used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FIRST PRACTICE There was a large attendance at half-past three that afternoon in the baseball cage.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The cage was not a very ambitious affair, for it had been an after-thought and had been built after the building was erected and at a sacrifice of one of the two bowling alleys, which, thrown into the space formerly occupied by a storeroom, supplied area for a modest cage.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The cage was not a very ambitious affair, for it had been an after-thought and had been built after the building was erected and at a sacrifice of one of the two bowling alleys, which, thrown into the space formerly occupied by a storeroom, supplied area for a modest cage.
after-thought
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From this reading The cage was not a very ambitious affair, for it had been an after-thought and had been built after the building was erected and at a sacrifice of one of the two bowling alleys, which, thrown into the space formerly occupied by a storeroom, supplied area for a modest cage.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading FIRST PRACTICE There was a large attendance at half-past three that afternoon in the baseball cage.
alleysnounUS /ˈæliz/
plural of “alley” — a narrow street with walls on both sides
From this reading The cage was not a very ambitious affair, for it had been an after-thought and had been built after the building was erected and at a sacrifice of one of the two bowling alleys, which, thrown into the space formerly occupied by a storeroom, supplied area for a modest cage.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading The cage was not a very ambitious affair, for it had been an after-thought and had been built after the building was erected and at a sacrifice of one of the two bowling alleys, which, thrown into the space formerly occupied by a storeroom, supplied area for a modest cage.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Not that anything very exciting promised, but it was a raw, uncomfortable sort of day outside and fellows were glad of any event that offered a half hour’s mild amusement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The cage was not a very ambitious affair, for it had been an after-thought and had been built after the building was erected and at a sacrifice of one of the two bowling alleys, which, thrown into the space formerly occupied by a storeroom, supplied area for a modest cage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Some forty-odd candidates, most of them last year’s first and second team members, had assembled for work, while fully as many others were on hand to watch proceedings.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Not that anything very exciting promised, but it was a raw, uncomfortable sort of day outside and fellows were glad of any event that offered a half hour’s mild amusement.
any thing at all
From this reading Not that anything very exciting promised, but it was a raw, uncomfortable sort of day outside and fellows were glad of any event that offered a half hour’s mild amusement.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading The cage was not a very ambitious affair, for it had been an after-thought and had been built after the building was erected and at a sacrifice of one of the two bowling alleys, which, thrown into the space formerly occupied by a storeroom, supplied area for a modest cage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Some forty-odd candidates, most of them last year’s first and second team members, had assembled for work, while fully as many others were on hand to watch proceedings.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading Some forty-odd candidates, most of them last year’s first and second team members, had assembled for work, while fully as many others were on hand to watch proceedings.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FIRST PRACTICE There was a large attendance at half-past three that afternoon in the baseball cage.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It was large enough to throw at base distance in and to hold batting practice in if the batter didn’t attempt anything more than a tap.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading FIRST PRACTICE There was a large attendance at half-past three that afternoon in the baseball cage.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading It was large enough to throw at base distance in and to hold batting practice in if the batter didn’t attempt anything more than a tap.
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 FIRST PRACTICE There was a large attendance at half-past three that afternoon in the baseball cage.
batterverbUS /ˈbætər/
strike against forcefully
From this reading It was large enough to throw at base distance in and to hold batting practice in if the batter didn’t attempt anything more than a tap.
battingnounUS /ˈbætɪŋ/
(baseball) the batter's attempt to get on base
From this reading It was large enough to throw at base distance in and to hold batting practice in if the batter didn’t attempt anything more than a tap.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The cage was not a very ambitious affair, for it had been an after-thought and had been built after the building was erected and at a sacrifice of one of the two bowling alleys, which, thrown into the space formerly occupied by a storeroom, supplied area for a modest cage.
