used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Hello, Hank!” said old Jack, in a friendly way.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Kennedy was on the steps of the Central House when Bristol, accompanied by two or three of his players, came hustling up from the railroad station.
anew
From this reading THE REPORTER Everyone had heard that Locke would pitch again on Monday, and, having seen him wind up the game for Sullivan, their curiosity and interest was whetted to the highest point.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Naturally that man would be more than eager to retrieve himself in another struggle against Locke.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE REPORTER Everyone had heard that Locke would pitch again on Monday, and, having seen him wind up the game for Sullivan, their curiosity and interest was whetted to the highest point.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Naturally that man would be more than eager to retrieve himself in another struggle against Locke.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Doubtless Bristol would be fierce and determined to get back into the running by downing the Deers, and perhaps he would use again his wonderful new pitcher, who had held the Deers scoreless until Stranger stole home on him in the eighth inning.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Doubtless Bristol would be fierce and determined to get back into the running by downing the Deers, and perhaps he would use again his wonderful new pitcher, who had held the Deers scoreless until Stranger stole home on him in the eighth inning.
BristolnounUS /ˈbrɪstəl/
an industrial city and port in southwestern England near the mouth of the River Avon
From this reading Doubtless Bristol would be fierce and determined to get back into the running by downing the Deers, and perhaps he would use again his wonderful new pitcher, who had held the Deers scoreless until Stranger stole home on him in the eighth inning.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Doubtless Bristol would be fierce and determined to get back into the running by downing the Deers, and perhaps he would use again his wonderful new pitcher, who had held the Deers scoreless until Stranger stole home on him in the eighth inning.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Kennedy was on the steps of the Central House when Bristol, accompanied by two or three of his players, came hustling up from the railroad station.
CentraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading Kennedy was on the steps of the Central House when Bristol, accompanied by two or three of his players, came hustling up from the railroad station.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading THE REPORTER Everyone had heard that Locke would pitch again on Monday, and, having seen him wind up the game for Sullivan, their curiosity and interest was whetted to the highest point.
Deers
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From this reading Doubtless Bristol would be fierce and determined to get back into the running by downing the Deers, and perhaps he would use again his wonderful new pitcher, who had held the Deers scoreless until Stranger stole home on him in the eighth inning.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Doubtless Bristol would be fierce and determined to get back into the running by downing the Deers, and perhaps he would use again his wonderful new pitcher, who had held the Deers scoreless until Stranger stole home on him in the eighth inning.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Doubtless Bristol would be fierce and determined to get back into the running by downing the Deers, and perhaps he would use again his wonderful new pitcher, who had held the Deers scoreless until Stranger stole home on him in the eighth inning.
downingnounUS /ˈdaʊnɪŋ/
United States landscape architect who designed the grounds of the White House and the Capitol Building (1815-1852)
From this reading Doubtless Bristol would be fierce and determined to get back into the running by downing the Deers, and perhaps he would use again his wonderful new pitcher, who had held the Deers scoreless until Stranger stole home on him in the eighth inning.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Naturally that man would be more than eager to retrieve himself in another struggle against Locke.
eighthadjectiveUS /eɪtθ/
coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position
From this reading Doubtless Bristol would be fierce and determined to get back into the running by downing the Deers, and perhaps he would use again his wonderful new pitcher, who had held the Deers scoreless until Stranger stole home on him in the eighth inning.
every person
From this reading THE REPORTER Everyone had heard that Locke would pitch again on Monday, and, having seen him wind up the game for Sullivan, their curiosity and interest was whetted to the highest point.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Doubtless Bristol would be fierce and determined to get back into the running by downing the Deers, and perhaps he would use again his wonderful new pitcher, who had held the Deers scoreless until Stranger stole home on him in the eighth inning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE REPORTER Everyone had heard that Locke would pitch again on Monday, and, having seen him wind up the game for Sullivan, their curiosity and interest was whetted to the highest point.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading “Hello, Hank!” said old Jack, in a friendly way.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Kennedy was on the steps of the Central House when Bristol, accompanied by two or three of his players, came hustling up from the railroad station.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading THE REPORTER Everyone had heard that Locke would pitch again on Monday, and, having seen him wind up the game for Sullivan, their curiosity and interest was whetted to the highest point.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Doubtless Bristol would be fierce and determined to get back into the running by downing the Deers, and perhaps he would use again his wonderful new pitcher, who had held the Deers scoreless until Stranger stole home on him in the eighth inning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE REPORTER Everyone had heard that Locke would pitch again on Monday, and, having seen him wind up the game for Sullivan, their curiosity and interest was whetted to the highest point.
