used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TOM TWIRLS FOR THE SCRUBS Tom realised, as he walked over to the mound and picked up the ball, that at least a portion of his audience was hostile.
adventnounUS /ˈædvent/
arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
From this reading He could not expect Pete Farrar to be wholly pleased at his advent on the scene, and Pete’s demeanour showed that he wasn’t, while for some less easily explainable reason Captain Warner seemed far from friendly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TOM TWIRLS FOR THE SCRUBS Tom realised, as he walked over to the mound and picked up the ball, that at least a portion of his audience was hostile.
any person at all
From this reading He was naturally a little nervous, but I doubt if anyone guessed it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TOM TWIRLS FOR THE SCRUBS Tom realised, as he walked over to the mound and picked up the ball, that at least a portion of his audience was hostile.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TOM TWIRLS FOR THE SCRUBS Tom realised, as he walked over to the mound and picked up the ball, that at least a portion of his audience was hostile.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading TOM TWIRLS FOR THE SCRUBS Tom realised, as he walked over to the mound and picked up the ball, that at least a portion of his audience was hostile.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading TOM TWIRLS FOR THE SCRUBS Tom realised, as he walked over to the mound and picked up the ball, that at least a portion of his audience was hostile.
batsmen
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From this reading As luck had it, the first three batsmen to confront him were Kenny, Craig, and Farrar, the last trio on the first team’s batting-list.
batting-list
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From this reading As luck had it, the first three batsmen to confront him were Kenny, Craig, and Farrar, the last trio on the first team’s batting-list.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He could not expect Pete Farrar to be wholly pleased at his advent on the scene, and Pete’s demeanour showed that he wasn’t, while for some less easily explainable reason Captain Warner seemed far from friendly.
botheredadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːðərd/
caused to show discomposure
From this reading Not that these things bothered Tom very much, however.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was naturally a little nervous, but I doubt if anyone guessed it.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading He could not expect Pete Farrar to be wholly pleased at his advent on the scene, and Pete’s demeanour showed that he wasn’t, while for some less easily explainable reason Captain Warner seemed far from friendly.
confrontverbUS /kənˈfrʌnt/
oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading As luck had it, the first three batsmen to confront him were Kenny, Craig, and Farrar, the last trio on the first team’s batting-list.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not expect Pete Farrar to be wholly pleased at his advent on the scene, and Pete’s demeanour showed that he wasn’t, while for some less easily explainable reason Captain Warner seemed far from friendly.
Craig
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From this reading As luck had it, the first three batsmen to confront him were Kenny, Craig, and Farrar, the last trio on the first team’s batting-list.
demeanournounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading He could not expect Pete Farrar to be wholly pleased at his advent on the scene, and Pete’s demeanour showed that he wasn’t, while for some less easily explainable reason Captain Warner seemed far from friendly.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading He was naturally a little nervous, but I doubt if anyone guessed it.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading He could not expect Pete Farrar to be wholly pleased at his advent on the scene, and Pete’s demeanour showed that he wasn’t, while for some less easily explainable reason Captain Warner seemed far from friendly.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading He could not expect Pete Farrar to be wholly pleased at his advent on the scene, and Pete’s demeanour showed that he wasn’t, while for some less easily explainable reason Captain Warner seemed far from friendly.
explainableadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspleɪnəbəl/
capable of being understood
From this reading He could not expect Pete Farrar to be wholly pleased at his advent on the scene, and Pete’s demeanour showed that he wasn’t, while for some less easily explainable reason Captain Warner seemed far from friendly.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He could not expect Pete Farrar to be wholly pleased at his advent on the scene, and Pete’s demeanour showed that he wasn’t, while for some less easily explainable reason Captain Warner seemed far from friendly.
