used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For some reason Jeff had a feeling of discouragement when he realized that Coach Rice did not yet recognize him as having first-team ability and for a few minutes he was inclined to grouch and feel peeved about it.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading For some reason Jeff had a feeling of discouragement when he realized that Coach Rice did not yet recognize him as having first-team ability and for a few minutes he was inclined to grouch and feel peeved about it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading For some reason Jeff had a feeling of discouragement when he realized that Coach Rice did not yet recognize him as having first-team ability and for a few minutes he was inclined to grouch and feel peeved about it.
(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 But his better sense soon dominated the situation and made him realize that he, a Freshman, should be listed as a substitute and Gould given the position at third if for no other reason than that the Sophomore had devoted all the previous season toward trying for the job, and evidently had been willing to play on the scrubs for an extended period just to be in line for the job this year.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Of course, Honey Wiggins and Cy Gordon, the two extra pitchers, were also among the second string men called into uniform, but their names along with those of Jeff, Rabbit and Cas Gorham, appeared very definitely under the list of “substitutes.”
in addition
From this reading Of course, Honey Wiggins and Cy Gordon, the two extra pitchers, were also among the second string men called into uniform, but their names along with those of Jeff, Rabbit and Cas Gorham, appeared very definitely under the list of “substitutes.”
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Jeff and Rabbit Warren and Cas Gorham were among the substitutes whose names appeared on the bulletin board with the regular team the next morning.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But his better sense soon dominated the situation and made him realize that he, a Freshman, should be listed as a substitute and Gould given the position at third if for no other reason than that the Sophomore had devoted all the previous season toward trying for the job, and evidently had been willing to play on the scrubs for an extended period just to be in line for the job this year.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jeff and Rabbit Warren and Cas Gorham were among the substitutes whose names appeared on the bulletin board with the regular team the next morning.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Jeff and Rabbit Warren and Cas Gorham were among the substitutes whose names appeared on the bulletin board with the regular team the next morning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For some reason Jeff had a feeling of discouragement when he realized that Coach Rice did not yet recognize him as having first-team ability and for a few minutes he was inclined to grouch and feel peeved about it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But his better sense soon dominated the situation and made him realize that he, a Freshman, should be listed as a substitute and Gould given the position at third if for no other reason than that the Sophomore had devoted all the previous season toward trying for the job, and evidently had been willing to play on the scrubs for an extended period just to be in line for the job this year.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But his better sense soon dominated the situation and made him realize that he, a Freshman, should be listed as a substitute and Gould given the position at third if for no other reason than that the Sophomore had devoted all the previous season toward trying for the job, and evidently had been willing to play on the scrubs for an extended period just to be in line for the job this year.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But his better sense soon dominated the situation and made him realize that he, a Freshman, should be listed as a substitute and Gould given the position at third if for no other reason than that the Sophomore had devoted all the previous season toward trying for the job, and evidently had been willing to play on the scrubs for an extended period just to be in line for the job this year.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading ON THE BENCH But Wade’s hope was not realized.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading But his better sense soon dominated the situation and made him realize that he, a Freshman, should be listed as a substitute and Gould given the position at third if for no other reason than that the Sophomore had devoted all the previous season toward trying for the job, and evidently had been willing to play on the scrubs for an extended period just to be in line for the job this year.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Jeff and Rabbit Warren and Cas Gorham were among the substitutes whose names appeared on the bulletin board with the regular team the next morning.
bulletinnounUS /ˈbʊlɪtən/
a brief report (especially an official statement issued for immediate publication or broadcast)
From this reading Jeff and Rabbit Warren and Cas Gorham were among the substitutes whose names appeared on the bulletin board with the regular team the next morning.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ON THE BENCH But Wade’s hope was not realized.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Of course, Honey Wiggins and Cy Gordon, the two extra pitchers, were also among the second string men called into uniform, but their names along with those of Jeff, Rabbit and Cas Gorham, appeared very definitely under the list of “substitutes.”