bowlingnounUS /ˈboʊlɪŋ/
a game in which balls are rolled at an object or group of objects with the aim of knocking them over or moving them
From this reading The cage was not a very ambitious affair, for it had been an after-thought and had been built after the building was erected and at a sacrifice of one of the two bowling alleys, which, thrown into the space formerly occupied by a storeroom, supplied area for a modest cage.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The cage was not a very ambitious affair, for it had been an after-thought and had been built after the building was erected and at a sacrifice of one of the two bowling alleys, which, thrown into the space formerly occupied by a storeroom, supplied area for a modest cage.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The cage was not a very ambitious affair, for it had been an after-thought and had been built after the building was erected and at a sacrifice of one of the two bowling alleys, which, thrown into the space formerly occupied by a storeroom, supplied area for a modest cage.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not that anything very exciting promised, but it was a raw, uncomfortable sort of day outside and fellows were glad of any event that offered a half hour’s mild amusement.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The cage was not a very ambitious affair, for it had been an after-thought and had been built after the building was erected and at a sacrifice of one of the two bowling alleys, which, thrown into the space formerly occupied by a storeroom, supplied area for a modest cage.
cagenounUS /keɪdʒ/
an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading FIRST PRACTICE There was a large attendance at half-past three that afternoon in the baseball cage.
candidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading Some forty-odd candidates, most of them last year’s first and second team members, had assembled for work, while fully as many others were on hand to watch proceedings.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Not that anything very exciting promised, but it was a raw, uncomfortable sort of day outside and fellows were glad of any event that offered a half hour’s mild amusement.
didn't
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From this reading It was large enough to throw at base distance in and to hold batting practice in if the batter didn’t attempt anything more than a tap.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading It was large enough to throw at base distance in and to hold batting practice in if the batter didn’t attempt anything more than a tap.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It was large enough to throw at base distance in and to hold batting practice in if the batter didn’t attempt anything more than a tap.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading The cage was not a very ambitious affair, for it had been an after-thought and had been built after the building was erected and at a sacrifice of one of the two bowling alleys, which, thrown into the space formerly occupied by a storeroom, supplied area for a modest cage.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Not that anything very exciting promised, but it was a raw, uncomfortable sort of day outside and fellows were glad of any event that offered a half hour’s mild amusement.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading Not that anything very exciting promised, but it was a raw, uncomfortable sort of day outside and fellows were glad of any event that offered a half hour’s mild amusement.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Not that anything very exciting promised, but it was a raw, uncomfortable sort of day outside and fellows were glad of any event that offered a half hour’s mild amusement.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FIRST PRACTICE There was a large attendance at half-past three that afternoon in the baseball cage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Some forty-odd candidates, most of them last year’s first and second team members, had assembled for work, while fully as many others were on hand to watch proceedings.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading The cage was not a very ambitious affair, for it had been an after-thought and had been built after the building was erected and at a sacrifice of one of the two bowling alleys, which, thrown into the space formerly occupied by a storeroom, supplied area for a modest cage.
forty-odd
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From this reading Some forty-odd candidates, most of them last year’s first and second team members, had assembled for work, while fully as many others were on hand to watch proceedings.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Some forty-odd candidates, most of them last year’s first and second team members, had assembled for work, while fully as many others were on hand to watch proceedings.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Not that anything very exciting promised, but it was a raw, uncomfortable sort of day outside and fellows were glad of any event that offered a half hour’s mild amusement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Some forty-odd candidates, most of them last year’s first and second team members, had assembled for work, while fully as many others were on hand to watch proceedings.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Not that anything very exciting promised, but it was a raw, uncomfortable sort of day outside and fellows were glad of any event that offered a half hour’s mild amusement.
half-past
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From this reading FIRST PRACTICE There was a large attendance at half-past three that afternoon in the baseball cage.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Some forty-odd candidates, most of them last year’s first and second team members, had assembled for work, while fully as many others were on hand to watch proceedings.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It was large enough to throw at base distance in and to hold batting practice in if the batter didn’t attempt anything more than a tap.