HanknounUS /hæŋk/
a coil of rope or wool or yarn
From this reading “Hello, Hank!” said old Jack, in a friendly way.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE REPORTER Everyone had heard that Locke would pitch again on Monday, and, having seen him wind up the game for Sullivan, their curiosity and interest was whetted to the highest point.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Doubtless Bristol would be fierce and determined to get back into the running by downing the Deers, and perhaps he would use again his wonderful new pitcher, who had held the Deers scoreless until Stranger stole home on him in the eighth inning.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading THE REPORTER Everyone had heard that Locke would pitch again on Monday, and, having seen him wind up the game for Sullivan, their curiosity and interest was whetted to the highest point.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Doubtless Bristol would be fierce and determined to get back into the running by downing the Deers, and perhaps he would use again his wonderful new pitcher, who had held the Deers scoreless until Stranger stole home on him in the eighth inning.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading “Hello, Hank!” said old Jack, in a friendly way.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE REPORTER Everyone had heard that Locke would pitch again on Monday, and, having seen him wind up the game for Sullivan, their curiosity and interest was whetted to the highest point.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE REPORTER Everyone had heard that Locke would pitch again on Monday, and, having seen him wind up the game for Sullivan, their curiosity and interest was whetted to the highest point.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Naturally that man would be more than eager to retrieve himself in another struggle against Locke.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Doubtless Bristol would be fierce and determined to get back into the running by downing the Deers, and perhaps he would use again his wonderful new pitcher, who had held the Deers scoreless until Stranger stole home on him in the eighth inning.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Doubtless Bristol would be fierce and determined to get back into the running by downing the Deers, and perhaps he would use again his wonderful new pitcher, who had held the Deers scoreless until Stranger stole home on him in the eighth inning.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Kennedy was on the steps of the Central House when Bristol, accompanied by two or three of his players, came hustling up from the railroad station.
hustlingverbUS /ˈhʌsəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “hustle” — cause to move furtively and hurriedly
From this reading Kennedy was on the steps of the Central House when Bristol, accompanied by two or three of his players, came hustling up from the railroad station.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Doubtless Bristol would be fierce and determined to get back into the running by downing the Deers, and perhaps he would use again his wonderful new pitcher, who had held the Deers scoreless until Stranger stole home on him in the eighth inning.
inningnounUS /ˈɪnɪŋ/
(baseball) one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat
From this reading Doubtless Bristol would be fierce and determined to get back into the running by downing the Deers, and perhaps he would use again his wonderful new pitcher, who had held the Deers scoreless until Stranger stole home on him in the eighth inning.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading THE REPORTER Everyone had heard that Locke would pitch again on Monday, and, having seen him wind up the game for Sullivan, their curiosity and interest was whetted to the highest point.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Doubtless Bristol would be fierce and determined to get back into the running by downing the Deers, and perhaps he would use again his wonderful new pitcher, who had held the Deers scoreless until Stranger stole home on him in the eighth inning.
a small worthless amount
From this reading “Hello, Hank!” said old Jack, in a friendly way.
KennedynounUS /ˈkenədi/
35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
From this reading Kennedy was on the steps of the Central House when Bristol, accompanied by two or three of his players, came hustling up from the railroad station.
LockenounUS /lɑːk/
English empiricist philosopher who believed that all knowledge is derived from sensory experience (1632-1704)
From this reading THE REPORTER Everyone had heard that Locke would pitch again on Monday, and, having seen him wind up the game for Sullivan, their curiosity and interest was whetted to the highest point.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Naturally that man would be more than eager to retrieve himself in another struggle against Locke.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading THE REPORTER Everyone had heard that Locke would pitch again on Monday, and, having seen him wind up the game for Sullivan, their curiosity and interest was whetted to the highest point.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Naturally that man would be more than eager to retrieve himself in another struggle against Locke.
as might be expected
From this reading Naturally that man would be more than eager to retrieve himself in another struggle against Locke.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Doubtless Bristol would be fierce and determined to get back into the running by downing the Deers, and perhaps he would use again his wonderful new pitcher, who had held the Deers scoreless until Stranger stole home on him in the eighth inning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Kennedy was on the steps of the Central House when Bristol, accompanied by two or three of his players, came hustling up from the railroad station.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Hello, Hank!” said old Jack, in a friendly way.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE REPORTER Everyone had heard that Locke would pitch again on Monday, and, having seen him wind up the game for Sullivan, their curiosity and interest was whetted to the highest point.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Kennedy was on the steps of the Central House when Bristol, accompanied by two or three of his players, came hustling up from the railroad station.
by chance
From this reading Doubtless Bristol would be fierce and determined to get back into the running by downing the Deers, and perhaps he would use again his wonderful new pitcher, who had held the Deers scoreless until Stranger stole home on him in the eighth inning.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading THE REPORTER Everyone had heard that Locke would pitch again on Monday, and, having seen him wind up the game for Sullivan, their curiosity and interest was whetted to the highest point.
pitchernounUS /ˈpɪtʃər/
a container with a handle and a lip, used for holding and pouring liquids
From this reading Doubtless Bristol would be fierce and determined to get back into the running by downing the Deers, and perhaps he would use again his wonderful new pitcher, who had held the Deers scoreless until Stranger stole home on him in the eighth inning.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading Kennedy was on the steps of the Central House when Bristol, accompanied by two or three of his players, came hustling up from the railroad station.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading THE REPORTER Everyone had heard that Locke would pitch again on Monday, and, having seen him wind up the game for Sullivan, their curiosity and interest was whetted to the highest point.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading Kennedy was on the steps of the Central House when Bristol, accompanied by two or three of his players, came hustling up from the railroad station.
REPORTERnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading THE REPORTER Everyone had heard that Locke would pitch again on Monday, and, having seen him wind up the game for Sullivan, their curiosity and interest was whetted to the highest point.
retrieveverbUS /rɪˈtriːv/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Naturally that man would be more than eager to retrieve himself in another struggle against Locke.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Doubtless Bristol would be fierce and determined to get back into the running by downing the Deers, and perhaps he would use again his wonderful new pitcher, who had held the Deers scoreless until Stranger stole home on him in the eighth inning.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Hello, Hank!” said old Jack, in a friendly way.
scorelessadjectiveUS /ˈskɔːrləs/
having no points scores
From this reading Doubtless Bristol would be fierce and determined to get back into the running by downing the Deers, and perhaps he would use again his wonderful new pitcher, who had held the Deers scoreless until Stranger stole home on him in the eighth inning.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE REPORTER Everyone had heard that Locke would pitch again on Monday, and, having seen him wind up the game for Sullivan, their curiosity and interest was whetted to the highest point.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Kennedy was on the steps of the Central House when Bristol, accompanied by two or three of his players, came hustling up from the railroad station.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Kennedy was on the steps of the Central House when Bristol, accompanied by two or three of his players, came hustling up from the railroad station.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading Doubtless Bristol would be fierce and determined to get back into the running by downing the Deers, and perhaps he would use again his wonderful new pitcher, who had held the Deers scoreless until Stranger stole home on him in the eighth inning.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Doubtless Bristol would be fierce and determined to get back into the running by downing the Deers, and perhaps he would use again his wonderful new pitcher, who had held the Deers scoreless until Stranger stole home on him in the eighth inning.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Naturally that man would be more than eager to retrieve himself in another struggle against Locke.
SullivannounUS /ˈsʌləvən/
United States architect known for his steel framed skyscrapers and for coining the phrase “form follows function” (1856-1924)
From this reading THE REPORTER Everyone had heard that Locke would pitch again on Monday, and, having seen him wind up the game for Sullivan, their curiosity and interest was whetted to the highest point.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Naturally that man would be more than eager to retrieve himself in another struggle against Locke.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE REPORTER Everyone had heard that Locke would pitch again on Monday, and, having seen him wind up the game for Sullivan, their curiosity and interest was whetted to the highest point.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REPORTER Everyone had heard that Locke would pitch again on Monday, and, having seen him wind up the game for Sullivan, their curiosity and interest was whetted to the highest point.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE REPORTER Everyone had heard that Locke would pitch again on Monday, and, having seen him wind up the game for Sullivan, their curiosity and interest was whetted to the highest point.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Kennedy was on the steps of the Central House when Bristol, accompanied by two or three of his players, came hustling up from the railroad station.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE REPORTER Everyone had heard that Locke would pitch again on Monday, and, having seen him wind up the game for Sullivan, their curiosity and interest was whetted to the highest point.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Kennedy was on the steps of the Central House when Bristol, accompanied by two or three of his players, came hustling up from the railroad station.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Doubtless Bristol would be fierce and determined to get back into the running by downing the Deers, and perhaps he would use again his wonderful new pitcher, who had held the Deers scoreless until Stranger stole home on him in the eighth inning.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE REPORTER Everyone had heard that Locke would pitch again on Monday, and, having seen him wind up the game for Sullivan, their curiosity and interest was whetted to the highest point.
the act of using
From this reading Doubtless Bristol would be fierce and determined to get back into the running by downing the Deers, and perhaps he would use again his wonderful new pitcher, who had held the Deers scoreless until Stranger stole home on him in the eighth inning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE REPORTER Everyone had heard that Locke would pitch again on Monday, and, having seen him wind up the game for Sullivan, their curiosity and interest was whetted to the highest point.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Hello, Hank!” said old Jack, in a friendly way.
at the time that
From this reading Kennedy was on the steps of the Central House when Bristol, accompanied by two or three of his players, came hustling up from the railroad station.
whettedverbUS /ˈwetɪd/
inflected form of “whet” — make keen or more acute
From this reading THE REPORTER Everyone had heard that Locke would pitch again on Monday, and, having seen him wind up the game for Sullivan, their curiosity and interest was whetted to the highest point.
which person or people
From this reading Doubtless Bristol would be fierce and determined to get back into the running by downing the Deers, and perhaps he would use again his wonderful new pitcher, who had held the Deers scoreless until Stranger stole home on him in the eighth inning.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading THE REPORTER Everyone had heard that Locke would pitch again on Monday, and, having seen him wind up the game for Sullivan, their curiosity and interest was whetted to the highest point.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Doubtless Bristol would be fierce and determined to get back into the running by downing the Deers, and perhaps he would use again his wonderful new pitcher, who had held the Deers scoreless until Stranger stole home on him in the eighth inning.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE REPORTER Everyone had heard that Locke would pitch again on Monday, and, having seen him wind up the game for Sullivan, their curiosity and interest was whetted to the highest point.
