Chapter X · Playing the Game

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

From this reading “Hear ye a little lesson—can ye the truth divine?

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading The sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Milk ye may mix with water, and water will mix with wine; Mix as ye may on your prairies, mix in your hope and toil, But know in all your mixing that water won’t mix with oil!”

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

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

From this reading Milk ye may mix with water, and water will mix with wine; Mix as ye may on your prairies, mix in your hope and toil, But know in all your mixing that water won’t mix with oil!”

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Milk ye may mix with water, and water will mix with wine; Mix as ye may on your prairies, mix in your hope and toil, But know in all your mixing that water won’t mix with oil!”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

plural of “backer” — invests in a theatrical production

From this reading The sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading The sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

plural of “base” — installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading _The Empire Builders._ With only one run to the good, Harry Grant in the pitcher’s box, the bases full and nobody out, the finish of the ninth inning in the last game of the Dominion Day tournament looked gloomy enough for Plainville.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The “rooting” was over; there is a point beyond which no loyalty can “root”; the situation was too dramatic for speech.

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From this reading The sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading _The Empire Builders._ With only one run to the good, Harry Grant in the pitcher’s box, the bases full and nobody out, the finish of the ninth inning in the last game of the Dominion Day tournament looked gloomy enough for Plainville.

plural of “builder” — a substance added to soaps or detergents to increase their cleansing action

From this reading _The Empire Builders._ With only one run to the good, Harry Grant in the pitcher’s box, the bases full and nobody out, the finish of the ninth inning in the last game of the Dominion Day tournament looked gloomy enough for Plainville.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Milk ye may mix with water, and water will mix with wine; Mix as ye may on your prairies, mix in your hope and toil, But know in all your mixing that water won’t mix with oil!”

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “Hear ye a little lesson—can ye the truth divine?

object formed by a mold

From this reading The sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

biting and grinding food in your mouth so it becomes soft enough to swallow

From this reading The sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading The sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading The sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave

From this reading The sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading _The Empire Builders._ With only one run to the good, Harry Grant in the pitcher’s box, the bases full and nobody out, the finish of the ninth inning in the last game of the Dominion Day tournament looked gloomy enough for Plainville.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading The sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

emanating from God

From this reading “Hear ye a little lesson—can ye the truth divine?

dominance or power through legal authority

From this reading _The Empire Builders._ With only one run to the good, Harry Grant in the pitcher’s box, the bases full and nobody out, the finish of the ninth inning in the last game of the Dominion Day tournament looked gloomy enough for Plainville.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading The “rooting” was over; there is a point beyond which no loyalty can “root”; the situation was too dramatic for speech.

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

From this reading The sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised

From this reading _The Empire Builders._ With only one run to the good, Harry Grant in the pitcher’s box, the bases full and nobody out, the finish of the ninth inning in the last game of the Dominion Day tournament looked gloomy enough for Plainville.

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

From this reading _The Empire Builders._ With only one run to the good, Harry Grant in the pitcher’s box, the bases full and nobody out, the finish of the ninth inning in the last game of the Dominion Day tournament looked gloomy enough for Plainville.

plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading The sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading The sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading _The Empire Builders._ With only one run to the good, Harry Grant in the pitcher’s box, the bases full and nobody out, the finish of the ninth inning in the last game of the Dominion Day tournament looked gloomy enough for Plainville.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _The Empire Builders._ With only one run to the good, Harry Grant in the pitcher’s box, the bases full and nobody out, the finish of the ninth inning in the last game of the Dominion Day tournament looked gloomy enough for Plainville.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading _The Empire Builders._ With only one run to the good, Harry Grant in the pitcher’s box, the bases full and nobody out, the finish of the ninth inning in the last game of the Dominion Day tournament looked gloomy enough for Plainville.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading _The Empire Builders._ With only one run to the good, Harry Grant in the pitcher’s box, the bases full and nobody out, the finish of the ninth inning in the last game of the Dominion Day tournament looked gloomy enough for Plainville.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading The sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

a coating of gold or of something that looks like gold

From this reading The sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

depressingly dark

From this reading _The Empire Builders._ With only one run to the good, Harry Grant in the pitcher’s box, the bases full and nobody out, the finish of the ninth inning in the last game of the Dominion Day tournament looked gloomy enough for Plainville.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading _The Empire Builders._ With only one run to the good, Harry Grant in the pitcher’s box, the bases full and nobody out, the finish of the ninth inning in the last game of the Dominion Day tournament looked gloomy enough for Plainville.

let have

From this reading _The Empire Builders._ With only one run to the good, Harry Grant in the pitcher’s box, the bases full and nobody out, the finish of the ninth inning in the last game of the Dominion Day tournament looked gloomy enough for Plainville.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading The sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

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

From this reading The sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading _The Empire Builders._ With only one run to the good, Harry Grant in the pitcher’s box, the bases full and nobody out, the finish of the ninth inning in the last game of the Dominion Day tournament looked gloomy enough for Plainville.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading “Hear ye a little lesson—can ye the truth divine?

