used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TROUBLED MIND A person who has never had any experience with baseball in the bush can scarcely realize the effect upon Deering of the knowledge that the local team had jumped into the lead and stood more than a fair prospect, managed by Kennedy, of winning the championship.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading On Saturday afternoon the crowd that came streaming out to the field gladdened the hearts of the team’s backers by the manner in which they forked over their quarters at the box office.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Almost everyone, save crabbed old men or cranks prejudiced against the game, talked baseball, praised Kennedy, and speculated concerning his new left-handed wonder, who had beaten the dangerous Buccaneers.
at or in the front
From this reading A flow of silver poured in, and the Deers, who had once seemed likely to end the season several hundred dollars in debt, saw a prospect of coming out ahead in finances――a prospect which made everyone rejoice.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost everyone, save crabbed old men or cranks prejudiced against the game, talked baseball, praised Kennedy, and speculated concerning his new left-handed wonder, who had beaten the dangerous Buccaneers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A TROUBLED MIND A person who has never had any experience with baseball in the bush can scarcely realize the effect upon Deering of the knowledge that the local team had jumped into the lead and stood more than a fair prospect, managed by Kennedy, of winning the championship.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A TROUBLED MIND A person who has never had any experience with baseball in the bush can scarcely realize the effect upon Deering of the knowledge that the local team had jumped into the lead and stood more than a fair prospect, managed by Kennedy, of winning the championship.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On Saturday afternoon the crowd that came streaming out to the field gladdened the hearts of the team’s backers by the manner in which they forked over their quarters at the box office.
backersnounUS /ˈbækərz/
plural of “backer” — invests in a theatrical production
From this reading On Saturday afternoon the crowd that came streaming out to the field gladdened the hearts of the team’s backers by the manner in which they forked over their quarters at the box office.
baseballnounUS /ˈbeɪsˈbɔːl/
a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs
From this reading A TROUBLED MIND A person who has never had any experience with baseball in the bush can scarcely realize the effect upon Deering of the knowledge that the local team had jumped into the lead and stood more than a fair prospect, managed by Kennedy, of winning the championship.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading Almost everyone, save crabbed old men or cranks prejudiced against the game, talked baseball, praised Kennedy, and speculated concerning his new left-handed wonder, who had beaten the dangerous Buccaneers.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading On Saturday afternoon the crowd that came streaming out to the field gladdened the hearts of the team’s backers by the manner in which they forked over their quarters at the box office.
BuccaneersnounUS /ˌbʌkəˈniːrz/
plural of “buccaneer” — someone who robs at sea or plunders the land from the sea without having a commission from any sovereign nation
From this reading Almost everyone, save crabbed old men or cranks prejudiced against the game, talked baseball, praised Kennedy, and speculated concerning his new left-handed wonder, who had beaten the dangerous Buccaneers.
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading A TROUBLED MIND A person who has never had any experience with baseball in the bush can scarcely realize the effect upon Deering of the knowledge that the local team had jumped into the lead and stood more than a fair prospect, managed by Kennedy, of winning the championship.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A TROUBLED MIND A person who has never had any experience with baseball in the bush can scarcely realize the effect upon Deering of the knowledge that the local team had jumped into the lead and stood more than a fair prospect, managed by Kennedy, of winning the championship.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On Saturday afternoon the crowd that came streaming out to the field gladdened the hearts of the team’s backers by the manner in which they forked over their quarters at the box office.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading A TROUBLED MIND A person who has never had any experience with baseball in the bush can scarcely realize the effect upon Deering of the knowledge that the local team had jumped into the lead and stood more than a fair prospect, managed by Kennedy, of winning the championship.
championshipnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/
the status of being a champion
From this reading A TROUBLED MIND A person who has never had any experience with baseball in the bush can scarcely realize the effect upon Deering of the knowledge that the local team had jumped into the lead and stood more than a fair prospect, managed by Kennedy, of winning the championship.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading A flow of silver poured in, and the Deers, who had once seemed likely to end the season several hundred dollars in debt, saw a prospect of coming out ahead in finances――a prospect which made everyone rejoice.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Almost everyone, save crabbed old men or cranks prejudiced against the game, talked baseball, praised Kennedy, and speculated concerning his new left-handed wonder, who had beaten the dangerous Buccaneers.
crabbedadjectiveUS /kræbd/
annoyed and irritable
From this reading Almost everyone, save crabbed old men or cranks prejudiced against the game, talked baseball, praised Kennedy, and speculated concerning his new left-handed wonder, who had beaten the dangerous Buccaneers.
