used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Somehow the occasion failed to present itself, and, while determined to overcome the other’s resistance by perseverance, he did not want to start out by making a nuisance of himself.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He had to be satisfied with reading about it in the late edition of the evening paper and was vastly disappointed when he learned that the Billies had fallen on Joe Casey in the eighth and driven him to cover, scoring four hits and two runs and securing a lead that the home team had been unable to overcome.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Save that he became slightly acquainted with several other members of the Harrisville Club that morning, he could not be said to have made much progress.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading He wanted very much to see that final game with Doncaster in the afternoon, but it meant the price of two dinners approximately, since it didn’t even occur to him to go without June.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Somehow the occasion failed to present itself, and, while determined to overcome the other’s resistance by perseverance, he did not want to start out by making a nuisance of himself.
move towards
From this reading JUNE GOES TO WORK But Wayne did not approach Manager Milburn that day.
approximatelyadverbUS /əˈprɑːksəmətli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading He wanted very much to see that final game with Doncaster in the afternoon, but it meant the price of two dinners approximately, since it didn’t even occur to him to go without June.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Save that he became slightly acquainted with several other members of the Harrisville Club that morning, he could not be said to have made much progress.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Save that he became slightly acquainted with several other members of the Harrisville Club that morning, he could not be said to have made much progress.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had to be satisfied with reading about it in the late edition of the evening paper and was vastly disappointed when he learned that the Billies had fallen on Joe Casey in the eighth and driven him to cover, scoring four hits and two runs and securing a lead that the home team had been unable to overcome.
Billies
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From this reading He had to be satisfied with reading about it in the late edition of the evening paper and was vastly disappointed when he learned that the Billies had fallen on Joe Casey in the eighth and driven him to cover, scoring four hits and two runs and securing a lead that the home team had been unable to overcome.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading JUNE GOES TO WORK But Wayne did not approach Manager Milburn that day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Somehow the occasion failed to present itself, and, while determined to overcome the other’s resistance by perseverance, he did not want to start out by making a nuisance of himself.
Casey
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From this reading He had to be satisfied with reading about it in the late edition of the evening paper and was vastly disappointed when he learned that the Billies had fallen on Joe Casey in the eighth and driven him to cover, scoring four hits and two runs and securing a lead that the home team had been unable to overcome.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Save that he became slightly acquainted with several other members of the Harrisville Club that morning, he could not be said to have made much progress.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Save that he became slightly acquainted with several other members of the Harrisville Club that morning, he could not be said to have made much progress.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading He had to be satisfied with reading about it in the late edition of the evening paper and was vastly disappointed when he learned that the Billies had fallen on Joe Casey in the eighth and driven him to cover, scoring four hits and two runs and securing a lead that the home team had been unable to overcome.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading JUNE GOES TO WORK But Wayne did not approach Manager Milburn that day.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Somehow the occasion failed to present itself, and, while determined to overcome the other’s resistance by perseverance, he did not want to start out by making a nuisance of himself.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading JUNE GOES TO WORK But Wayne did not approach Manager Milburn that day.
didn't
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From this reading He wanted very much to see that final game with Doncaster in the afternoon, but it meant the price of two dinners approximately, since it didn’t even occur to him to go without June.
dinnersnounUS /ˈdɪnərz/
plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading He wanted very much to see that final game with Doncaster in the afternoon, but it meant the price of two dinners approximately, since it didn’t even occur to him to go without June.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading He had to be satisfied with reading about it in the late edition of the evening paper and was vastly disappointed when he learned that the Billies had fallen on Joe Casey in the eighth and driven him to cover, scoring four hits and two runs and securing a lead that the home team had been unable to overcome.
Doncaster
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From this reading He wanted very much to see that final game with Doncaster in the afternoon, but it meant the price of two dinners approximately, since it didn’t even occur to him to go without June.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading He had to be satisfied with reading about it in the late edition of the evening paper and was vastly disappointed when he learned that the Billies had fallen on Joe Casey in the eighth and driven him to cover, scoring four hits and two runs and securing a lead that the home team had been unable to overcome.
