used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MATCH GAME For a long time there had been great rivalry between the ball teams of Riverdale and Exeter; the latter, a small town lying five miles inland, where there was a boys’ preparatory school.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading The ball grounds were just outside of the village, and not only were the people of Riverdale there in large numbers, but the crowd was augmented by farmers from the surrounding country who had come in for their Saturday trading and took advantage of the opportunity to see a good ball game.
AlnounUS /æl/
a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite
From this reading The Riverdale high school captain, Al Hayden, the druggist’s son, had picked his team with great care for this important occasion, and Phil had been chosen pitcher.
in addition
From this reading Several wagon loads of “fans” from Exeter also rode over in the wake of the bus that carried their ball players, to participate in the fun and excitement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A MATCH GAME For a long time there had been great rivalry between the ball teams of Riverdale and Exeter; the latter, a small town lying five miles inland, where there was a boys’ preparatory school.
augmentedadjectiveUS /ɑːɡˈmentɪd/
added to or made greater in amount or number or strength
From this reading The ball grounds were just outside of the village, and not only were the people of Riverdale there in large numbers, but the crowd was augmented by farmers from the surrounding country who had come in for their Saturday trading and took advantage of the opportunity to see a good ball game.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading A MATCH GAME For a long time there had been great rivalry between the ball teams of Riverdale and Exeter; the latter, a small town lying five miles inland, where there was a boys’ preparatory school.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This year each had won five games out of a series of ten, and the extra game to be played to-day was to decide the championship.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A MATCH GAME For a long time there had been great rivalry between the ball teams of Riverdale and Exeter; the latter, a small town lying five miles inland, where there was a boys’ preparatory school.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading A MATCH GAME For a long time there had been great rivalry between the ball teams of Riverdale and Exeter; the latter, a small town lying five miles inland, where there was a boys’ preparatory school.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A MATCH GAME For a long time there had been great rivalry between the ball teams of Riverdale and Exeter; the latter, a small town lying five miles inland, where there was a boys’ preparatory school.
busnounUS /bʌs/
a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
From this reading Several wagon loads of “fans” from Exeter also rode over in the wake of the bus that carried their ball players, to participate in the fun and excitement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The ball grounds were just outside of the village, and not only were the people of Riverdale there in large numbers, but the crowd was augmented by farmers from the surrounding country who had come in for their Saturday trading and took advantage of the opportunity to see a good ball game.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The ball grounds were just outside of the village, and not only were the people of Riverdale there in large numbers, but the crowd was augmented by farmers from the surrounding country who had come in for their Saturday trading and took advantage of the opportunity to see a good ball game.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The Riverdale high school captain, Al Hayden, the druggist’s son, had picked his team with great care for this important occasion, and Phil had been chosen pitcher.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The Riverdale high school captain, Al Hayden, the druggist’s son, had picked his team with great care for this important occasion, and Phil had been chosen pitcher.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Several wagon loads of “fans” from Exeter also rode over in the wake of the bus that carried their ball players, to participate in the fun and excitement.
championshipnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/
the status of being a champion
From this reading This year each had won five games out of a series of ten, and the extra game to be played to-day was to decide the championship.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading The Riverdale high school captain, Al Hayden, the druggist’s son, had picked his team with great care for this important occasion, and Phil had been chosen pitcher.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The ball grounds were just outside of the village, and not only were the people of Riverdale there in large numbers, but the crowd was augmented by farmers from the surrounding country who had come in for their Saturday trading and took advantage of the opportunity to see a good ball game.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The ball grounds were just outside of the village, and not only were the people of Riverdale there in large numbers, but the crowd was augmented by farmers from the surrounding country who had come in for their Saturday trading and took advantage of the opportunity to see a good ball game.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The ball grounds were just outside of the village, and not only were the people of Riverdale there in large numbers, but the crowd was augmented by farmers from the surrounding country who had come in for their Saturday trading and took advantage of the opportunity to see a good ball game.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading This year each had won five games out of a series of ten, and the extra game to be played to-day was to decide the championship.
druggist'snounUS /ˈdrʌɡəsts/
possessive form of “druggist” — a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs
From this reading The Riverdale high school captain, Al Hayden, the druggist’s son, had picked his team with great care for this important occasion, and Phil had been chosen pitcher.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading This year each had won five games out of a series of ten, and the extra game to be played to-day was to decide the championship.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Several wagon loads of “fans” from Exeter also rode over in the wake of the bus that carried their ball players, to participate in the fun and excitement.
