used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Add to this the fact that two of them, Lefty Locke and Billy Orth, were men of unusual good looks, and it is small wonder that their arrival at the restaurant caused a little stir of interest among the diners already present.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Add to this the fact that two of them, Lefty Locke and Billy Orth, were men of unusual good looks, and it is small wonder that their arrival at the restaurant caused a little stir of interest among the diners already present.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Add to this the fact that two of them, Lefty Locke and Billy Orth, were men of unusual good looks, and it is small wonder that their arrival at the restaurant caused a little stir of interest among the diners already present.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
any thing at all
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
at or in or to any place
From this reading It would have been difficult, in fact, to find four finer-looking specimens of manhood anywhere.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Add to this the fact that two of them, Lefty Locke and Billy Orth, were men of unusual good looks, and it is small wonder that their arrival at the restaurant caused a little stir of interest among the diners already present.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading Their faces glowing with perfect health and physical well-being, they showed not the slightest signs of being awkward or ill at ease in their evening togs.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
baseman
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From this reading They were swiftly recognized, of course, and the stir increased to a bustle; for even society doesn’t often have a chance of studying two pitchers, the catcher, and second baseman of a national organization at close range.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Their faces glowing with perfect health and physical well-being, they showed not the slightest signs of being awkward or ill at ease in their evening togs.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading Add to this the fact that two of them, Lefty Locke and Billy Orth, were men of unusual good looks, and it is small wonder that their arrival at the restaurant caused a little stir of interest among the diners already present.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading They were swiftly recognized, of course, and the stir increased to a bustle; for even society doesn’t often have a chance of studying two pitchers, the catcher, and second baseman of a national organization at close range.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
catchernounUS /ˈkætʃɜːr/
(baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher
From this reading They were swiftly recognized, of course, and the stir increased to a bustle; for even society doesn’t often have a chance of studying two pitchers, the catcher, and second baseman of a national organization at close range.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Add to this the fact that two of them, Lefty Locke and Billy Orth, were men of unusual good looks, and it is small wonder that their arrival at the restaurant caused a little stir of interest among the diners already present.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading They were swiftly recognized, of course, and the stir increased to a bustle; for even society doesn’t often have a chance of studying two pitchers, the catcher, and second baseman of a national organization at close range.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading They were swiftly recognized, of course, and the stir increased to a bustle; for even society doesn’t often have a chance of studying two pitchers, the catcher, and second baseman of a national organization at close range.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading They were swiftly recognized, of course, and the stir increased to a bustle; for even society doesn’t often have a chance of studying two pitchers, the catcher, and second baseman of a national organization at close range.
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It would have been difficult, in fact, to find four finer-looking specimens of manhood anywhere.
dinersnounUS /ˈdaɪnərz/
plural of “diner” — a person eating a meal (especially in a restaurant)
From this reading Add to this the fact that two of them, Lefty Locke and Billy Orth, were men of unusual good looks, and it is small wonder that their arrival at the restaurant caused a little stir of interest among the diners already present.
doesn't
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From this reading They were swiftly recognized, of course, and the stir increased to a bustle; for even society doesn’t often have a chance of studying two pitchers, the catcher, and second baseman of a national organization at close range.
downtownnounUS /ˈdaʊnˈtaʊn/
the central area or commercial center of a town or city
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Their faces glowing with perfect health and physical well-being, they showed not the slightest signs of being awkward or ill at ease in their evening togs.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
divisible by two
From this reading They were swiftly recognized, of course, and the stir increased to a bustle; for even society doesn’t often have a chance of studying two pitchers, the catcher, and second baseman of a national organization at close range.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Their faces glowing with perfect health and physical well-being, they showed not the slightest signs of being awkward or ill at ease in their evening togs.
exclusiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
not divided or shared with others
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Their faces glowing with perfect health and physical well-being, they showed not the slightest signs of being awkward or ill at ease in their evening togs.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It would have been difficult, in fact, to find four finer-looking specimens of manhood anywhere.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It would have been difficult, in fact, to find four finer-looking specimens of manhood anywhere.
finer-looking
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From this reading It would have been difficult, in fact, to find four finer-looking specimens of manhood anywhere.