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Milk ye may mix with water, and water will mix with wine; Mix as ye may on your prairies, mix in your hope and toil, But know in all your mixing that water won’t mix with oil!”

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading The sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

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

From this reading Milk ye may mix with water, and water will mix with wine; Mix as ye may on your prairies, mix in your hope and toil, But know in all your mixing that water won’t mix with oil!”

(baseball) one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat

From this reading _The Empire Builders._ With only one run to the good, Harry Grant in the pitcher’s box, the bases full and nobody out, the finish of the ninth inning in the last game of the Dominion Day tournament looked gloomy enough for Plainville.

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

From this reading The “rooting” was over; there is a point beyond which no loyalty can “root”; the situation was too dramatic for speech.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Milk ye may mix with water, and water will mix with wine; Mix as ye may on your prairies, mix in your hope and toil, But know in all your mixing that water won’t mix with oil!”

immediately past

From this reading _The Empire Builders._ With only one run to the good, Harry Grant in the pitcher’s box, the bases full and nobody out, the finish of the ninth inning in the last game of the Dominion Day tournament looked gloomy enough for Plainville.

a unit of instruction

From this reading “Hear ye a little lesson—can ye the truth divine?

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading “Hear ye a little lesson—can ye the truth divine?

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading _The Empire Builders._ With only one run to the good, Harry Grant in the pitcher’s box, the bases full and nobody out, the finish of the ninth inning in the last game of the Dominion Day tournament looked gloomy enough for Plainville.

the quality of being loyal

From this reading The “rooting” was over; there is a point beyond which no loyalty can “root”; the situation was too dramatic for speech.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Milk ye may mix with water, and water will mix with wine; Mix as ye may on your prairies, mix in your hope and toil, But know in all your mixing that water won’t mix with oil!”

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 sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings

From this reading Milk ye may mix with water, and water will mix with wine; Mix as ye may on your prairies, mix in your hope and toil, But know in all your mixing that water won’t mix with oil!”

mix together different elements

From this reading Milk ye may mix with water, and water will mix with wine; Mix as ye may on your prairies, mix in your hope and toil, But know in all your mixing that water won’t mix with oil!”

the act of mixing together

From this reading Milk ye may mix with water, and water will mix with wine; Mix as ye may on your prairies, mix in your hope and toil, But know in all your mixing that water won’t mix with oil!”

position nine in a countable series of things

From this reading _The Empire Builders._ With only one run to the good, Harry Grant in the pitcher’s box, the bases full and nobody out, the finish of the ninth inning in the last game of the Dominion Day tournament looked gloomy enough for Plainville.

not any; not one

From this reading The “rooting” was over; there is a point beyond which no loyalty can “root”; the situation was too dramatic for speech.

no person; not anyone

From this reading _The Empire Builders._ With only one run to the good, Harry Grant in the pitcher’s box, the bases full and nobody out, the finish of the ninth inning in the last game of the Dominion Day tournament looked gloomy enough for Plainville.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _The Empire Builders._ With only one run to the good, Harry Grant in the pitcher’s box, the bases full and nobody out, the finish of the ninth inning in the last game of the Dominion Day tournament looked gloomy enough for Plainville.

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading Milk ye may mix with water, and water will mix with wine; Mix as ye may on your prairies, mix in your hope and toil, But know in all your mixing that water won’t mix with oil!”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Milk ye may mix with water, and water will mix with wine; Mix as ye may on your prairies, mix in your hope and toil, But know in all your mixing that water won’t mix with oil!”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _The Empire Builders._ With only one run to the good, Harry Grant in the pitcher’s box, the bases full and nobody out, the finish of the ninth inning in the last game of the Dominion Day tournament looked gloomy enough for Plainville.

and nothing more

From this reading _The Empire Builders._ With only one run to the good, Harry Grant in the pitcher’s box, the bases full and nobody out, the finish of the ninth inning in the last game of the Dominion Day tournament looked gloomy enough for Plainville.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading _The Empire Builders._ With only one run to the good, Harry Grant in the pitcher’s box, the bases full and nobody out, the finish of the ninth inning in the last game of the Dominion Day tournament looked gloomy enough for Plainville.