Exeter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MATCH GAME For a long time there had been great rivalry between the ball teams of Riverdale and Exeter; the latter, a small town lying five miles inland, where there was a boys’ preparatory school.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading This year each had won five games out of a series of ten, and the extra game to be played to-day was to decide the championship.
fansnounUS /fænz/
plural of “fan” — a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces
From this reading Several wagon loads of “fans” from Exeter also rode over in the wake of the bus that carried their ball players, to participate in the fun and excitement.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading The ball grounds were just outside of the village, and not only were the people of Riverdale there in large numbers, but the crowd was augmented by farmers from the surrounding country who had come in for their Saturday trading and took advantage of the opportunity to see a good ball game.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading A MATCH GAME For a long time there had been great rivalry between the ball teams of Riverdale and Exeter; the latter, a small town lying five miles inland, where there was a boys’ preparatory school.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A MATCH GAME For a long time there had been great rivalry between the ball teams of Riverdale and Exeter; the latter, a small town lying five miles inland, where there was a boys’ preparatory school.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The ball grounds were just outside of the village, and not only were the people of Riverdale there in large numbers, but the crowd was augmented by farmers from the surrounding country who had come in for their Saturday trading and took advantage of the opportunity to see a good ball game.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading Several wagon loads of “fans” from Exeter also rode over in the wake of the bus that carried their ball players, to participate in the fun and excitement.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading A MATCH GAME For a long time there had been great rivalry between the ball teams of Riverdale and Exeter; the latter, a small town lying five miles inland, where there was a boys’ preparatory school.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading This year each had won five games out of a series of ten, and the extra game to be played to-day was to decide the championship.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The ball grounds were just outside of the village, and not only were the people of Riverdale there in large numbers, but the crowd was augmented by farmers from the surrounding country who had come in for their Saturday trading and took advantage of the opportunity to see a good ball game.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A MATCH GAME For a long time there had been great rivalry between the ball teams of Riverdale and Exeter; the latter, a small town lying five miles inland, where there was a boys’ preparatory school.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The ball grounds were just outside of the village, and not only were the people of Riverdale there in large numbers, but the crowd was augmented by farmers from the surrounding country who had come in for their Saturday trading and took advantage of the opportunity to see a good ball game.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A MATCH GAME For a long time there had been great rivalry between the ball teams of Riverdale and Exeter; the latter, a small town lying five miles inland, where there was a boys’ preparatory school.
Hayden
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Riverdale high school captain, Al Hayden, the druggist’s son, had picked his team with great care for this important occasion, and Phil had been chosen pitcher.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The Riverdale high school captain, Al Hayden, the druggist’s son, had picked his team with great care for this important occasion, and Phil had been chosen pitcher.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Riverdale high school captain, Al Hayden, the druggist’s son, had picked his team with great care for this important occasion, and Phil had been chosen pitcher.
of great significance or value
From this reading The Riverdale high school captain, Al Hayden, the druggist’s son, had picked his team with great care for this important occasion, and Phil had been chosen pitcher.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The ball grounds were just outside of the village, and not only were the people of Riverdale there in large numbers, but the crowd was augmented by farmers from the surrounding country who had come in for their Saturday trading and took advantage of the opportunity to see a good ball game.
inlandadjectiveUS /ˈɪnlænd/
situated away from an area's coast or border
From this reading A MATCH GAME For a long time there had been great rivalry between the ball teams of Riverdale and Exeter; the latter, a small town lying five miles inland, where there was a boys’ preparatory school.
and nothing more
From this reading The ball grounds were just outside of the village, and not only were the people of Riverdale there in large numbers, but the crowd was augmented by farmers from the surrounding country who had come in for their Saturday trading and took advantage of the opportunity to see a good ball game.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The ball grounds were just outside of the village, and not only were the people of Riverdale there in large numbers, but the crowd was augmented by farmers from the surrounding country who had come in for their Saturday trading and took advantage of the opportunity to see a good ball game.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading A MATCH GAME For a long time there had been great rivalry between the ball teams of Riverdale and Exeter; the latter, a small town lying five miles inland, where there was a boys’ preparatory school.
loadsnounUS /loʊdz/
a large number or amount
From this reading Several wagon loads of “fans” from Exeter also rode over in the wake of the bus that carried their ball players, to participate in the fun and excitement.