Farrar
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From this reading He could not expect Pete Farrar to be wholly pleased at his advent on the scene, and Pete’s demeanour showed that he wasn’t, while for some less easily explainable reason Captain Warner seemed far from friendly.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading As luck had it, the first three batsmen to confront him were Kenny, Craig, and Farrar, the last trio on the first team’s batting-list.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TOM TWIRLS FOR THE SCRUBS Tom realised, as he walked over to the mound and picked up the ball, that at least a portion of his audience was hostile.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading He could not expect Pete Farrar to be wholly pleased at his advent on the scene, and Pete’s demeanour showed that he wasn’t, while for some less easily explainable reason Captain Warner seemed far from friendly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He could not expect Pete Farrar to be wholly pleased at his advent on the scene, and Pete’s demeanour showed that he wasn’t, while for some less easily explainable reason Captain Warner seemed far from friendly.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading He was naturally a little nervous, but I doubt if anyone guessed it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As luck had it, the first three batsmen to confront him were Kenny, Craig, and Farrar, the last trio on the first team’s batting-list.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TOM TWIRLS FOR THE SCRUBS Tom realised, as he walked over to the mound and picked up the ball, that at least a portion of his audience was hostile.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As luck had it, the first three batsmen to confront him were Kenny, Craig, and Farrar, the last trio on the first team’s batting-list.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TOM TWIRLS FOR THE SCRUBS Tom realised, as he walked over to the mound and picked up the ball, that at least a portion of his audience was hostile.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading TOM TWIRLS FOR THE SCRUBS Tom realised, as he walked over to the mound and picked up the ball, that at least a portion of his audience was hostile.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Not that these things bothered Tom very much, however.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He was naturally a little nervous, but I doubt if anyone guessed it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was naturally a little nervous, but I doubt if anyone guessed it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was naturally a little nervous, but I doubt if anyone guessed it.
Kenny
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From this reading As luck had it, the first three batsmen to confront him were Kenny, Craig, and Farrar, the last trio on the first team’s batting-list.
immediately past
From this reading As luck had it, the first three batsmen to confront him were Kenny, Craig, and Farrar, the last trio on the first team’s batting-list.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading TOM TWIRLS FOR THE SCRUBS Tom realised, as he walked over to the mound and picked up the ball, that at least a portion of his audience was hostile.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He could not expect Pete Farrar to be wholly pleased at his advent on the scene, and Pete’s demeanour showed that he wasn’t, while for some less easily explainable reason Captain Warner seemed far from friendly.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was naturally a little nervous, but I doubt if anyone guessed it.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading As luck had it, the first three batsmen to confront him were Kenny, Craig, and Farrar, the last trio on the first team’s batting-list.
moundnounUS /maʊnd/
(baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
From this reading TOM TWIRLS FOR THE SCRUBS Tom realised, as he walked over to the mound and picked up the ball, that at least a portion of his audience was hostile.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Not that these things bothered Tom very much, however.
as might be expected
From this reading He was naturally a little nervous, but I doubt if anyone guessed it.
easily agitated
From this reading He was naturally a little nervous, but I doubt if anyone guessed it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not expect Pete Farrar to be wholly pleased at his advent on the scene, and Pete’s demeanour showed that he wasn’t, while for some less easily explainable reason Captain Warner seemed far from friendly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TOM TWIRLS FOR THE SCRUBS Tom realised, as he walked over to the mound and picked up the ball, that at least a portion of his audience was hostile.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He could not expect Pete Farrar to be wholly pleased at his advent on the scene, and Pete’s demeanour showed that he wasn’t, while for some less easily explainable reason Captain Warner seemed far from friendly.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading TOM TWIRLS FOR THE SCRUBS Tom realised, as he walked over to the mound and picked up the ball, that at least a portion of his audience was hostile.
Pete
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From this reading He could not expect Pete Farrar to be wholly pleased at his advent on the scene, and Pete’s demeanour showed that he wasn’t, while for some less easily explainable reason Captain Warner seemed far from friendly.
Pete's
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From this reading He could not expect Pete Farrar to be wholly pleased at his advent on the scene, and Pete’s demeanour showed that he wasn’t, while for some less easily explainable reason Captain Warner seemed far from friendly.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading TOM TWIRLS FOR THE SCRUBS Tom realised, as he walked over to the mound and picked up the ball, that at least a portion of his audience was hostile.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading He could not expect Pete Farrar to be wholly pleased at his advent on the scene, and Pete’s demeanour showed that he wasn’t, while for some less easily explainable reason Captain Warner seemed far from friendly.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading TOM TWIRLS FOR THE SCRUBS Tom realised, as he walked over to the mound and picked up the ball, that at least a portion of his audience was hostile.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading TOM TWIRLS FOR THE SCRUBS Tom realised, as he walked over to the mound and picked up the ball, that at least a portion of his audience was hostile.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He could not expect Pete Farrar to be wholly pleased at his advent on the scene, and Pete’s demeanour showed that he wasn’t, while for some less easily explainable reason Captain Warner seemed far from friendly.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading He could not expect Pete Farrar to be wholly pleased at his advent on the scene, and Pete’s demeanour showed that he wasn’t, while for some less easily explainable reason Captain Warner seemed far from friendly.
