Chapter VI

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

From this reading It was not a purely business-like venture into which these young men had gone for the purpose of making capital or money for themselves.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading Although the stock of the Catalpa Base Ball Club was divided among many share-holders in the town of Catalpa, it was evident that the mere holding, or non-holding, of shares made no difference with those who were engaged in the active duties of playing.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although the stock of the Catalpa Base Ball Club was divided among many share-holders in the town of Catalpa, it was evident that the mere holding, or non-holding, of shares made no difference with those who were engaged in the active duties of playing.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Although the stock of the Catalpa Base Ball Club was divided among many share-holders in the town of Catalpa, it was evident that the mere holding, or non-holding, of shares made no difference with those who were engaged in the active duties of playing.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN INTERESTING EPISODE.

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

From this reading The first of April was early enough for the beginning of outdoor practice, and active work in the field would not open until the first of May; but enough had been done, in the preliminary organization and preparing for the summer's work, to test the temper of the members of the club.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading The first of April was early enough for the beginning of outdoor practice, and active work in the field would not open until the first of May; but enough had been done, in the preliminary organization and preparing for the summer's work, to test the temper of the members of the club.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading Although the stock of the Catalpa Base Ball Club was divided among many share-holders in the town of Catalpa, it was evident that the mere holding, or non-holding, of shares made no difference with those who were engaged in the active duties of playing.

installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading Although the stock of the Catalpa Base Ball Club was divided among many share-holders in the town of Catalpa, it was evident that the mere holding, or non-holding, of shares made no difference with those who were engaged in the active duties of playing.

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

From this reading To be sure, the nine had not yet begun their summer campaign.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The first of April was early enough for the beginning of outdoor practice, and active work in the field would not open until the first of May; but enough had been done, in the preliminary organization and preparing for the summer's work, to test the temper of the members of the club.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading The first of April was early enough for the beginning of outdoor practice, and active work in the field would not open until the first of May; but enough had been done, in the preliminary organization and preparing for the summer's work, to test the temper of the members of the club.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading To be sure, the nine had not yet begun their summer campaign.

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From this reading It was not a purely business-like venture into which these young men had gone for the purpose of making capital or money for themselves.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The first of April was early enough for the beginning of outdoor practice, and active work in the field would not open until the first of May; but enough had been done, in the preliminary organization and preparing for the summer's work, to test the temper of the members of the club.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading To be sure, the nine had not yet begun their summer campaign.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading It was not a purely business-like venture into which these young men had gone for the purpose of making capital or money for themselves.

tree of the genus Catalpa with large leaves and white flowers followed by long slender pods

From this reading Although the stock of the Catalpa Base Ball Club was divided among many share-holders in the town of Catalpa, it was evident that the mere holding, or non-holding, of shares made no difference with those who were engaged in the active duties of playing.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading Although the stock of the Catalpa Base Ball Club was divided among many share-holders in the town of Catalpa, it was evident that the mere holding, or non-holding, of shares made no difference with those who were engaged in the active duties of playing.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading Although the stock of the Catalpa Base Ball Club was divided among many share-holders in the town of Catalpa, it was evident that the mere holding, or non-holding, of shares made no difference with those who were engaged in the active duties of playing.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading Although the stock of the Catalpa Base Ball Club was divided among many share-holders in the town of Catalpa, it was evident that the mere holding, or non-holding, of shares made no difference with those who were engaged in the active duties of playing.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The first of April was early enough for the beginning of outdoor practice, and active work in the field would not open until the first of May; but enough had been done, in the preliminary organization and preparing for the summer's work, to test the temper of the members of the club.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Although the stock of the Catalpa Base Ball Club was divided among many share-holders in the town of Catalpa, it was evident that the mere holding, or non-holding, of shares made no difference with those who were engaged in the active duties of playing.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The first of April was early enough for the beginning of outdoor practice, and active work in the field would not open until the first of May; but enough had been done, in the preliminary organization and preparing for the summer's work, to test the temper of the members of the club.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Although the stock of the Catalpa Base Ball Club was divided among many share-holders in the town of Catalpa, it was evident that the mere holding, or non-holding, of shares made no difference with those who were engaged in the active duties of playing.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The first of April was early enough for the beginning of outdoor practice, and active work in the field would not open until the first of May; but enough had been done, in the preliminary organization and preparing for the summer's work, to test the temper of the members of the club.

a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events

From this reading AN INTERESTING EPISODE.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Although the stock of the Catalpa Base Ball Club was divided among many share-holders in the town of Catalpa, it was evident that the mere holding, or non-holding, of shares made no difference with those who were engaged in the active duties of playing.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading The first of April was early enough for the beginning of outdoor practice, and active work in the field would not open until the first of May; but enough had been done, in the preliminary organization and preparing for the summer's work, to test the temper of the members of the club.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first of April was early enough for the beginning of outdoor practice, and active work in the field would not open until the first of May; but enough had been done, in the preliminary organization and preparing for the summer's work, to test the temper of the members of the club.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The first of April was early enough for the beginning of outdoor practice, and active work in the field would not open until the first of May; but enough had been done, in the preliminary organization and preparing for the summer's work, to test the temper of the members of the club.

destroyed or killed

From this reading It was not a purely business-like venture into which these young men had gone for the purpose of making capital or money for themselves.