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 A MATCH GAME For a long time there had been great rivalry between the ball teams of Riverdale and Exeter; the latter, a small town lying five miles inland, where there was a boys’ preparatory school.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading A MATCH GAME For a long time there had been great rivalry between the ball teams of Riverdale and Exeter; the latter, a small town lying five miles inland, where there was a boys’ preparatory school.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading A MATCH GAME For a long time there had been great rivalry between the ball teams of Riverdale and Exeter; the latter, a small town lying five miles inland, where there was a boys’ preparatory school.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading A MATCH GAME For a long time there had been great rivalry between the ball teams of Riverdale and Exeter; the latter, a small town lying five miles inland, where there was a boys’ preparatory school.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The ball grounds were just outside of the village, and not only were the people of Riverdale there in large numbers, but the crowd was augmented by farmers from the surrounding country who had come in for their Saturday trading and took advantage of the opportunity to see a good ball game.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading The ball grounds were just outside of the village, and not only were the people of Riverdale there in large numbers, but the crowd was augmented by farmers from the surrounding country who had come in for their Saturday trading and took advantage of the opportunity to see a good ball game.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The Riverdale high school captain, Al Hayden, the druggist’s son, had picked his team with great care for this important occasion, and Phil had been chosen pitcher.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MATCH GAME For a long time there had been great rivalry between the ball teams of Riverdale and Exeter; the latter, a small town lying five miles inland, where there was a boys’ preparatory school.
and nothing more
From this reading The ball grounds were just outside of the village, and not only were the people of Riverdale there in large numbers, but the crowd was augmented by farmers from the surrounding country who had come in for their Saturday trading and took advantage of the opportunity to see a good ball game.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The ball grounds were just outside of the village, and not only were the people of Riverdale there in large numbers, but the crowd was augmented by farmers from the surrounding country who had come in for their Saturday trading and took advantage of the opportunity to see a good ball game.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This year each had won five games out of a series of ten, and the extra game to be played to-day was to decide the championship.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading The ball grounds were just outside of the village, and not only were the people of Riverdale there in large numbers, but the crowd was augmented by farmers from the surrounding country who had come in for their Saturday trading and took advantage of the opportunity to see a good ball game.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Several wagon loads of “fans” from Exeter also rode over in the wake of the bus that carried their ball players, to participate in the fun and excitement.
participateverbUS /pɑːrˈtɪsəpeɪt/
share in something
From this reading Several wagon loads of “fans” from Exeter also rode over in the wake of the bus that carried their ball players, to participate in the fun and excitement.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The ball grounds were just outside of the village, and not only were the people of Riverdale there in large numbers, but the crowd was augmented by farmers from the surrounding country who had come in for their Saturday trading and took advantage of the opportunity to see a good ball game.
Phil
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Riverdale high school captain, Al Hayden, the druggist’s son, had picked his team with great care for this important occasion, and Phil had been chosen pitcher.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading The Riverdale high school captain, Al Hayden, the druggist’s son, had picked his team with great care for this important occasion, and Phil had been chosen pitcher.
pitchernounUS /ˈpɪtʃər/
(baseball) the person who does the pitching
From this reading The Riverdale high school captain, Al Hayden, the druggist’s son, had picked his team with great care for this important occasion, and Phil had been chosen pitcher.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading This year each had won five games out of a series of ten, and the extra game to be played to-day was to decide the championship.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading Several wagon loads of “fans” from Exeter also rode over in the wake of the bus that carried their ball players, to participate in the fun and excitement.
preparatoryadjectiveUS /prɪˈperətɔːri/
preceding and preparing for something
From this reading A MATCH GAME For a long time there had been great rivalry between the ball teams of Riverdale and Exeter; the latter, a small town lying five miles inland, where there was a boys’ preparatory school.
rivalrynounUS /ˈraɪvəlri/
the act of competing as for profit or a prize
From this reading A MATCH GAME For a long time there had been great rivalry between the ball teams of Riverdale and Exeter; the latter, a small town lying five miles inland, where there was a boys’ preparatory school.
Riverdale
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A MATCH GAME For a long time there had been great rivalry between the ball teams of Riverdale and Exeter; the latter, a small town lying five miles inland, where there was a boys’ preparatory school.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Several wagon loads of “fans” from Exeter also rode over in the wake of the bus that carried their ball players, to participate in the fun and excitement.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The ball grounds were just outside of the village, and not only were the people of Riverdale there in large numbers, but the crowd was augmented by farmers from the surrounding country who had come in for their Saturday trading and took advantage of the opportunity to see a good ball game.
an educational institution
From this reading A MATCH GAME For a long time there had been great rivalry between the ball teams of Riverdale and Exeter; the latter, a small town lying five miles inland, where there was a boys’ preparatory school.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The ball grounds were just outside of the village, and not only were the people of Riverdale there in large numbers, but the crowd was augmented by farmers from the surrounding country who had come in for their Saturday trading and took advantage of the opportunity to see a good ball game.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading This year each had won five games out of a series of ten, and the extra game to be played to-day was to decide the championship.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several wagon loads of “fans” from Exeter also rode over in the wake of the bus that carried their ball players, to participate in the fun and excitement.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A MATCH GAME For a long time there had been great rivalry between the ball teams of Riverdale and Exeter; the latter, a small town lying five miles inland, where there was a boys’ preparatory school.