SCRUBSnoun
protective garment worn by surgeons during operations
From this reading TOM TWIRLS FOR THE SCRUBS Tom realised, as he walked over to the mound and picked up the ball, that at least a portion of his audience was hostile.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He could not expect Pete Farrar to be wholly pleased at his advent on the scene, and Pete’s demeanour showed that he wasn’t, while for some less easily explainable reason Captain Warner seemed far from friendly.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He could not expect Pete Farrar to be wholly pleased at his advent on the scene, and Pete’s demeanour showed that he wasn’t, while for some less easily explainable reason Captain Warner seemed far from friendly.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He could not expect Pete Farrar to be wholly pleased at his advent on the scene, and Pete’s demeanour showed that he wasn’t, while for some less easily explainable reason Captain Warner seemed far from friendly.
team'snounUS /tiːmz/
possessive form of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading As luck had it, the first three batsmen to confront him were Kenny, Craig, and Farrar, the last trio on the first team’s batting-list.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TOM TWIRLS FOR THE SCRUBS Tom realised, as he walked over to the mound and picked up the ball, that at least a portion of his audience was hostile.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOM TWIRLS FOR THE SCRUBS Tom realised, as he walked over to the mound and picked up the ball, that at least a portion of his audience was hostile.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Not that these things bothered Tom very much, however.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Not that these things bothered Tom very much, however.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading As luck had it, the first three batsmen to confront him were Kenny, Craig, and Farrar, the last trio on the first team’s batting-list.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TOM TWIRLS FOR THE SCRUBS Tom realised, as he walked over to the mound and picked up the ball, that at least a portion of his audience was hostile.
male cat
From this reading TOM TWIRLS FOR THE SCRUBS Tom realised, as he walked over to the mound and picked up the ball, that at least a portion of his audience was hostile.
trionounUS /ˈtriːoʊ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading As luck had it, the first three batsmen to confront him were Kenny, Craig, and Farrar, the last trio on the first team’s batting-list.
TWIRLSnounUS /twɜːrlz/
plural of “twirl” — a sharp bend in a line produced when a line having a loop is pulled tight
From this reading TOM TWIRLS FOR THE SCRUBS Tom realised, as he walked over to the mound and picked up the ball, that at least a portion of his audience was hostile.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading TOM TWIRLS FOR THE SCRUBS Tom realised, as he walked over to the mound and picked up the ball, that at least a portion of his audience was hostile.
precisely as stated
From this reading Not that these things bothered Tom very much, however.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading TOM TWIRLS FOR THE SCRUBS Tom realised, as he walked over to the mound and picked up the ball, that at least a portion of his audience was hostile.
WarnernounUS /ˈwɔːrnər/
United States filmmaker who with his brothers founded the movie studio that produced the first talking picture (1881-1958)
From this reading He could not expect Pete Farrar to be wholly pleased at his advent on the scene, and Pete’s demeanour showed that he wasn’t, while for some less easily explainable reason Captain Warner seemed far from friendly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TOM TWIRLS FOR THE SCRUBS Tom realised, as he walked over to the mound and picked up the ball, that at least a portion of his audience was hostile.
wasn't
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From this reading He could not expect Pete Farrar to be wholly pleased at his advent on the scene, and Pete’s demeanour showed that he wasn’t, while for some less easily explainable reason Captain Warner seemed far from friendly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As luck had it, the first three batsmen to confront him were Kenny, Craig, and Farrar, the last trio on the first team’s batting-list.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He could not expect Pete Farrar to be wholly pleased at his advent on the scene, and Pete’s demeanour showed that he wasn’t, while for some less easily explainable reason Captain Warner seemed far from friendly.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He could not expect Pete Farrar to be wholly pleased at his advent on the scene, and Pete’s demeanour showed that he wasn’t, while for some less easily explainable reason Captain Warner seemed far from friendly.
