aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Well, fellows," remarked Bob Somers, one day, as they lounged about in the grateful shade of the big elm tree on the campus, "it certainly paid us to stand up for ourselves."
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "Yesterday, five to three, against the Hilltons!
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The "Rambler Club's ball nine" didn't always win in the inter-scholastic series; but they had so many victories to their credit that further opposition to their representing the school was never heard.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE "HOPES" ARE BLASTED Several weeks later the baseball season was in full blast.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Well, fellows," remarked Bob Somers, one day, as they lounged about in the grateful shade of the big elm tree on the campus, "it certainly paid us to stand up for ourselves."
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading The "Rambler Club's ball nine" didn't always win in the inter-scholastic series; but they had so many victories to their credit that further opposition to their representing the school was never heard.
baseballnounUS /ˈbeɪsˈbɔːl/
a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs
From this reading THE "HOPES" ARE BLASTED Several weeks later the baseball season was in full blast.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Well, fellows," remarked Bob Somers, one day, as they lounged about in the grateful shade of the big elm tree on the campus, "it certainly paid us to stand up for ourselves."
blastverbUS /blæst/
make a strident sound
From this reading THE "HOPES" ARE BLASTED Several weeks later the baseball season was in full blast.
BLASTEDadjectiveUS /ˈblæstəd/
expletives used informally as intensifiers
From this reading THE "HOPES" ARE BLASTED Several weeks later the baseball season was in full blast.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading "Well, fellows," remarked Bob Somers, one day, as they lounged about in the grateful shade of the big elm tree on the campus, "it certainly paid us to stand up for ourselves."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The "Rambler Club's ball nine" didn't always win in the inter-scholastic series; but they had so many victories to their credit that further opposition to their representing the school was never heard.
campusnounUS /ˈkæmpəs/
a field on which the buildings of a university are situated
From this reading "Well, fellows," remarked Bob Somers, one day, as they lounged about in the grateful shade of the big elm tree on the campus, "it certainly paid us to stand up for ourselves."
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Well, fellows," remarked Bob Somers, one day, as they lounged about in the grateful shade of the big elm tree on the campus, "it certainly paid us to stand up for ourselves."
chirped
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From this reading "Sure as doughnuts, those no-trespassing signs are going to come down," chirped Tom Clifton.
Clifton
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From this reading "Sure as doughnuts, those no-trespassing signs are going to come down," chirped Tom Clifton.
Club'snounUS /klʌbz/
possessive form of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading The "Rambler Club's ball nine" didn't always win in the inter-scholastic series; but they had so many victories to their credit that further opposition to their representing the school was never heard.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Sure as doughnuts, those no-trespassing signs are going to come down," chirped Tom Clifton.
approval
From this reading The "Rambler Club's ball nine" didn't always win in the inter-scholastic series; but they had so many victories to their credit that further opposition to their representing the school was never heard.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Well, fellows," remarked Bob Somers, one day, as they lounged about in the grateful shade of the big elm tree on the campus, "it certainly paid us to stand up for ourselves."
didn't
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From this reading The "Rambler Club's ball nine" didn't always win in the inter-scholastic series; but they had so many victories to their credit that further opposition to their representing the school was never heard.
doughnutsnounUS /ˈdoʊnʌts/
plural of “doughnut” — a toroidal shape
From this reading "Sure as doughnuts, those no-trespassing signs are going to come down," chirped Tom Clifton.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Sure as doughnuts, those no-trespassing signs are going to come down," chirped Tom Clifton.
elmnounUS /elm/
any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading "Well, fellows," remarked Bob Somers, one day, as they lounged about in the grateful shade of the big elm tree on the campus, "it certainly paid us to stand up for ourselves."
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "Well, fellows," remarked Bob Somers, one day, as they lounged about in the grateful shade of the big elm tree on the campus, "it certainly paid us to stand up for ourselves."
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading "Yesterday, five to three, against the Hilltons!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Well, fellows," remarked Bob Somers, one day, as they lounged about in the grateful shade of the big elm tree on the campus, "it certainly paid us to stand up for ourselves."
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading THE "HOPES" ARE BLASTED Several weeks later the baseball season was in full blast.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The "Rambler Club's ball nine" didn't always win in the inter-scholastic series; but they had so many victories to their credit that further opposition to their representing the school was never heard.
the act of departing
From this reading "Sure as doughnuts, those no-trespassing signs are going to come down," chirped Tom Clifton.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading "Well, fellows," remarked Bob Somers, one day, as they lounged about in the grateful shade of the big elm tree on the campus, "it certainly paid us to stand up for ourselves."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The "Rambler Club's ball nine" didn't always win in the inter-scholastic series; but they had so many victories to their credit that further opposition to their representing the school was never heard.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The "Rambler Club's ball nine" didn't always win in the inter-scholastic series; but they had so many victories to their credit that further opposition to their representing the school was never heard.
Hilltons
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From this reading "Yesterday, five to three, against the Hilltons!
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading THE "HOPES" ARE BLASTED Several weeks later the baseball season was in full blast.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE "HOPES" ARE BLASTED Several weeks later the baseball season was in full blast.
inter-scholastic
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From this reading The "Rambler Club's ball nine" didn't always win in the inter-scholastic series; but they had so many victories to their credit that further opposition to their representing the school was never heard.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Well, fellows," remarked Bob Somers, one day, as they lounged about in the grateful shade of the big elm tree on the campus, "it certainly paid us to stand up for ourselves."