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

From this reading To be sure, the nine had not yet begun their summer campaign.

the act of retaining something

From this reading Although the stock of the Catalpa Base Ball Club was divided among many share-holders in the town of Catalpa, it was evident that the mere holding, or non-holding, of shares made no difference with those who were engaged in the active duties of playing.

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

From this reading Although the stock of the Catalpa Base Ball Club was divided among many share-holders in the town of Catalpa, it was evident that the mere holding, or non-holding, of shares made no difference with those who were engaged in the active duties of playing.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading AN INTERESTING EPISODE.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It was not a purely business-like venture into which these young men had gone for the purpose of making capital or money for themselves.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Although the stock of the Catalpa Base Ball Club was divided among many share-holders in the town of Catalpa, it was evident that the mere holding, or non-holding, of shares made no difference with those who were engaged in the active duties of playing.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Although the stock of the Catalpa Base Ball Club was divided among many share-holders in the town of Catalpa, it was evident that the mere holding, or non-holding, of shares made no difference with those who were engaged in the active duties of playing.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading It was not a purely business-like venture into which these young men had gone for the purpose of making capital or money for themselves.

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

From this reading Although the stock of the Catalpa Base Ball Club was divided among many share-holders in the town of Catalpa, it was evident that the mere holding, or non-holding, of shares made no difference with those who were engaged in the active duties of playing.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading The first of April was early enough for the beginning of outdoor practice, and active work in the field would not open until the first of May; but enough had been done, in the preliminary organization and preparing for the summer's work, to test the temper of the members of the club.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading The first of April was early enough for the beginning of outdoor practice, and active work in the field would not open until the first of May; but enough had been done, in the preliminary organization and preparing for the summer's work, to test the temper of the members of the club.

the force of workers available

From this reading It was not a purely business-like venture into which these young men had gone for the purpose of making capital or money for themselves.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading Although the stock of the Catalpa Base Ball Club was divided among many share-holders in the town of Catalpa, it was evident that the mere holding, or non-holding, of shares made no difference with those who were engaged in the active duties of playing.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading It was not a purely business-like venture into which these young men had gone for the purpose of making capital or money for themselves.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading To be sure, the nine had not yet begun their summer campaign.

not any; not one

From this reading Although the stock of the Catalpa Base Ball Club was divided among many share-holders in the town of Catalpa, it was evident that the mere holding, or non-holding, of shares made no difference with those who were engaged in the active duties of playing.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Although the stock of the Catalpa Base Ball Club was divided among many share-holders in the town of Catalpa, it was evident that the mere holding, or non-holding, of shares made no difference with those who were engaged in the active duties of playing.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading To be sure, the nine had not yet begun their summer campaign.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Although the stock of the Catalpa Base Ball Club was divided among many share-holders in the town of Catalpa, it was evident that the mere holding, or non-holding, of shares made no difference with those who were engaged in the active duties of playing.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The first of April was early enough for the beginning of outdoor practice, and active work in the field would not open until the first of May; but enough had been done, in the preliminary organization and preparing for the summer's work, to test the temper of the members of the club.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Although the stock of the Catalpa Base Ball Club was divided among many share-holders in the town of Catalpa, it was evident that the mere holding, or non-holding, of shares made no difference with those who were engaged in the active duties of playing.

a group of people who work together

From this reading The first of April was early enough for the beginning of outdoor practice, and active work in the field would not open until the first of May; but enough had been done, in the preliminary organization and preparing for the summer's work, to test the temper of the members of the club.

located, suited for, or taking place in the open air

From this reading The first of April was early enough for the beginning of outdoor practice, and active work in the field would not open until the first of May; but enough had been done, in the preliminary organization and preparing for the summer's work, to test the temper of the members of the club.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading Although the stock of the Catalpa Base Ball Club was divided among many share-holders in the town of Catalpa, it was evident that the mere holding, or non-holding, of shares made no difference with those who were engaged in the active duties of playing.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading The first of April was early enough for the beginning of outdoor practice, and active work in the field would not open until the first of May; but enough had been done, in the preliminary organization and preparing for the summer's work, to test the temper of the members of the club.

denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important

From this reading The first of April was early enough for the beginning of outdoor practice, and active work in the field would not open until the first of May; but enough had been done, in the preliminary organization and preparing for the summer's work, to test the temper of the members of the club.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading The first of April was early enough for the beginning of outdoor practice, and active work in the field would not open until the first of May; but enough had been done, in the preliminary organization and preparing for the summer's work, to test the temper of the members of the club.

restricted to something

From this reading It was not a purely business-like venture into which these young men had gone for the purpose of making capital or money for themselves.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading It was not a purely business-like venture into which these young men had gone for the purpose of making capital or money for themselves.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Although the stock of the Catalpa Base Ball Club was divided among many share-holders in the town of Catalpa, it was evident that the mere holding, or non-holding, of shares made no difference with those who were engaged in the active duties of playing.

plural of “share” — assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group

From this reading Although the stock of the Catalpa Base Ball Club was divided among many share-holders in the town of Catalpa, it was evident that the mere holding, or non-holding, of shares made no difference with those who were engaged in the active duties of playing.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading Although the stock of the Catalpa Base Ball Club was divided among many share-holders in the town of Catalpa, it was evident that the mere holding, or non-holding, of shares made no difference with those who were engaged in the active duties of playing.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading To be sure, the nine had not yet begun their summer campaign.

possessive form of “summer” — the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading The first of April was early enough for the beginning of outdoor practice, and active work in the field would not open until the first of May; but enough had been done, in the preliminary organization and preparing for the summer's work, to test the temper of the members of the club.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading To be sure, the nine had not yet begun their summer campaign.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading The first of April was early enough for the beginning of outdoor practice, and active work in the field would not open until the first of May; but enough had been done, in the preliminary organization and preparing for the summer's work, to test the temper of the members of the club.

trying something to find out about it

From this reading The first of April was early enough for the beginning of outdoor practice, and active work in the field would not open until the first of May; but enough had been done, in the preliminary organization and preparing for the summer's work, to test the temper of the members of the club.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Although the stock of the Catalpa Base Ball Club was divided among many share-holders in the town of Catalpa, it was evident that the mere holding, or non-holding, of shares made no difference with those who were engaged in the active duties of playing.

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

From this reading Although the stock of the Catalpa Base Ball Club was divided among many share-holders in the town of Catalpa, it was evident that the mere holding, or non-holding, of shares made no difference with those who were engaged in the active duties of playing.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading To be sure, the nine had not yet begun their summer campaign.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading It was not a purely business-like venture into which these young men had gone for the purpose of making capital or money for themselves.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It was not a purely business-like venture into which these young men had gone for the purpose of making capital or money for themselves.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Although the stock of the Catalpa Base Ball Club was divided among many share-holders in the town of Catalpa, it was evident that the mere holding, or non-holding, of shares made no difference with those who were engaged in the active duties of playing.

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

From this reading To be sure, the nine had not yet begun their summer campaign.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Although the stock of the Catalpa Base Ball Club was divided among many share-holders in the town of Catalpa, it was evident that the mere holding, or non-holding, of shares made no difference with those who were engaged in the active duties of playing.

up to a particular time

From this reading The first of April was early enough for the beginning of outdoor practice, and active work in the field would not open until the first of May; but enough had been done, in the preliminary organization and preparing for the summer's work, to test the temper of the members of the club.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading It was not a purely business-like venture into which these young men had gone for the purpose of making capital or money for themselves.

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

From this reading Although the stock of the Catalpa Base Ball Club was divided among many share-holders in the town of Catalpa, it was evident that the mere holding, or non-holding, of shares made no difference with those who were engaged in the active duties of playing.

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

From this reading Although the stock of the Catalpa Base Ball Club was divided among many share-holders in the town of Catalpa, it was evident that the mere holding, or non-holding, of shares made no difference with those who were engaged in the active duties of playing.

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

From this reading It was not a purely business-like venture into which these young men had gone for the purpose of making capital or money for themselves.

which person or people

From this reading Although the stock of the Catalpa Base Ball Club was divided among many share-holders in the town of Catalpa, it was evident that the mere holding, or non-holding, of shares made no difference with those who were engaged in the active duties of playing.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Although the stock of the Catalpa Base Ball Club was divided among many share-holders in the town of Catalpa, it was evident that the mere holding, or non-holding, of shares made no difference with those who were engaged in the active duties of playing.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The first of April was early enough for the beginning of outdoor practice, and active work in the field would not open until the first of May; but enough had been done, in the preliminary organization and preparing for the summer's work, to test the temper of the members of the club.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The first of April was early enough for the beginning of outdoor practice, and active work in the field would not open until the first of May; but enough had been done, in the preliminary organization and preparing for the summer's work, to test the temper of the members of the club.

but in spite of that

From this reading To be sure, the nine had not yet begun their summer campaign.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It was not a purely business-like venture into which these young men had gone for the purpose of making capital or money for themselves.