CasnounUS /kæs/
plural of “ca” — a white metallic element that burns with a brilliant light; the fifth most abundant element in the earth's crust; an important component of most plants and animals
From this reading Jeff and Rabbit Warren and Cas Gorham were among the substitutes whose names appeared on the bulletin board with the regular team the next morning.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading For some reason Jeff had a feeling of discouragement when he realized that Coach Rice did not yet recognize him as having first-team ability and for a few minutes he was inclined to grouch and feel peeved about it.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, Honey Wiggins and Cy Gordon, the two extra pitchers, were also among the second string men called into uniform, but their names along with those of Jeff, Rabbit and Cas Gorham, appeared very definitely under the list of “substitutes.”
Cy
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From this reading Of course, Honey Wiggins and Cy Gordon, the two extra pitchers, were also among the second string men called into uniform, but their names along with those of Jeff, Rabbit and Cas Gorham, appeared very definitely under the list of “substitutes.”
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Of course, Honey Wiggins and Cy Gordon, the two extra pitchers, were also among the second string men called into uniform, but their names along with those of Jeff, Rabbit and Cas Gorham, appeared very definitely under the list of “substitutes.”
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading But his better sense soon dominated the situation and made him realize that he, a Freshman, should be listed as a substitute and Gould given the position at third if for no other reason than that the Sophomore had devoted all the previous season toward trying for the job, and evidently had been willing to play on the scrubs for an extended period just to be in line for the job this year.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading For some reason Jeff had a feeling of discouragement when he realized that Coach Rice did not yet recognize him as having first-team ability and for a few minutes he was inclined to grouch and feel peeved about it.
discouragementnounUS /dɪˈskɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading For some reason Jeff had a feeling of discouragement when he realized that Coach Rice did not yet recognize him as having first-team ability and for a few minutes he was inclined to grouch and feel peeved about it.
dominatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːməneɪtəd/
controlled or ruled by superior authority or power
From this reading But his better sense soon dominated the situation and made him realize that he, a Freshman, should be listed as a substitute and Gould given the position at third if for no other reason than that the Sophomore had devoted all the previous season toward trying for the job, and evidently had been willing to play on the scrubs for an extended period just to be in line for the job this year.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading But his better sense soon dominated the situation and made him realize that he, a Freshman, should be listed as a substitute and Gould given the position at third if for no other reason than that the Sophomore had devoted all the previous season toward trying for the job, and evidently had been willing to play on the scrubs for an extended period just to be in line for the job this year.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading But his better sense soon dominated the situation and made him realize that he, a Freshman, should be listed as a substitute and Gould given the position at third if for no other reason than that the Sophomore had devoted all the previous season toward trying for the job, and evidently had been willing to play on the scrubs for an extended period just to be in line for the job this year.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading Of course, Honey Wiggins and Cy Gordon, the two extra pitchers, were also among the second string men called into uniform, but their names along with those of Jeff, Rabbit and Cas Gorham, appeared very definitely under the list of “substitutes.”
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading For some reason Jeff had a feeling of discouragement when he realized that Coach Rice did not yet recognize him as having first-team ability and for a few minutes he was inclined to grouch and feel peeved about it.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading For some reason Jeff had a feeling of discouragement when he realized that Coach Rice did not yet recognize him as having first-team ability and for a few minutes he was inclined to grouch and feel peeved about it.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading For some reason Jeff had a feeling of discouragement when he realized that Coach Rice did not yet recognize him as having first-team ability and for a few minutes he was inclined to grouch and feel peeved about it.
first-team
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From this reading For some reason Jeff had a feeling of discouragement when he realized that Coach Rice did not yet recognize him as having first-team ability and for a few minutes he was inclined to grouch and feel peeved about it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some reason Jeff had a feeling of discouragement when he realized that Coach Rice did not yet recognize him as having first-team ability and for a few minutes he was inclined to grouch and feel peeved about it.