fitsnounUS /fɪts/
plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It would have been difficult, in fact, to find four finer-looking specimens of manhood anywhere.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading Their faces glowing with perfect health and physical well-being, they showed not the slightest signs of being awkward or ill at ease in their evening togs.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Add to this the fact that two of them, Lefty Locke and Billy Orth, were men of unusual good looks, and it is small wonder that their arrival at the restaurant caused a little stir of interest among the diners already present.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Their faces glowing with perfect health and physical well-being, they showed not the slightest signs of being awkward or ill at ease in their evening togs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Their faces glowing with perfect health and physical well-being, they showed not the slightest signs of being awkward or ill at ease in their evening togs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading They were swiftly recognized, of course, and the stir increased to a bustle; for even society doesn’t often have a chance of studying two pitchers, the catcher, and second baseman of a national organization at close range.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Add to this the fact that two of them, Lefty Locke and Billy Orth, were men of unusual good looks, and it is small wonder that their arrival at the restaurant caused a little stir of interest among the diners already present.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would have been difficult, in fact, to find four finer-looking specimens of manhood anywhere.
LeftynounUS /ˈlefti/
a person who uses the left hand with greater skill than the right
From this reading Add to this the fact that two of them, Lefty Locke and Billy Orth, were men of unusual good looks, and it is small wonder that their arrival at the restaurant caused a little stir of interest among the diners already present.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Add to this the fact that two of them, Lefty Locke and Billy Orth, were men of unusual good looks, and it is small wonder that their arrival at the restaurant caused a little stir of interest among the diners already present.
LockenounUS /lɑːk/
English empiricist philosopher who believed that all knowledge is derived from sensory experience (1632-1704)
From this reading Add to this the fact that two of them, Lefty Locke and Billy Orth, were men of unusual good looks, and it is small wonder that their arrival at the restaurant caused a little stir of interest among the diners already present.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Add to this the fact that two of them, Lefty Locke and Billy Orth, were men of unusual good looks, and it is small wonder that their arrival at the restaurant caused a little stir of interest among the diners already present.
manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading It would have been difficult, in fact, to find four finer-looking specimens of manhood anywhere.
the force of workers available
From this reading Add to this the fact that two of them, Lefty Locke and Billy Orth, were men of unusual good looks, and it is small wonder that their arrival at the restaurant caused a little stir of interest among the diners already present.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading They were swiftly recognized, of course, and the stir increased to a bustle; for even society doesn’t often have a chance of studying two pitchers, the catcher, and second baseman of a national organization at close range.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Their faces glowing with perfect health and physical well-being, they showed not the slightest signs of being awkward or ill at ease in their evening togs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
many times at short intervals
From this reading They were swiftly recognized, of course, and the stir increased to a bustle; for even society doesn’t often have a chance of studying two pitchers, the catcher, and second baseman of a national organization at close range.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Their faces glowing with perfect health and physical well-being, they showed not the slightest signs of being awkward or ill at ease in their evening togs.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading They were swiftly recognized, of course, and the stir increased to a bustle; for even society doesn’t often have a chance of studying two pitchers, the catcher, and second baseman of a national organization at close range.
Orth
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From this reading Add to this the fact that two of them, Lefty Locke and Billy Orth, were men of unusual good looks, and it is small wonder that their arrival at the restaurant caused a little stir of interest among the diners already present.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Their faces glowing with perfect health and physical well-being, they showed not the slightest signs of being awkward or ill at ease in their evening togs.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Their faces glowing with perfect health and physical well-being, they showed not the slightest signs of being awkward or ill at ease in their evening togs.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
pitchersnounUS /ˈpɪtʃərz/
plural of “pitcher” — (baseball) the person who does the pitching
From this reading They were swiftly recognized, of course, and the stir increased to a bustle; for even society doesn’t often have a chance of studying two pitchers, the catcher, and second baseman of a national organization at close range.
playernounUS /ˈpleɪər/
a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Add to this the fact that two of them, Lefty Locke and Billy Orth, were men of unusual good looks, and it is small wonder that their arrival at the restaurant caused a little stir of interest among the diners already present.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
pugnaciousadjectiveUS /pəɡˈnæʃɪs/
tough and callous by virtue of experience
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
quartetnounUS /kwɔːrˈtet/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading They were swiftly recognized, of course, and the stir increased to a bustle; for even society doesn’t often have a chance of studying two pitchers, the catcher, and second baseman of a national organization at close range.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading They were swiftly recognized, of course, and the stir increased to a bustle; for even society doesn’t often have a chance of studying two pitchers, the catcher, and second baseman of a national organization at close range.