cranksnounUS /kræŋks/
plural of “crank” — a bad-tempered person
From this reading Almost everyone, save crabbed old men or cranks prejudiced against the game, talked baseball, praised Kennedy, and speculated concerning his new left-handed wonder, who had beaten the dangerous Buccaneers.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading On Saturday afternoon the crowd that came streaming out to the field gladdened the hearts of the team’s backers by the manner in which they forked over their quarters at the box office.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Almost everyone, save crabbed old men or cranks prejudiced against the game, talked baseball, praised Kennedy, and speculated concerning his new left-handed wonder, who had beaten the dangerous Buccaneers.
debtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading A flow of silver poured in, and the Deers, who had once seemed likely to end the season several hundred dollars in debt, saw a prospect of coming out ahead in finances――a prospect which made everyone rejoice.
Deering
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From this reading A TROUBLED MIND A person who has never had any experience with baseball in the bush can scarcely realize the effect upon Deering of the knowledge that the local team had jumped into the lead and stood more than a fair prospect, managed by Kennedy, of winning the championship.
Deers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A flow of silver poured in, and the Deers, who had once seemed likely to end the season several hundred dollars in debt, saw a prospect of coming out ahead in finances――a prospect which made everyone rejoice.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading A flow of silver poured in, and the Deers, who had once seemed likely to end the season several hundred dollars in debt, saw a prospect of coming out ahead in finances――a prospect which made everyone rejoice.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading A TROUBLED MIND A person who has never had any experience with baseball in the bush can scarcely realize the effect upon Deering of the knowledge that the local team had jumped into the lead and stood more than a fair prospect, managed by Kennedy, of winning the championship.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A flow of silver poured in, and the Deers, who had once seemed likely to end the season several hundred dollars in debt, saw a prospect of coming out ahead in finances――a prospect which made everyone rejoice.
every person
From this reading Almost everyone, save crabbed old men or cranks prejudiced against the game, talked baseball, praised Kennedy, and speculated concerning his new left-handed wonder, who had beaten the dangerous Buccaneers.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading A TROUBLED MIND A person who has never had any experience with baseball in the bush can scarcely realize the effect upon Deering of the knowledge that the local team had jumped into the lead and stood more than a fair prospect, managed by Kennedy, of winning the championship.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading A TROUBLED MIND A person who has never had any experience with baseball in the bush can scarcely realize the effect upon Deering of the knowledge that the local team had jumped into the lead and stood more than a fair prospect, managed by Kennedy, of winning the championship.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading On Saturday afternoon the crowd that came streaming out to the field gladdened the hearts of the team’s backers by the manner in which they forked over their quarters at the box office.
financesnounUS /fɪˈnænsɪz/
assets in the form of money
From this reading A flow of silver poured in, and the Deers, who had once seemed likely to end the season several hundred dollars in debt, saw a prospect of coming out ahead in finances――a prospect which made everyone rejoice.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading A flow of silver poured in, and the Deers, who had once seemed likely to end the season several hundred dollars in debt, saw a prospect of coming out ahead in finances――a prospect which made everyone rejoice.
forkedadjectiveUS /fɔːrkt/
resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches
From this reading On Saturday afternoon the crowd that came streaming out to the field gladdened the hearts of the team’s backers by the manner in which they forked over their quarters at the box office.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Almost everyone, save crabbed old men or cranks prejudiced against the game, talked baseball, praised Kennedy, and speculated concerning his new left-handed wonder, who had beaten the dangerous Buccaneers.
gladdenedadjective
made joyful
From this reading On Saturday afternoon the crowd that came streaming out to the field gladdened the hearts of the team’s backers by the manner in which they forked over their quarters at the box office.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A TROUBLED MIND A person who has never had any experience with baseball in the bush can scarcely realize the effect upon Deering of the knowledge that the local team had jumped into the lead and stood more than a fair prospect, managed by Kennedy, of winning the championship.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A TROUBLED MIND A person who has never had any experience with baseball in the bush can scarcely realize the effect upon Deering of the knowledge that the local team had jumped into the lead and stood more than a fair prospect, managed by Kennedy, of winning the championship.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading On Saturday afternoon the crowd that came streaming out to the field gladdened the hearts of the team’s backers by the manner in which they forked over their quarters at the box office.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Almost everyone, save crabbed old men or cranks prejudiced against the game, talked baseball, praised Kennedy, and speculated concerning his new left-handed wonder, who had beaten the dangerous Buccaneers.