FreshmannounUS /ˈfreʃmən/
a first-year undergraduate
From this reading But his better sense soon dominated the situation and made him realize that he, a Freshman, should be listed as a substitute and Gould given the position at third if for no other reason than that the Sophomore had devoted all the previous season toward trying for the job, and evidently had been willing to play on the scrubs for an extended period just to be in line for the job this year.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading But his better sense soon dominated the situation and made him realize that he, a Freshman, should be listed as a substitute and Gould given the position at third if for no other reason than that the Sophomore had devoted all the previous season toward trying for the job, and evidently had been willing to play on the scrubs for an extended period just to be in line for the job this year.
Gordon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Of course, Honey Wiggins and Cy Gordon, the two extra pitchers, were also among the second string men called into uniform, but their names along with those of Jeff, Rabbit and Cas Gorham, appeared very definitely under the list of “substitutes.”
Gorham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jeff and Rabbit Warren and Cas Gorham were among the substitutes whose names appeared on the bulletin board with the regular team the next morning.
GouldnounUS /ɡuːld/
United States paleontologist and popularizer of science (1941-2002)
From this reading But his better sense soon dominated the situation and made him realize that he, a Freshman, should be listed as a substitute and Gould given the position at third if for no other reason than that the Sophomore had devoted all the previous season toward trying for the job, and evidently had been willing to play on the scrubs for an extended period just to be in line for the job this year.
grouchnounUS /ɡraʊtʃ/
a bad-tempered person
From this reading For some reason Jeff had a feeling of discouragement when he realized that Coach Rice did not yet recognize him as having first-team ability and for a few minutes he was inclined to grouch and feel peeved about it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For some reason Jeff had a feeling of discouragement when he realized that Coach Rice did not yet recognize him as having first-team ability and for a few minutes he was inclined to grouch and feel peeved about it.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading For some reason Jeff had a feeling of discouragement when he realized that Coach Rice did not yet recognize him as having first-team ability and for a few minutes he was inclined to grouch and feel peeved about it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For some reason Jeff had a feeling of discouragement when he realized that Coach Rice did not yet recognize him as having first-team ability and for a few minutes he was inclined to grouch and feel peeved about it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For some reason Jeff had a feeling of discouragement when he realized that Coach Rice did not yet recognize him as having first-team ability and for a few minutes he was inclined to grouch and feel peeved about it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But his better sense soon dominated the situation and made him realize that he, a Freshman, should be listed as a substitute and Gould given the position at third if for no other reason than that the Sophomore had devoted all the previous season toward trying for the job, and evidently had been willing to play on the scrubs for an extended period just to be in line for the job this year.
HoneynounUS /ˈhʌni/
a sweet yellow liquid produced by bees
From this reading Of course, Honey Wiggins and Cy Gordon, the two extra pitchers, were also among the second string men called into uniform, but their names along with those of Jeff, Rabbit and Cas Gorham, appeared very definitely under the list of “substitutes.”
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading ON THE BENCH But Wade’s hope was not realized.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But his better sense soon dominated the situation and made him realize that he, a Freshman, should be listed as a substitute and Gould given the position at third if for no other reason than that the Sophomore had devoted all the previous season toward trying for the job, and evidently had been willing to play on the scrubs for an extended period just to be in line for the job this year.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But his better sense soon dominated the situation and made him realize that he, a Freshman, should be listed as a substitute and Gould given the position at third if for no other reason than that the Sophomore had devoted all the previous season toward trying for the job, and evidently had been willing to play on the scrubs for an extended period just to be in line for the job this year.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading For some reason Jeff had a feeling of discouragement when he realized that Coach Rice did not yet recognize him as having first-team ability and for a few minutes he was inclined to grouch and feel peeved about it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Of course, Honey Wiggins and Cy Gordon, the two extra pitchers, were also among the second string men called into uniform, but their names along with those of Jeff, Rabbit and Cas Gorham, appeared very definitely under the list of “substitutes.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For some reason Jeff had a feeling of discouragement when he realized that Coach Rice did not yet recognize him as having first-team ability and for a few minutes he was inclined to grouch and feel peeved about it.