above and across; more than

From this reading The sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

possessive form of “pitcher” — (baseball) the person who does the pitching

From this reading _The Empire Builders._ With only one run to the good, Harry Grant in the pitcher’s box, the bases full and nobody out, the finish of the ninth inning in the last game of the Dominion Day tournament looked gloomy enough for Plainville.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading The sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

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

From this reading _The Empire Builders._ With only one run to the good, Harry Grant in the pitcher’s box, the bases full and nobody out, the finish of the ninth inning in the last game of the Dominion Day tournament looked gloomy enough for Plainville.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The “rooting” was over; there is a point beyond which no loyalty can “root”; the situation was too dramatic for speech.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading The sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

plural of “prairie” — a treeless grassy plain

From this reading Milk ye may mix with water, and water will mix with wine; Mix as ye may on your prairies, mix in your hope and toil, But know in all your mixing that water won’t mix with oil!”

the entire range of skills or aptitudes or devices used in a particular field or occupation

From this reading The sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground

From this reading The “rooting” was over; there is a point beyond which no loyalty can “root”; the situation was too dramatic for speech.

the process of putting forth roots and beginning to grow

From this reading The “rooting” was over; there is a point beyond which no loyalty can “root”; the situation was too dramatic for speech.

plural of “rope” — a strong line

From this reading The sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading _The Empire Builders._ With only one run to the good, Harry Grant in the pitcher’s box, the bases full and nobody out, the finish of the ninth inning in the last game of the Dominion Day tournament looked gloomy enough for Plainville.

A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.

From this reading The sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading The sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading The “rooting” was over; there is a point beyond which no loyalty can “root”; the situation was too dramatic for speech.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading The “rooting” was over; there is a point beyond which no loyalty can “root”; the situation was too dramatic for speech.

-ing form of “stamp” — walk heavily

From this reading The sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading The sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading The sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Milk ye may mix with water, and water will mix with wine; Mix as ye may on your prairies, mix in your hope and toil, But know in all your mixing that water won’t mix with oil!”

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

From this reading “Hear ye a little lesson—can ye the truth divine?

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The “rooting” was over; there is a point beyond which no loyalty can “root”; the situation was too dramatic for speech.

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

From this reading _The Empire Builders._ With only one run to the good, Harry Grant in the pitcher’s box, the bases full and nobody out, the finish of the ninth inning in the last game of the Dominion Day tournament looked gloomy enough for Plainville.

work hard

From this reading Milk ye may mix with water, and water will mix with wine; Mix as ye may on your prairies, mix in your hope and toil, But know in all your mixing that water won’t mix with oil!”

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The “rooting” was over; there is a point beyond which no loyalty can “root”; the situation was too dramatic for speech.

a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner

From this reading _The Empire Builders._ With only one run to the good, Harry Grant in the pitcher’s box, the bases full and nobody out, the finish of the ninth inning in the last game of the Dominion Day tournament looked gloomy enough for Plainville.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading The sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading “Hear ye a little lesson—can ye the truth divine?

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

in a vague way

From this reading The sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

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

From this reading The sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Milk ye may mix with water, and water will mix with wine; Mix as ye may on your prairies, mix in your hope and toil, But know in all your mixing that water won’t mix with oil!”

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

From this reading The sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

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

From this reading The sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

which person or people

From this reading The sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Milk ye may mix with water, and water will mix with wine; Mix as ye may on your prairies, mix in your hope and toil, But know in all your mixing that water won’t mix with oil!”

fermented juice (of grapes especially)

From this reading Milk ye may mix with water, and water will mix with wine; Mix as ye may on your prairies, mix in your hope and toil, But know in all your mixing that water won’t mix with oil!”

having wings or as if having wings of a specified kind

From this reading The sun was gilding the crest of a great cloud which was already casting its shadow over the prairie, the air was close and hot, the band had long since exhausted their repertoire, and its members, big-lipped from their day’s exertions, gazed dry-throated at the tragedy on the diamond; the Plainville backers, who all day long had placed their two to one on the home team, were stamping up and down behind the ropes that winged the grounds, chewing their cigars and swearing vaguely.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Milk ye may mix with water, and water will mix with wine; Mix as ye may on your prairies, mix in your hope and toil, But know in all your mixing that water won’t mix with oil!”

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From this reading Milk ye may mix with water, and water will mix with wine; Mix as ye may on your prairies, mix in your hope and toil, But know in all your mixing that water won’t mix with oil!”

an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person

From this reading “Hear ye a little lesson—can ye the truth divine?

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Milk ye may mix with water, and water will mix with wine; Mix as ye may on your prairies, mix in your hope and toil, But know in all your mixing that water won’t mix with oil!”