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading He had to be satisfied with reading about it in the late edition of the evening paper and was vastly disappointed when he learned that the Billies had fallen on Joe Casey in the eighth and driven him to cover, scoring four hits and two runs and securing a lead that the home team had been unable to overcome.
eighthadjectiveUS /eɪtθ/
coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position
From this reading He had to be satisfied with reading about it in the late edition of the evening paper and was vastly disappointed when he learned that the Billies had fallen on Joe Casey in the eighth and driven him to cover, scoring four hits and two runs and securing a lead that the home team had been unable to overcome.
divisible by two
From this reading He wanted very much to see that final game with Doncaster in the afternoon, but it meant the price of two dinners approximately, since it didn’t even occur to him to go without June.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He had to be satisfied with reading about it in the late edition of the evening paper and was vastly disappointed when he learned that the Billies had fallen on Joe Casey in the eighth and driven him to cover, scoring four hits and two runs and securing a lead that the home team had been unable to overcome.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Somehow the occasion failed to present itself, and, while determined to overcome the other’s resistance by perseverance, he did not want to start out by making a nuisance of himself.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading He had to be satisfied with reading about it in the late edition of the evening paper and was vastly disappointed when he learned that the Billies had fallen on Joe Casey in the eighth and driven him to cover, scoring four hits and two runs and securing a lead that the home team had been unable to overcome.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading He wanted very much to see that final game with Doncaster in the afternoon, but it meant the price of two dinners approximately, since it didn’t even occur to him to go without June.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading He had to be satisfied with reading about it in the late edition of the evening paper and was vastly disappointed when he learned that the Billies had fallen on Joe Casey in the eighth and driven him to cover, scoring four hits and two runs and securing a lead that the home team had been unable to overcome.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading He wanted very much to see that final game with Doncaster in the afternoon, but it meant the price of two dinners approximately, since it didn’t even occur to him to go without June.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He wanted very much to see that final game with Doncaster in the afternoon, but it meant the price of two dinners approximately, since it didn’t even occur to him to go without June.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading JUNE GOES TO WORK But Wayne did not approach Manager Milburn that day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had to be satisfied with reading about it in the late edition of the evening paper and was vastly disappointed when he learned that the Billies had fallen on Joe Casey in the eighth and driven him to cover, scoring four hits and two runs and securing a lead that the home team had been unable to overcome.
Harrisville
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From this reading Save that he became slightly acquainted with several other members of the Harrisville Club that morning, he could not be said to have made much progress.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Save that he became slightly acquainted with several other members of the Harrisville Club that morning, he could not be said to have made much progress.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Somehow the occasion failed to present itself, and, while determined to overcome the other’s resistance by perseverance, he did not want to start out by making a nuisance of himself.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He wanted very much to see that final game with Doncaster in the afternoon, but it meant the price of two dinners approximately, since it didn’t even occur to him to go without June.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Somehow the occasion failed to present itself, and, while determined to overcome the other’s resistance by perseverance, he did not want to start out by making a nuisance of himself.
hitsnounUS /hɪts/
plural of “hit” — (baseball) a successful stroke in an athletic contest (especially in baseball)
From this reading He had to be satisfied with reading about it in the late edition of the evening paper and was vastly disappointed when he learned that the Billies had fallen on Joe Casey in the eighth and driven him to cover, scoring four hits and two runs and securing a lead that the home team had been unable to overcome.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He had to be satisfied with reading about it in the late edition of the evening paper and was vastly disappointed when he learned that the Billies had fallen on Joe Casey in the eighth and driven him to cover, scoring four hits and two runs and securing a lead that the home team had been unable to overcome.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He wanted very much to see that final game with Doncaster in the afternoon, but it meant the price of two dinners approximately, since it didn’t even occur to him to go without June.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He wanted very much to see that final game with Doncaster in the afternoon, but it meant the price of two dinners approximately, since it didn’t even occur to him to go without June.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Somehow the occasion failed to present itself, and, while determined to overcome the other’s resistance by perseverance, he did not want to start out by making a nuisance of himself.
Joe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had to be satisfied with reading about it in the late edition of the evening paper and was vastly disappointed when he learned that the Billies had fallen on Joe Casey in the eighth and driven him to cover, scoring four hits and two runs and securing a lead that the home team had been unable to overcome.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading JUNE GOES TO WORK But Wayne did not approach Manager Milburn that day.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading He had to be satisfied with reading about it in the late edition of the evening paper and was vastly disappointed when he learned that the Billies had fallen on Joe Casey in the eighth and driven him to cover, scoring four hits and two runs and securing a lead that the home team had been unable to overcome.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading He had to be satisfied with reading about it in the late edition of the evening paper and was vastly disappointed when he learned that the Billies had fallen on Joe Casey in the eighth and driven him to cover, scoring four hits and two runs and securing a lead that the home team had been unable to overcome.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He had to be satisfied with reading about it in the late edition of the evening paper and was vastly disappointed when he learned that the Billies had fallen on Joe Casey in the eighth and driven him to cover, scoring four hits and two runs and securing a lead that the home team had been unable to overcome.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Save that he became slightly acquainted with several other members of the Harrisville Club that morning, he could not be said to have made much progress.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Somehow the occasion failed to present itself, and, while determined to overcome the other’s resistance by perseverance, he did not want to start out by making a nuisance of himself.
ManagernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading JUNE GOES TO WORK But Wayne did not approach Manager Milburn that day.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He wanted very much to see that final game with Doncaster in the afternoon, but it meant the price of two dinners approximately, since it didn’t even occur to him to go without June.
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 Save that he became slightly acquainted with several other members of the Harrisville Club that morning, he could not be said to have made much progress.
Milburn
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From this reading JUNE GOES TO WORK But Wayne did not approach Manager Milburn that day.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Save that he became slightly acquainted with several other members of the Harrisville Club that morning, he could not be said to have made much progress.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Save that he became slightly acquainted with several other members of the Harrisville Club that morning, he could not be said to have made much progress.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading JUNE GOES TO WORK But Wayne did not approach Manager Milburn that day.
nuisancenounUS /ˈnuːsəns/
(law) a broad legal concept including anything that disturbs the reasonable use of your property or endangers life and health or is offensive
From this reading Somehow the occasion failed to present itself, and, while determined to overcome the other’s resistance by perseverance, he did not want to start out by making a nuisance of himself.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Somehow the occasion failed to present itself, and, while determined to overcome the other’s resistance by perseverance, he did not want to start out by making a nuisance of himself.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading He wanted very much to see that final game with Doncaster in the afternoon, but it meant the price of two dinners approximately, since it didn’t even occur to him to go without June.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Somehow the occasion failed to present itself, and, while determined to overcome the other’s resistance by perseverance, he did not want to start out by making a nuisance of himself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had to be satisfied with reading about it in the late edition of the evening paper and was vastly disappointed when he learned that the Billies had fallen on Joe Casey in the eighth and driven him to cover, scoring four hits and two runs and securing a lead that the home team had been unable to overcome.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Save that he became slightly acquainted with several other members of the Harrisville Club that morning, he could not be said to have made much progress.
other's
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From this reading Somehow the occasion failed to present itself, and, while determined to overcome the other’s resistance by perseverance, he did not want to start out by making a nuisance of himself.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Somehow the occasion failed to present itself, and, while determined to overcome the other’s resistance by perseverance, he did not want to start out by making a nuisance of himself.
win a victory over
From this reading Somehow the occasion failed to present itself, and, while determined to overcome the other’s resistance by perseverance, he did not want to start out by making a nuisance of himself.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading He had to be satisfied with reading about it in the late edition of the evening paper and was vastly disappointed when he learned that the Billies had fallen on Joe Casey in the eighth and driven him to cover, scoring four hits and two runs and securing a lead that the home team had been unable to overcome.
perseverancenounUS /ˌpɝː.səˈvɪr.əns/
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in success. (Sự kiên trì, bền bỉ không bỏ cuộc.)
From this reading Somehow the occasion failed to present itself, and, while determined to overcome the other’s resistance by perseverance, he did not want to start out by making a nuisance of himself.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Somehow the occasion failed to present itself, and, while determined to overcome the other’s resistance by perseverance, he did not want to start out by making a nuisance of himself.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading He wanted very much to see that final game with Doncaster in the afternoon, but it meant the price of two dinners approximately, since it didn’t even occur to him to go without June.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Save that he became slightly acquainted with several other members of the Harrisville Club that morning, he could not be said to have made much progress.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading He had to be satisfied with reading about it in the late edition of the evening paper and was vastly disappointed when he learned that the Billies had fallen on Joe Casey in the eighth and driven him to cover, scoring four hits and two runs and securing a lead that the home team had been unable to overcome.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading Somehow the occasion failed to present itself, and, while determined to overcome the other’s resistance by perseverance, he did not want to start out by making a nuisance of himself.