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
rough-mannered
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From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading They were swiftly recognized, of course, and the stir increased to a bustle; for even society doesn’t often have a chance of studying two pitchers, the catcher, and second baseman of a national organization at close range.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Their faces glowing with perfect health and physical well-being, they showed not the slightest signs of being awkward or ill at ease in their evening togs.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Their faces glowing with perfect health and physical well-being, they showed not the slightest signs of being awkward or ill at ease in their evening togs.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading Their faces glowing with perfect health and physical well-being, they showed not the slightest signs of being awkward or ill at ease in their evening togs.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Add to this the fact that two of them, Lefty Locke and Billy Orth, were men of unusual good looks, and it is small wonder that their arrival at the restaurant caused a little stir of interest among the diners already present.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading They were swiftly recognized, of course, and the stir increased to a bustle; for even society doesn’t often have a chance of studying two pitchers, the catcher, and second baseman of a national organization at close range.
specimensnounUS /ˈspesəmənz/
plural of “specimen” — an example regarded as typical of its class
From this reading It would have been difficult, in fact, to find four finer-looking specimens of manhood anywhere.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
move an implement through
From this reading Add to this the fact that two of them, Lefty Locke and Billy Orth, were men of unusual good looks, and it is small wonder that their arrival at the restaurant caused a little stir of interest among the diners already present.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading They were swiftly recognized, of course, and the stir increased to a bustle; for even society doesn’t often have a chance of studying two pitchers, the catcher, and second baseman of a national organization at close range.
in a swift manner
From this reading They were swiftly recognized, of course, and the stir increased to a bustle; for even society doesn’t often have a chance of studying two pitchers, the catcher, and second baseman of a national organization at close range.
taxiverbUS /ˈtæksi/
travel slowly
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Add to this the fact that two of them, Lefty Locke and Billy Orth, were men of unusual good looks, and it is small wonder that their arrival at the restaurant caused a little stir of interest among the diners already present.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
THEATERnounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Add to this the fact that two of them, Lefty Locke and Billy Orth, were men of unusual good looks, and it is small wonder that their arrival at the restaurant caused a little stir of interest among the diners already present.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Their faces glowing with perfect health and physical well-being, they showed not the slightest signs of being awkward or ill at ease in their evening togs.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Add to this the fact that two of them, Lefty Locke and Billy Orth, were men of unusual good looks, and it is small wonder that their arrival at the restaurant caused a little stir of interest among the diners already present.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
togsnounUS /tɑːɡz/
informal terms for clothing
From this reading Their faces glowing with perfect health and physical well-being, they showed not the slightest signs of being awkward or ill at ease in their evening togs.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Add to this the fact that two of them, Lefty Locke and Billy Orth, were men of unusual good looks, and it is small wonder that their arrival at the restaurant caused a little stir of interest among the diners already present.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Add to this the fact that two of them, Lefty Locke and Billy Orth, were men of unusual good looks, and it is small wonder that their arrival at the restaurant caused a little stir of interest among the diners already present.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
well-beingnounUS /ˌwelˈbiːɪŋ/
a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
From this reading Their faces glowing with perfect health and physical well-being, they showed not the slightest signs of being awkward or ill at ease in their evening togs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Add to this the fact that two of them, Lefty Locke and Billy Orth, were men of unusual good looks, and it is small wonder that their arrival at the restaurant caused a little stir of interest among the diners already present.
at the time that
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
which person or people
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Their faces glowing with perfect health and physical well-being, they showed not the slightest signs of being awkward or ill at ease in their evening togs.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Add to this the fact that two of them, Lefty Locke and Billy Orth, were men of unusual good looks, and it is small wonder that their arrival at the restaurant caused a little stir of interest among the diners already present.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading AT THE THEATER When the quartet piled into a taxi about half past six, and started for an exclusive downtown restaurant, their appearance would have been a revelation to those who picture a professional ball player as a pugnacious, rough-mannered individual who fits in well enough on the diamond but is quite out of his element when he attempts anything in the social line.