a male human offspring
From this reading The Riverdale high school captain, Al Hayden, the druggist’s son, had picked his team with great care for this important occasion, and Phil had been chosen pitcher.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading The ball grounds were just outside of the village, and not only were the people of Riverdale there in large numbers, but the crowd was augmented by farmers from the surrounding country who had come in for their Saturday trading and took advantage of the opportunity to see a good ball game.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading The Riverdale high school captain, Al Hayden, the druggist’s son, had picked his team with great care for this important occasion, and Phil had been chosen pitcher.
teamsnounUS /tiːmz/
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading A MATCH GAME For a long time there had been great rivalry between the ball teams of Riverdale and Exeter; the latter, a small town lying five miles inland, where there was a boys’ preparatory school.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading This year each had won five games out of a series of ten, and the extra game to be played to-day was to decide the championship.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Several wagon loads of “fans” from Exeter also rode over in the wake of the bus that carried their ball players, to participate in the fun and excitement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MATCH GAME For a long time there had been great rivalry between the ball teams of Riverdale and Exeter; the latter, a small town lying five miles inland, where there was a boys’ preparatory school.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The ball grounds were just outside of the village, and not only were the people of Riverdale there in large numbers, but the crowd was augmented by farmers from the surrounding country who had come in for their Saturday trading and took advantage of the opportunity to see a good ball game.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A MATCH GAME For a long time there had been great rivalry between the ball teams of Riverdale and Exeter; the latter, a small town lying five miles inland, where there was a boys’ preparatory school.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This year each had won five games out of a series of ten, and the extra game to be played to-day was to decide the championship.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A MATCH GAME For a long time there had been great rivalry between the ball teams of Riverdale and Exeter; the latter, a small town lying five miles inland, where there was a boys’ preparatory school.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This year each had won five games out of a series of ten, and the extra game to be played to-day was to decide the championship.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This year each had won five games out of a series of ten, and the extra game to be played to-day was to decide the championship.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The ball grounds were just outside of the village, and not only were the people of Riverdale there in large numbers, but the crowd was augmented by farmers from the surrounding country who had come in for their Saturday trading and took advantage of the opportunity to see a good ball game.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading A MATCH GAME For a long time there had been great rivalry between the ball teams of Riverdale and Exeter; the latter, a small town lying five miles inland, where there was a boys’ preparatory school.
tradingnounUS /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/
buying or selling securities or commodities
From this reading The ball grounds were just outside of the village, and not only were the people of Riverdale there in large numbers, but the crowd was augmented by farmers from the surrounding country who had come in for their Saturday trading and took advantage of the opportunity to see a good ball game.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The ball grounds were just outside of the village, and not only were the people of Riverdale there in large numbers, but the crowd was augmented by farmers from the surrounding country who had come in for their Saturday trading and took advantage of the opportunity to see a good ball game.
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading Several wagon loads of “fans” from Exeter also rode over in the wake of the bus that carried their ball players, to participate in the fun and excitement.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading Several wagon loads of “fans” from Exeter also rode over in the wake of the bus that carried their ball players, to participate in the fun and excitement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A MATCH GAME For a long time there had been great rivalry between the ball teams of Riverdale and Exeter; the latter, a small town lying five miles inland, where there was a boys’ preparatory school.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The ball grounds were just outside of the village, and not only were the people of Riverdale there in large numbers, but the crowd was augmented by farmers from the surrounding country who had come in for their Saturday trading and took advantage of the opportunity to see a good ball game.
in or at the place that
From this reading A MATCH GAME For a long time there had been great rivalry between the ball teams of Riverdale and Exeter; the latter, a small town lying five miles inland, where there was a boys’ preparatory school.
which person or people
From this reading The ball grounds were just outside of the village, and not only were the people of Riverdale there in large numbers, but the crowd was augmented by farmers from the surrounding country who had come in for their Saturday trading and took advantage of the opportunity to see a good ball game.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Riverdale high school captain, Al Hayden, the druggist’s son, had picked his team with great care for this important occasion, and Phil had been chosen pitcher.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading This year each had won five games out of a series of ten, and the extra game to be played to-day was to decide the championship.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading This year each had won five games out of a series of ten, and the extra game to be played to-day was to decide the championship.