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading He had to be satisfied with reading about it in the late edition of the evening paper and was vastly disappointed when he learned that the Billies had fallen on Joe Casey in the eighth and driven him to cover, scoring four hits and two runs and securing a lead that the home team had been unable to overcome.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Save that he became slightly acquainted with several other members of the Harrisville Club that morning, he could not be said to have made much progress.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading He had to be satisfied with reading about it in the late edition of the evening paper and was vastly disappointed when he learned that the Billies had fallen on Joe Casey in the eighth and driven him to cover, scoring four hits and two runs and securing a lead that the home team had been unable to overcome.
except for; apart from
From this reading Save that he became slightly acquainted with several other members of the Harrisville Club that morning, he could not be said to have made much progress.
scoringnounUS /ˈskɔːrɪŋ/
evaluation of performance by assigning a grade or score
From this reading He had to be satisfied with reading about it in the late edition of the evening paper and was vastly disappointed when he learned that the Billies had fallen on Joe Casey in the eighth and driven him to cover, scoring four hits and two runs and securing a lead that the home team had been unable to overcome.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading He had to be satisfied with reading about it in the late edition of the evening paper and was vastly disappointed when he learned that the Billies had fallen on Joe Casey in the eighth and driven him to cover, scoring four hits and two runs and securing a lead that the home team had been unable to overcome.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He wanted very much to see that final game with Doncaster in the afternoon, but it meant the price of two dinners approximately, since it didn’t even occur to him to go without June.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Save that he became slightly acquainted with several other members of the Harrisville Club that morning, he could not be said to have made much progress.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He wanted very much to see that final game with Doncaster in the afternoon, but it meant the price of two dinners approximately, since it didn’t even occur to him to go without June.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Save that he became slightly acquainted with several other members of the Harrisville Club that morning, he could not be said to have made much progress.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Somehow the occasion failed to present itself, and, while determined to overcome the other’s resistance by perseverance, he did not want to start out by making a nuisance of himself.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Somehow the occasion failed to present itself, and, while determined to overcome the other’s resistance by perseverance, he did not want to start out by making a nuisance of himself.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading He had to be satisfied with reading about it in the late edition of the evening paper and was vastly disappointed when he learned that the Billies had fallen on Joe Casey in the eighth and driven him to cover, scoring four hits and two runs and securing a lead that the home team had been unable to overcome.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading JUNE GOES TO WORK But Wayne did not approach Manager Milburn that day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Somehow the occasion failed to present itself, and, while determined to overcome the other’s resistance by perseverance, he did not want to start out by making a nuisance of himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JUNE GOES TO WORK But Wayne did not approach Manager Milburn that day.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He wanted very much to see that final game with Doncaster in the afternoon, but it meant the price of two dinners approximately, since it didn’t even occur to him to go without June.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading He had to be satisfied with reading about it in the late edition of the evening paper and was vastly disappointed when he learned that the Billies had fallen on Joe Casey in the eighth and driven him to cover, scoring four hits and two runs and securing a lead that the home team had been unable to overcome.
vastlyadverbUS /ˈvæstli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading He had to be satisfied with reading about it in the late edition of the evening paper and was vastly disappointed when he learned that the Billies had fallen on Joe Casey in the eighth and driven him to cover, scoring four hits and two runs and securing a lead that the home team had been unable to overcome.
precisely as stated
From this reading He wanted very much to see that final game with Doncaster in the afternoon, but it meant the price of two dinners approximately, since it didn’t even occur to him to go without June.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Somehow the occasion failed to present itself, and, while determined to overcome the other’s resistance by perseverance, he did not want to start out by making a nuisance of himself.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He wanted very much to see that final game with Doncaster in the afternoon, but it meant the price of two dinners approximately, since it didn’t even occur to him to go without June.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had to be satisfied with reading about it in the late edition of the evening paper and was vastly disappointed when he learned that the Billies had fallen on Joe Casey in the eighth and driven him to cover, scoring four hits and two runs and securing a lead that the home team had been unable to overcome.
WaynenounUS /weɪn/
United States film actor who played tough heroes (1907-1979)
From this reading JUNE GOES TO WORK But Wayne did not approach Manager Milburn that day.
at the time that
From this reading He had to be satisfied with reading about it in the late edition of the evening paper and was vastly disappointed when he learned that the Billies had fallen on Joe Casey in the eighth and driven him to cover, scoring four hits and two runs and securing a lead that the home team had been unable to overcome.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Somehow the occasion failed to present itself, and, while determined to overcome the other’s resistance by perseverance, he did not want to start out by making a nuisance of himself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Save that he became slightly acquainted with several other members of the Harrisville Club that morning, he could not be said to have made much progress.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He wanted very much to see that final game with Doncaster in the afternoon, but it meant the price of two dinners approximately, since it didn’t even occur to him to go without June.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading JUNE GOES TO WORK But Wayne did not approach Manager Milburn that day.
