble by smashing out a two-base hit in the seventh.
pennantnounUS /ˈpenənt/
the award given to the champion
From this reading Bush was one of the latest acquisitions of that hard-hitting, snappy, scrappy aggregation of Big League talent which had fought its way into the first division, and was giving last season’s pennant winners, the Blue Stockings, a decidedly uncomfortable time holding their all too scanty lead.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Bush had already shown his ability to stay with fast company by getting two clean singles off Grist, the Blue Stocking twirler, but fine fielding had prevented either bingle from being effective.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ It was “Bush” Aldrich, of the Specters, who started the trouble by smashing out a two-base hit in the seventh.
psychologicaladjectiveUS /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
mental or emotional as opposed to physical in nature
From this reading Now, however, with one out, and a man on first and third, either through luck or cleverness, he hit again at the psychological moment to cause a break in the hard-fought game.
scantyadjectiveUS /ˈskænti/
lacking in magnitude or quantity
From this reading Bush was one of the latest acquisitions of that hard-hitting, snappy, scrappy aggregation of Big League talent which had fought its way into the first division, and was giving last season’s pennant winners, the Blue Stockings, a decidedly uncomfortable time holding their all too scanty lead.
scrappyadjectiveUS /ˈskræpi/
full of fighting spirit
From this reading Bush was one of the latest acquisitions of that hard-hitting, snappy, scrappy aggregation of Big League talent which had fought its way into the first division, and was giving last season’s pennant winners, the Blue Stockings, a decidedly uncomfortable time holding their all too scanty lead.
season'snounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
possessive form of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Bush was one of the latest acquisitions of that hard-hitting, snappy, scrappy aggregation of Big League talent which had fought its way into the first division, and was giving last season’s pennant winners, the Blue Stockings, a decidedly uncomfortable time holding their all too scanty lead.
seventhadjectiveUS /ˈsevənθ/
coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ It was “Bush” Aldrich, of the Specters, who started the trouble by smashing out a two-base hit in the seventh.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Bush had already shown his ability to stay with fast company by getting two clean singles off Grist, the Blue Stocking twirler, but fine fielding had prevented either bingle from being effective.
singlesnounUS /ˈsɪŋɡəlz/
badminton played with one person on each side
From this reading Bush had already shown his ability to stay with fast company by getting two clean singles off Grist, the Blue Stocking twirler, but fine fielding had prevented either bingle from being effective.
smashingnounUS /ˈsmæʃɪŋ/
the act of breaking something into small pieces
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ It was “Bush” Aldrich, of the Specters, who started the trouble by smashing out a two-base hit in the seventh.
snappyadjectiveUS /ˈsnæpi/
apt to speak irritably
From this reading Bush was one of the latest acquisitions of that hard-hitting, snappy, scrappy aggregation of Big League talent which had fought its way into the first division, and was giving last season’s pennant winners, the Blue Stockings, a decidedly uncomfortable time holding their all too scanty lead.
Specters
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ It was “Bush” Aldrich, of the Specters, who started the trouble by smashing out a two-base hit in the seventh.
STANDISHnounUS /ˈstændɪʃ/
English colonist in America; leader of the Pilgrims in the early days of the Plymouth Colony (1584-1656)
From this reading BY BURT L. STANDISH Author of “Lefty o’ the Bush,” “Lefty o’ the Big League,” “Lefty o’ the Training Camp.”
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ It was “Bush” Aldrich, of the Specters, who started the trouble by smashing out a two-base hit in the seventh.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ It was “Bush” Aldrich, of the Specters, who started the trouble by smashing out a two-base hit in the seventh.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Bush had already shown his ability to stay with fast company by getting two clean singles off Grist, the Blue Stocking twirler, but fine fielding had prevented either bingle from being effective.
StockingnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋ/
close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading Bush had already shown his ability to stay with fast company by getting two clean singles off Grist, the Blue Stocking twirler, but fine fielding had prevented either bingle from being effective.
StockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading Bush was one of the latest acquisitions of that hard-hitting, snappy, scrappy aggregation of Big League talent which had fought its way into the first division, and was giving last season’s pennant winners, the Blue Stockings, a decidedly uncomfortable time holding their all too scanty lead.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading Bush was one of the latest acquisitions of that hard-hitting, snappy, scrappy aggregation of Big League talent which had fought its way into the first division, and was giving last season’s pennant winners, the Blue Stockings, a decidedly uncomfortable time holding their all too scanty lead.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bush was one of the latest acquisitions of that hard-hitting, snappy, scrappy aggregation of Big League talent which had fought its way into the first division, and was giving last season’s pennant winners, the Blue Stockings, a decidedly uncomfortable time holding their all too scanty lead.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BY BURT L. STANDISH Author of “Lefty o’ the Bush,” “Lefty o’ the Big League,” “Lefty o’ the Training Camp.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Bush was one of the latest acquisitions of that hard-hitting, snappy, scrappy aggregation of Big League talent which had fought its way into the first division, and was giving last season’s pennant winners, the Blue Stockings, a decidedly uncomfortable time holding their all too scanty lead.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Now, however, with one out, and a man on first and third, either through luck or cleverness, he hit again at the psychological moment to cause a break in the hard-fought game.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Now, however, with one out, and a man on first and third, either through luck or cleverness, he hit again at the psychological moment to cause a break in the hard-fought game.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Bush was one of the latest acquisitions of that hard-hitting, snappy, scrappy aggregation of Big League talent which had fought its way into the first division, and was giving last season’s pennant winners, the Blue Stockings, a decidedly uncomfortable time holding their all too scanty lead.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bush had already shown his ability to stay with fast company by getting two clean singles off Grist, the Blue Stocking twirler, but fine fielding had prevented either bingle from being effective.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Bush was one of the latest acquisitions of that hard-hitting, snappy, scrappy aggregation of Big League talent which had fought its way into the first division, and was giving last season’s pennant winners, the Blue Stockings, a decidedly uncomfortable time holding their all too scanty lead.
TrainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading BY BURT L. STANDISH Author of “Lefty o’ the Bush,” “Lefty o’ the Big League,” “Lefty o’ the Training Camp.”
a source of difficulty
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ It was “Bush” Aldrich, of the Specters, who started the trouble by smashing out a two-base hit in the seventh.
twirlernounUS /ˈtwɜːrlər/
someone who twirls a baton
From this reading Bush had already shown his ability to stay with fast company by getting two clean singles off Grist, the Blue Stocking twirler, but fine fielding had prevented either bingle from being effective.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Bush had already shown his ability to stay with fast company by getting two clean singles off Grist, the Blue Stocking twirler, but fine fielding had prevented either bingle from being effective.
two-base
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ It was “Bush” Aldrich, of the Specters, who started the trouble by smashing out a two-base hit in the seventh.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading Bush was one of the latest acquisitions of that hard-hitting, snappy, scrappy aggregation of Big League talent which had fought its way into the first division, and was giving last season’s pennant winners, the Blue Stockings, a decidedly uncomfortable time holding their all too scanty lead.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ It was “Bush” Aldrich, of the Specters, who started the trouble by smashing out a two-base hit in the seventh.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ It was “Bush” Aldrich, of the Specters, who started the trouble by smashing out a two-base hit in the seventh.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Bush was one of the latest acquisitions of that hard-hitting, snappy, scrappy aggregation of Big League talent which had fought its way into the first division, and was giving last season’s pennant winners, the Blue Stockings, a decidedly uncomfortable time holding their all too scanty lead.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Bush was one of the latest acquisitions of that hard-hitting, snappy, scrappy aggregation of Big League talent which had fought its way into the first division, and was giving last season’s pennant winners, the Blue Stockings, a decidedly uncomfortable time holding their all too scanty lead.
which person or people
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ It was “Bush” Aldrich, of the Specters, who started the trouble by smashing out a two-base hit in the seventh.
winnersnounUS /ˈwɪnərz/
plural of “winner” — the contestant who wins the contest
From this reading Bush was one of the latest acquisitions of that hard-hitting, snappy, scrappy aggregation of Big League talent which had fought its way into the first division, and was giving last season’s pennant winners, the Blue Stockings, a decidedly uncomfortable time holding their all too scanty lead.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bush had already shown his ability to stay with fast company by getting two clean singles off Grist, the Blue Stocking twirler, but fine fielding had prevented either bingle from being effective.