Jeff
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From this reading Jeff and Rabbit Warren and Cas Gorham were among the substitutes whose names appeared on the bulletin board with the regular team the next morning.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading But his better sense soon dominated the situation and made him realize that he, a Freshman, should be listed as a substitute and Gould given the position at third if for no other reason than that the Sophomore had devoted all the previous season toward trying for the job, and evidently had been willing to play on the scrubs for an extended period just to be in line for the job this year.
and nothing more
From this reading But his better sense soon dominated the situation and made him realize that he, a Freshman, should be listed as a substitute and Gould given the position at third if for no other reason than that the Sophomore had devoted all the previous season toward trying for the job, and evidently had been willing to play on the scrubs for an extended period just to be in line for the job this year.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading But his better sense soon dominated the situation and made him realize that he, a Freshman, should be listed as a substitute and Gould given the position at third if for no other reason than that the Sophomore had devoted all the previous season toward trying for the job, and evidently had been willing to play on the scrubs for an extended period just to be in line for the job this year.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading Of course, Honey Wiggins and Cy Gordon, the two extra pitchers, were also among the second string men called into uniform, but their names along with those of Jeff, Rabbit and Cas Gorham, appeared very definitely under the list of “substitutes.”
listedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪstəd/
on a list
From this reading But his better sense soon dominated the situation and made him realize that he, a Freshman, should be listed as a substitute and Gould given the position at third if for no other reason than that the Sophomore had devoted all the previous season toward trying for the job, and evidently had been willing to play on the scrubs for an extended period just to be in line for the job this year.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But his better sense soon dominated the situation and made him realize that he, a Freshman, should be listed as a substitute and Gould given the position at third if for no other reason than that the Sophomore had devoted all the previous season toward trying for the job, and evidently had been willing to play on the scrubs for an extended period just to be in line for the job this year.
the force of workers available
From this reading Of course, Honey Wiggins and Cy Gordon, the two extra pitchers, were also among the second string men called into uniform, but their names along with those of Jeff, Rabbit and Cas Gorham, appeared very definitely under the list of “substitutes.”
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading For some reason Jeff had a feeling of discouragement when he realized that Coach Rice did not yet recognize him as having first-team ability and for a few minutes he was inclined to grouch and feel peeved about it.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Jeff and Rabbit Warren and Cas Gorham were among the substitutes whose names appeared on the bulletin board with the regular team the next morning.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Jeff and Rabbit Warren and Cas Gorham were among the substitutes whose names appeared on the bulletin board with the regular team the next morning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Jeff and Rabbit Warren and Cas Gorham were among the substitutes whose names appeared on the bulletin board with the regular team the next morning.
not any; not one
From this reading But his better sense soon dominated the situation and made him realize that he, a Freshman, should be listed as a substitute and Gould given the position at third if for no other reason than that the Sophomore had devoted all the previous season toward trying for the job, and evidently had been willing to play on the scrubs for an extended period just to be in line for the job this year.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ON THE BENCH But Wade’s hope was not realized.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course, Honey Wiggins and Cy Gordon, the two extra pitchers, were also among the second string men called into uniform, but their names along with those of Jeff, Rabbit and Cas Gorham, appeared very definitely under the list of “substitutes.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE BENCH But Wade’s hope was not realized.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But his better sense soon dominated the situation and made him realize that he, a Freshman, should be listed as a substitute and Gould given the position at third if for no other reason than that the Sophomore had devoted all the previous season toward trying for the job, and evidently had been willing to play on the scrubs for an extended period just to be in line for the job this year.