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE "HOPES" ARE BLASTED Several weeks later the baseball season was in full blast.
lounged
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From this reading "Well, fellows," remarked Bob Somers, one day, as they lounged about in the grateful shade of the big elm tree on the campus, "it certainly paid us to stand up for ourselves."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The "Rambler Club's ball nine" didn't always win in the inter-scholastic series; but they had so many victories to their credit that further opposition to their representing the school was never heard.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The "Rambler Club's ball nine" didn't always win in the inter-scholastic series; but they had so many victories to their credit that further opposition to their representing the school was never heard.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading The "Rambler Club's ball nine" didn't always win in the inter-scholastic series; but they had so many victories to their credit that further opposition to their representing the school was never heard.
no-trespassing
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From this reading "Sure as doughnuts, those no-trespassing signs are going to come down," chirped Tom Clifton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Well, fellows," remarked Bob Somers, one day, as they lounged about in the grateful shade of the big elm tree on the campus, "it certainly paid us to stand up for ourselves."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Well, fellows," remarked Bob Somers, one day, as they lounged about in the grateful shade of the big elm tree on the campus, "it certainly paid us to stand up for ourselves."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Well, fellows," remarked Bob Somers, one day, as they lounged about in the grateful shade of the big elm tree on the campus, "it certainly paid us to stand up for ourselves."
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading The "Rambler Club's ball nine" didn't always win in the inter-scholastic series; but they had so many victories to their credit that further opposition to their representing the school was never heard.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading "Well, fellows," remarked Bob Somers, one day, as they lounged about in the grateful shade of the big elm tree on the campus, "it certainly paid us to stand up for ourselves."
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading "Well, fellows," remarked Bob Somers, one day, as they lounged about in the grateful shade of the big elm tree on the campus, "it certainly paid us to stand up for ourselves."
RamblernounUS /ˈræmblər/
a person who takes long walks in the country
From this reading The "Rambler Club's ball nine" didn't always win in the inter-scholastic series; but they had so many victories to their credit that further opposition to their representing the school was never heard.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Well, fellows," remarked Bob Somers, one day, as they lounged about in the grateful shade of the big elm tree on the campus, "it certainly paid us to stand up for ourselves."
representingverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading The "Rambler Club's ball nine" didn't always win in the inter-scholastic series; but they had so many victories to their credit that further opposition to their representing the school was never heard.
an educational institution
From this reading The "Rambler Club's ball nine" didn't always win in the inter-scholastic series; but they had so many victories to their credit that further opposition to their representing the school was never heard.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading THE "HOPES" ARE BLASTED Several weeks later the baseball season was in full blast.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading The "Rambler Club's ball nine" didn't always win in the inter-scholastic series; but they had so many victories to their credit that further opposition to their representing the school was never heard.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading THE "HOPES" ARE BLASTED Several weeks later the baseball season was in full blast.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading "Well, fellows," remarked Bob Somers, one day, as they lounged about in the grateful shade of the big elm tree on the campus, "it certainly paid us to stand up for ourselves."
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading "Sure as doughnuts, those no-trespassing signs are going to come down," chirped Tom Clifton.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The "Rambler Club's ball nine" didn't always win in the inter-scholastic series; but they had so many victories to their credit that further opposition to their representing the school was never heard.
Somers
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From this reading "Well, fellows," remarked Bob Somers, one day, as they lounged about in the grateful shade of the big elm tree on the campus, "it certainly paid us to stand up for ourselves."
be standing; be upright
From this reading "Well, fellows," remarked Bob Somers, one day, as they lounged about in the grateful shade of the big elm tree on the campus, "it certainly paid us to stand up for ourselves."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Sure as doughnuts, those no-trespassing signs are going to come down," chirped Tom Clifton.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The "Rambler Club's ball nine" didn't always win in the inter-scholastic series; but they had so many victories to their credit that further opposition to their representing the school was never heard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE "HOPES" ARE BLASTED Several weeks later the baseball season was in full blast.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The "Rambler Club's ball nine" didn't always win in the inter-scholastic series; but they had so many victories to their credit that further opposition to their representing the school was never heard.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The "Rambler Club's ball nine" didn't always win in the inter-scholastic series; but they had so many victories to their credit that further opposition to their representing the school was never heard.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Sure as doughnuts, those no-trespassing signs are going to come down," chirped Tom Clifton.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "Yesterday, five to three, against the Hilltons!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The "Rambler Club's ball nine" didn't always win in the inter-scholastic series; but they had so many victories to their credit that further opposition to their representing the school was never heard.
male cat
From this reading "Sure as doughnuts, those no-trespassing signs are going to come down," chirped Tom Clifton.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading "Well, fellows," remarked Bob Somers, one day, as they lounged about in the grateful shade of the big elm tree on the campus, "it certainly paid us to stand up for ourselves."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Well, fellows," remarked Bob Somers, one day, as they lounged about in the grateful shade of the big elm tree on the campus, "it certainly paid us to stand up for ourselves."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Well, fellows," remarked Bob Somers, one day, as they lounged about in the grateful shade of the big elm tree on the campus, "it certainly paid us to stand up for ourselves."
victoriesnounUS /ˈvɪktəriz/
plural of “victory” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading The "Rambler Club's ball nine" didn't always win in the inter-scholastic series; but they had so many victories to their credit that further opposition to their representing the school was never heard.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE "HOPES" ARE BLASTED Several weeks later the baseball season was in full blast.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE "HOPES" ARE BLASTED Several weeks later the baseball season was in full blast.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, fellows," remarked Bob Somers, one day, as they lounged about in the grateful shade of the big elm tree on the campus, "it certainly paid us to stand up for ourselves."
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading The "Rambler Club's ball nine" didn't always win in the inter-scholastic series; but they had so many victories to their credit that further opposition to their representing the school was never heard.
the day immediately before today
From this reading "Yesterday, five to three, against the Hilltons!