ten 10s
From this reading A flow of silver poured in, and the Deers, who had once seemed likely to end the season several hundred dollars in debt, saw a prospect of coming out ahead in finances――a prospect which made everyone rejoice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A TROUBLED MIND A person who has never had any experience with baseball in the bush can scarcely realize the effect upon Deering of the knowledge that the local team had jumped into the lead and stood more than a fair prospect, managed by Kennedy, of winning the championship.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A TROUBLED MIND A person who has never had any experience with baseball in the bush can scarcely realize the effect upon Deering of the knowledge that the local team had jumped into the lead and stood more than a fair prospect, managed by Kennedy, of winning the championship.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading A TROUBLED MIND A person who has never had any experience with baseball in the bush can scarcely realize the effect upon Deering of the knowledge that the local team had jumped into the lead and stood more than a fair prospect, managed by Kennedy, of winning the championship.
KennedynounUS /ˈkenədi/
35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
From this reading A TROUBLED MIND A person who has never had any experience with baseball in the bush can scarcely realize the effect upon Deering of the knowledge that the local team had jumped into the lead and stood more than a fair prospect, managed by Kennedy, of winning the championship.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading A TROUBLED MIND A person who has never had any experience with baseball in the bush can scarcely realize the effect upon Deering of the knowledge that the local team had jumped into the lead and stood more than a fair prospect, managed by Kennedy, of winning the championship.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading A TROUBLED MIND A person who has never had any experience with baseball in the bush can scarcely realize the effect upon Deering of the knowledge that the local team had jumped into the lead and stood more than a fair prospect, managed by Kennedy, of winning the championship.
left-handedadjectiveUS /ˌleftˈhændɪd/
using or intended for the left hand
From this reading Almost everyone, save crabbed old men or cranks prejudiced against the game, talked baseball, praised Kennedy, and speculated concerning his new left-handed wonder, who had beaten the dangerous Buccaneers.
lifelessadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪfləs/
deprived of life; no longer living
From this reading The place, which ordinarily seemed rather sleepy and lifeless, suddenly seethed.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading A flow of silver poured in, and the Deers, who had once seemed likely to end the season several hundred dollars in debt, saw a prospect of coming out ahead in finances――a prospect which made everyone rejoice.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading A TROUBLED MIND A person who has never had any experience with baseball in the bush can scarcely realize the effect upon Deering of the knowledge that the local team had jumped into the lead and stood more than a fair prospect, managed by Kennedy, of winning the championship.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A flow of silver poured in, and the Deers, who had once seemed likely to end the season several hundred dollars in debt, saw a prospect of coming out ahead in finances――a prospect which made everyone rejoice.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading A TROUBLED MIND A person who has never had any experience with baseball in the bush can scarcely realize the effect upon Deering of the knowledge that the local team had jumped into the lead and stood more than a fair prospect, managed by Kennedy, of winning the championship.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On Saturday afternoon the crowd that came streaming out to the field gladdened the hearts of the team’s backers by the manner in which they forked over their quarters at the box office.
the force of workers available
From this reading Almost everyone, save crabbed old men or cranks prejudiced against the game, talked baseball, praised Kennedy, and speculated concerning his new left-handed wonder, who had beaten the dangerous Buccaneers.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A TROUBLED MIND A person who has never had any experience with baseball in the bush can scarcely realize the effect upon Deering of the knowledge that the local team had jumped into the lead and stood more than a fair prospect, managed by Kennedy, of winning the championship.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A TROUBLED MIND A person who has never had any experience with baseball in the bush can scarcely realize the effect upon Deering of the knowledge that the local team had jumped into the lead and stood more than a fair prospect, managed by Kennedy, of winning the championship.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A TROUBLED MIND A person who has never had any experience with baseball in the bush can scarcely realize the effect upon Deering of the knowledge that the local team had jumped into the lead and stood more than a fair prospect, managed by Kennedy, of winning the championship.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Almost everyone, save crabbed old men or cranks prejudiced against the game, talked baseball, praised Kennedy, and speculated concerning his new left-handed wonder, who had beaten the dangerous Buccaneers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A TROUBLED MIND A person who has never had any experience with baseball in the bush can scarcely realize the effect upon Deering of the knowledge that the local team had jumped into the lead and stood more than a fair prospect, managed by Kennedy, of winning the championship.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading On Saturday afternoon the crowd that came streaming out to the field gladdened the hearts of the team’s backers by the manner in which they forked over their quarters at the box office.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Almost everyone, save crabbed old men or cranks prejudiced against the game, talked baseball, praised Kennedy, and speculated concerning his new left-handed wonder, who had beaten the dangerous Buccaneers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Saturday afternoon the crowd that came streaming out to the field gladdened the hearts of the team’s backers by the manner in which they forked over their quarters at the box office.