peevedadjectiveUS /piːvd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading For some reason Jeff had a feeling of discouragement when he realized that Coach Rice did not yet recognize him as having first-team ability and for a few minutes he was inclined to grouch and feel peeved about it.
an amount of time
From this reading But his better sense soon dominated the situation and made him realize that he, a Freshman, should be listed as a substitute and Gould given the position at third if for no other reason than that the Sophomore had devoted all the previous season toward trying for the job, and evidently had been willing to play on the scrubs for an extended period just to be in line for the job this year.
pitchersnounUS /ˈpɪtʃərz/
plural of “pitcher” — (baseball) the person who does the pitching
From this reading Of course, Honey Wiggins and Cy Gordon, the two extra pitchers, were also among the second string men called into uniform, but their names along with those of Jeff, Rabbit and Cas Gorham, appeared very definitely under the list of “substitutes.”
participate in games or sport
From this reading But his better sense soon dominated the situation and made him realize that he, a Freshman, should be listed as a substitute and Gould given the position at third if for no other reason than that the Sophomore had devoted all the previous season toward trying for the job, and evidently had been willing to play on the scrubs for an extended period just to be in line for the job this year.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading But his better sense soon dominated the situation and made him realize that he, a Freshman, should be listed as a substitute and Gould given the position at third if for no other reason than that the Sophomore had devoted all the previous season toward trying for the job, and evidently had been willing to play on the scrubs for an extended period just to be in line for the job this year.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading But his better sense soon dominated the situation and made him realize that he, a Freshman, should be listed as a substitute and Gould given the position at third if for no other reason than that the Sophomore had devoted all the previous season toward trying for the job, and evidently had been willing to play on the scrubs for an extended period just to be in line for the job this year.
RabbitnounUS /ˈræbət/
any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading Jeff and Rabbit Warren and Cas Gorham were among the substitutes whose names appeared on the bulletin board with the regular team the next morning.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading But his better sense soon dominated the situation and made him realize that he, a Freshman, should be listed as a substitute and Gould given the position at third if for no other reason than that the Sophomore had devoted all the previous season toward trying for the job, and evidently had been willing to play on the scrubs for an extended period just to be in line for the job this year.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading ON THE BENCH But Wade’s hope was not realized.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For some reason Jeff had a feeling of discouragement when he realized that Coach Rice did not yet recognize him as having first-team ability and for a few minutes he was inclined to grouch and feel peeved about it.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading For some reason Jeff had a feeling of discouragement when he realized that Coach Rice did not yet recognize him as having first-team ability and for a few minutes he was inclined to grouch and feel peeved about it.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Jeff and Rabbit Warren and Cas Gorham were among the substitutes whose names appeared on the bulletin board with the regular team the next morning.
RicenounUS /raɪs/
grains used as food either unpolished or more often polished
From this reading For some reason Jeff had a feeling of discouragement when he realized that Coach Rice did not yet recognize him as having first-team ability and for a few minutes he was inclined to grouch and feel peeved about it.
scrubsnoun
protective garment worn by surgeons during operations
From this reading But his better sense soon dominated the situation and made him realize that he, a Freshman, should be listed as a substitute and Gould given the position at third if for no other reason than that the Sophomore had devoted all the previous season toward trying for the job, and evidently had been willing to play on the scrubs for an extended period just to be in line for the job this year.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading But his better sense soon dominated the situation and made him realize that he, a Freshman, should be listed as a substitute and Gould given the position at third if for no other reason than that the Sophomore had devoted all the previous season toward trying for the job, and evidently had been willing to play on the scrubs for an extended period just to be in line for the job this year.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Of course, Honey Wiggins and Cy Gordon, the two extra pitchers, were also among the second string men called into uniform, but their names along with those of Jeff, Rabbit and Cas Gorham, appeared very definitely under the list of “substitutes.”