on one occasion
From this reading A flow of silver poured in, and the Deers, who had once seemed likely to end the season several hundred dollars in debt, saw a prospect of coming out ahead in finances――a prospect which made everyone rejoice.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Almost everyone, save crabbed old men or cranks prejudiced against the game, talked baseball, praised Kennedy, and speculated concerning his new left-handed wonder, who had beaten the dangerous Buccaneers.
ordinarilyadverbUS /ˌɔːrdəˈnerəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading The place, which ordinarily seemed rather sleepy and lifeless, suddenly seethed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On Saturday afternoon the crowd that came streaming out to the field gladdened the hearts of the team’s backers by the manner in which they forked over their quarters at the box office.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading On Saturday afternoon the crowd that came streaming out to the field gladdened the hearts of the team’s backers by the manner in which they forked over their quarters at the box office.
a human being
From this reading A TROUBLED MIND A person who has never had any experience with baseball in the bush can scarcely realize the effect upon Deering of the knowledge that the local team had jumped into the lead and stood more than a fair prospect, managed by Kennedy, of winning the championship.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The place, which ordinarily seemed rather sleepy and lifeless, suddenly seethed.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading A flow of silver poured in, and the Deers, who had once seemed likely to end the season several hundred dollars in debt, saw a prospect of coming out ahead in finances――a prospect which made everyone rejoice.
praisedverbUS /preɪzd/
past form of “praise” — express approval of
From this reading Almost everyone, save crabbed old men or cranks prejudiced against the game, talked baseball, praised Kennedy, and speculated concerning his new left-handed wonder, who had beaten the dangerous Buccaneers.
prejudicedadjectiveUS /ˈpredʒədəst/
emanating from a person's emotions and prejudices
From this reading Almost everyone, save crabbed old men or cranks prejudiced against the game, talked baseball, praised Kennedy, and speculated concerning his new left-handed wonder, who had beaten the dangerous Buccaneers.
the possibility of future success
From this reading A TROUBLED MIND A person who has never had any experience with baseball in the bush can scarcely realize the effect upon Deering of the knowledge that the local team had jumped into the lead and stood more than a fair prospect, managed by Kennedy, of winning the championship.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading On Saturday afternoon the crowd that came streaming out to the field gladdened the hearts of the team’s backers by the manner in which they forked over their quarters at the box office.
on the contrary
From this reading The place, which ordinarily seemed rather sleepy and lifeless, suddenly seethed.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading A TROUBLED MIND A person who has never had any experience with baseball in the bush can scarcely realize the effect upon Deering of the knowledge that the local team had jumped into the lead and stood more than a fair prospect, managed by Kennedy, of winning the championship.
rejoiceverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
feel happiness or joy
From this reading A flow of silver poured in, and the Deers, who had once seemed likely to end the season several hundred dollars in debt, saw a prospect of coming out ahead in finances――a prospect which made everyone rejoice.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading On Saturday afternoon the crowd that came streaming out to the field gladdened the hearts of the team’s backers by the manner in which they forked over their quarters at the box office.
except for; apart from
From this reading Almost everyone, save crabbed old men or cranks prejudiced against the game, talked baseball, praised Kennedy, and speculated concerning his new left-handed wonder, who had beaten the dangerous Buccaneers.
cut with a saw
From this reading A flow of silver poured in, and the Deers, who had once seemed likely to end the season several hundred dollars in debt, saw a prospect of coming out ahead in finances――a prospect which made everyone rejoice.
only a very short time before
From this reading A TROUBLED MIND A person who has never had any experience with baseball in the bush can scarcely realize the effect upon Deering of the knowledge that the local team had jumped into the lead and stood more than a fair prospect, managed by Kennedy, of winning the championship.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading A flow of silver poured in, and the Deers, who had once seemed likely to end the season several hundred dollars in debt, saw a prospect of coming out ahead in finances――a prospect which made everyone rejoice.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The place, which ordinarily seemed rather sleepy and lifeless, suddenly seethed.