a general conscious awareness
From this reading But his better sense soon dominated the situation and made him realize that he, a Freshman, should be listed as a substitute and Gould given the position at third if for no other reason than that the Sophomore had devoted all the previous season toward trying for the job, and evidently had been willing to play on the scrubs for an extended period just to be in line for the job this year.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But his better sense soon dominated the situation and made him realize that he, a Freshman, should be listed as a substitute and Gould given the position at third if for no other reason than that the Sophomore had devoted all the previous season toward trying for the job, and evidently had been willing to play on the scrubs for an extended period just to be in line for the job this year.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading But his better sense soon dominated the situation and made him realize that he, a Freshman, should be listed as a substitute and Gould given the position at third if for no other reason than that the Sophomore had devoted all the previous season toward trying for the job, and evidently had been willing to play on the scrubs for an extended period just to be in line for the job this year.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some reason Jeff had a feeling of discouragement when he realized that Coach Rice did not yet recognize him as having first-team ability and for a few minutes he was inclined to grouch and feel peeved about it.
in the near future
From this reading But his better sense soon dominated the situation and made him realize that he, a Freshman, should be listed as a substitute and Gould given the position at third if for no other reason than that the Sophomore had devoted all the previous season toward trying for the job, and evidently had been willing to play on the scrubs for an extended period just to be in line for the job this year.
SophomorenounUS /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/
a second-year undergraduate
From this reading But his better sense soon dominated the situation and made him realize that he, a Freshman, should be listed as a substitute and Gould given the position at third if for no other reason than that the Sophomore had devoted all the previous season toward trying for the job, and evidently had been willing to play on the scrubs for an extended period just to be in line for the job this year.
a lightweight cord
From this reading Of course, Honey Wiggins and Cy Gordon, the two extra pitchers, were also among the second string men called into uniform, but their names along with those of Jeff, Rabbit and Cas Gorham, appeared very definitely under the list of “substitutes.”
substituteverbUS /ˈsʌbstətuːt/
put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
From this reading But his better sense soon dominated the situation and made him realize that he, a Freshman, should be listed as a substitute and Gould given the position at third if for no other reason than that the Sophomore had devoted all the previous season toward trying for the job, and evidently had been willing to play on the scrubs for an extended period just to be in line for the job this year.
substitutesnounUS /ˈsʌbstətuːts/
plural of “substitute” — a person or thing that takes or can take the place of another
From this reading Jeff and Rabbit Warren and Cas Gorham were among the substitutes whose names appeared on the bulletin board with the regular team the next morning.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Jeff and Rabbit Warren and Cas Gorham were among the substitutes whose names appeared on the bulletin board with the regular team the next morning.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But his better sense soon dominated the situation and made him realize that he, a Freshman, should be listed as a substitute and Gould given the position at third if for no other reason than that the Sophomore had devoted all the previous season toward trying for the job, and evidently had been willing to play on the scrubs for an extended period just to be in line for the job this year.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For some reason Jeff had a feeling of discouragement when he realized that Coach Rice did not yet recognize him as having first-team ability and for a few minutes he was inclined to grouch and feel peeved about it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE BENCH But Wade’s hope was not realized.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Of course, Honey Wiggins and Cy Gordon, the two extra pitchers, were also among the second string men called into uniform, but their names along with those of Jeff, Rabbit and Cas Gorham, appeared very definitely under the list of “substitutes.”
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading But his better sense soon dominated the situation and made him realize that he, a Freshman, should be listed as a substitute and Gould given the position at third if for no other reason than that the Sophomore had devoted all the previous season toward trying for the job, and evidently had been willing to play on the scrubs for an extended period just to be in line for the job this year.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But his better sense soon dominated the situation and made him realize that he, a Freshman, should be listed as a substitute and Gould given the position at third if for no other reason than that the Sophomore had devoted all the previous season toward trying for the job, and evidently had been willing to play on the scrubs for an extended period just to be in line for the job this year.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Of course, Honey Wiggins and Cy Gordon, the two extra pitchers, were also among the second string men called into uniform, but their names along with those of Jeff, Rabbit and Cas Gorham, appeared very definitely under the list of “substitutes.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For some reason Jeff had a feeling of discouragement when he realized that Coach Rice did not yet recognize him as having first-team ability and for a few minutes he was inclined to grouch and feel peeved about it.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading But his better sense soon dominated the situation and made him realize that he, a Freshman, should be listed as a substitute and Gould given the position at third if for no other reason than that the Sophomore had devoted all the previous season toward trying for the job, and evidently had been willing to play on the scrubs for an extended period just to be in line for the job this year.
hard to endure
From this reading But his better sense soon dominated the situation and made him realize that he, a Freshman, should be listed as a substitute and Gould given the position at third if for no other reason than that the Sophomore had devoted all the previous season toward trying for the job, and evidently had been willing to play on the scrubs for an extended period just to be in line for the job this year.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Of course, Honey Wiggins and Cy Gordon, the two extra pitchers, were also among the second string men called into uniform, but their names along with those of Jeff, Rabbit and Cas Gorham, appeared very definitely under the list of “substitutes.”
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Of course, Honey Wiggins and Cy Gordon, the two extra pitchers, were also among the second string men called into uniform, but their names along with those of Jeff, Rabbit and Cas Gorham, appeared very definitely under the list of “substitutes.”
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading Of course, Honey Wiggins and Cy Gordon, the two extra pitchers, were also among the second string men called into uniform, but their names along with those of Jeff, Rabbit and Cas Gorham, appeared very definitely under the list of “substitutes.”
precisely as stated
From this reading Of course, Honey Wiggins and Cy Gordon, the two extra pitchers, were also among the second string men called into uniform, but their names along with those of Jeff, Rabbit and Cas Gorham, appeared very definitely under the list of “substitutes.”
Wade'snounUS /weɪdz/
possessive form of “wade” — English tennis player who won many women's singles titles (born in 1945)
From this reading ON THE BENCH But Wade’s hope was not realized.
WarrennounUS /ˈwɔːrən/
United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
From this reading Jeff and Rabbit Warren and Cas Gorham were among the substitutes whose names appeared on the bulletin board with the regular team the next morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON THE BENCH But Wade’s hope was not realized.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Jeff and Rabbit Warren and Cas Gorham were among the substitutes whose names appeared on the bulletin board with the regular team the next morning.
at the time that
From this reading For some reason Jeff had a feeling of discouragement when he realized that Coach Rice did not yet recognize him as having first-team ability and for a few minutes he was inclined to grouch and feel peeved about it.
belonging to which person
From this reading Jeff and Rabbit Warren and Cas Gorham were among the substitutes whose names appeared on the bulletin board with the regular team the next morning.
Wiggins
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From this reading Of course, Honey Wiggins and Cy Gordon, the two extra pitchers, were also among the second string men called into uniform, but their names along with those of Jeff, Rabbit and Cas Gorham, appeared very definitely under the list of “substitutes.”
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading But his better sense soon dominated the situation and made him realize that he, a Freshman, should be listed as a substitute and Gould given the position at third if for no other reason than that the Sophomore had devoted all the previous season toward trying for the job, and evidently had been willing to play on the scrubs for an extended period just to be in line for the job this year.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jeff and Rabbit Warren and Cas Gorham were among the substitutes whose names appeared on the bulletin board with the regular team the next morning.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading But his better sense soon dominated the situation and made him realize that he, a Freshman, should be listed as a substitute and Gould given the position at third if for no other reason than that the Sophomore had devoted all the previous season toward trying for the job, and evidently had been willing to play on the scrubs for an extended period just to be in line for the job this year.
but in spite of that
From this reading For some reason Jeff had a feeling of discouragement when he realized that Coach Rice did not yet recognize him as having first-team ability and for a few minutes he was inclined to grouch and feel peeved about it.