seethed
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From this reading The place, which ordinarily seemed rather sleepy and lifeless, suddenly seethed.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading A flow of silver poured in, and the Deers, who had once seemed likely to end the season several hundred dollars in debt, saw a prospect of coming out ahead in finances――a prospect which made everyone rejoice.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading A flow of silver poured in, and the Deers, who had once seemed likely to end the season several hundred dollars in debt, saw a prospect of coming out ahead in finances――a prospect which made everyone rejoice.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading The place, which ordinarily seemed rather sleepy and lifeless, suddenly seethed.
speculatedverbUS /ˈspekjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “speculate” — to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading Almost everyone, save crabbed old men or cranks prejudiced against the game, talked baseball, praised Kennedy, and speculated concerning his new left-handed wonder, who had beaten the dangerous Buccaneers.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A TROUBLED MIND A person who has never had any experience with baseball in the bush can scarcely realize the effect upon Deering of the knowledge that the local team had jumped into the lead and stood more than a fair prospect, managed by Kennedy, of winning the championship.
streamingadjectiveUS /ˈstriːmɪŋ/
exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts
From this reading On Saturday afternoon the crowd that came streaming out to the field gladdened the hearts of the team’s backers by the manner in which they forked over their quarters at the box office.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The place, which ordinarily seemed rather sleepy and lifeless, suddenly seethed.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Almost everyone, save crabbed old men or cranks prejudiced against the game, talked baseball, praised Kennedy, and speculated concerning his new left-handed wonder, who had beaten the dangerous Buccaneers.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading A TROUBLED MIND A person who has never had any experience with baseball in the bush can scarcely realize the effect upon Deering of the knowledge that the local team had jumped into the lead and stood more than a fair prospect, managed by Kennedy, of winning the championship.
team'snounUS /tiːmz/
possessive form of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading On Saturday afternoon the crowd that came streaming out to the field gladdened the hearts of the team’s backers by the manner in which they forked over their quarters at the box office.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A TROUBLED MIND A person who has never had any experience with baseball in the bush can scarcely realize the effect upon Deering of the knowledge that the local team had jumped into the lead and stood more than a fair prospect, managed by Kennedy, of winning the championship.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A TROUBLED MIND A person who has never had any experience with baseball in the bush can scarcely realize the effect upon Deering of the knowledge that the local team had jumped into the lead and stood more than a fair prospect, managed by Kennedy, of winning the championship.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TROUBLED MIND A person who has never had any experience with baseball in the bush can scarcely realize the effect upon Deering of the knowledge that the local team had jumped into the lead and stood more than a fair prospect, managed by Kennedy, of winning the championship.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On Saturday afternoon the crowd that came streaming out to the field gladdened the hearts of the team’s backers by the manner in which they forked over their quarters at the box office.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On Saturday afternoon the crowd that came streaming out to the field gladdened the hearts of the team’s backers by the manner in which they forked over their quarters at the box office.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On Saturday afternoon the crowd that came streaming out to the field gladdened the hearts of the team’s backers by the manner in which they forked over their quarters at the box office.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading A TROUBLED MIND A person who has never had any experience with baseball in the bush can scarcely realize the effect upon Deering of the knowledge that the local team had jumped into the lead and stood more than a fair prospect, managed by Kennedy, of winning the championship.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A TROUBLED MIND A person who has never had any experience with baseball in the bush can scarcely realize the effect upon Deering of the knowledge that the local team had jumped into the lead and stood more than a fair prospect, managed by Kennedy, of winning the championship.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The place, which ordinarily seemed rather sleepy and lifeless, suddenly seethed.
which person or people
From this reading A TROUBLED MIND A person who has never had any experience with baseball in the bush can scarcely realize the effect upon Deering of the knowledge that the local team had jumped into the lead and stood more than a fair prospect, managed by Kennedy, of winning the championship.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading A TROUBLED MIND A person who has never had any experience with baseball in the bush can scarcely realize the effect upon Deering of the knowledge that the local team had jumped into the lead and stood more than a fair prospect, managed by Kennedy, of winning the championship.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A TROUBLED MIND A person who has never had any experience with baseball in the bush can scarcely realize the effect upon Deering of the knowledge that the local team had jumped into the lead and stood more than a fair prospect, managed by Kennedy, of winning the championship.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Almost everyone, save crabbed old men or cranks prejudiced against the game, talked baseball, praised Kennedy, and speculated concerning his new left-handed wonder, who had beaten the dangerous Buccaneers.