hour'snounUS /ˈaʊərz/
possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Not that anything very exciting promised, but it was a raw, uncomfortable sort of day outside and fellows were glad of any event that offered a half hour’s mild amusement.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was large enough to throw at base distance in and to hold batting practice in if the batter didn’t attempt anything more than a tap.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FIRST PRACTICE There was a large attendance at half-past three that afternoon in the baseball cage.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The cage was not a very ambitious affair, for it had been an after-thought and had been built after the building was erected and at a sacrifice of one of the two bowling alleys, which, thrown into the space formerly occupied by a storeroom, supplied area for a modest cage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Not that anything very exciting promised, but it was a raw, uncomfortable sort of day outside and fellows were glad of any event that offered a half hour’s mild amusement.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading FIRST PRACTICE There was a large attendance at half-past three that afternoon in the baseball cage.
immediately past
From this reading Some forty-odd candidates, most of them last year’s first and second team members, had assembled for work, while fully as many others were on hand to watch proceedings.
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 Some forty-odd candidates, most of them last year’s first and second team members, had assembled for work, while fully as many others were on hand to watch proceedings.
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 Some forty-odd candidates, most of them last year’s first and second team members, had assembled for work, while fully as many others were on hand to watch proceedings.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading Not that anything very exciting promised, but it was a raw, uncomfortable sort of day outside and fellows were glad of any event that offered a half hour’s mild amusement.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading The cage was not a very ambitious affair, for it had been an after-thought and had been built after the building was erected and at a sacrifice of one of the two bowling alleys, which, thrown into the space formerly occupied by a storeroom, supplied area for a modest cage.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was large enough to throw at base distance in and to hold batting practice in if the batter didn’t attempt anything more than a tap.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Some forty-odd candidates, most of them last year’s first and second team members, had assembled for work, while fully as many others were on hand to watch proceedings.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that anything very exciting promised, but it was a raw, uncomfortable sort of day outside and fellows were glad of any event that offered a half hour’s mild amusement.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The cage was not a very ambitious affair, for it had been an after-thought and had been built after the building was erected and at a sacrifice of one of the two bowling alleys, which, thrown into the space formerly occupied by a storeroom, supplied area for a modest cage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some forty-odd candidates, most of them last year’s first and second team members, had assembled for work, while fully as many others were on hand to watch proceedings.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Not that anything very exciting promised, but it was a raw, uncomfortable sort of day outside and fellows were glad of any event that offered a half hour’s mild amusement.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Some forty-odd candidates, most of them last year’s first and second team members, had assembled for work, while fully as many others were on hand to watch proceedings.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The cage was not a very ambitious affair, for it had been an after-thought and had been built after the building was erected and at a sacrifice of one of the two bowling alleys, which, thrown into the space formerly occupied by a storeroom, supplied area for a modest cage.
others
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From this reading Some forty-odd candidates, most of them last year’s first and second team members, had assembled for work, while fully as many others were on hand to watch proceedings.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Not that anything very exciting promised, but it was a raw, uncomfortable sort of day outside and fellows were glad of any event that offered a half hour’s mild amusement.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading FIRST PRACTICE There was a large attendance at half-past three that afternoon in the baseball cage.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading Some forty-odd candidates, most of them last year’s first and second team members, had assembled for work, while fully as many others were on hand to watch proceedings.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Not that anything very exciting promised, but it was a raw, uncomfortable sort of day outside and fellows were glad of any event that offered a half hour’s mild amusement.
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading Not that anything very exciting promised, but it was a raw, uncomfortable sort of day outside and fellows were glad of any event that offered a half hour’s mild amusement.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading The cage was not a very ambitious affair, for it had been an after-thought and had been built after the building was erected and at a sacrifice of one of the two bowling alleys, which, thrown into the space formerly occupied by a storeroom, supplied area for a modest cage.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Some forty-odd candidates, most of them last year’s first and second team members, had assembled for work, while fully as many others were on hand to watch proceedings.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some forty-odd candidates, most of them last year’s first and second team members, had assembled for work, while fully as many others were on hand to watch proceedings.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Not that anything very exciting promised, but it was a raw, uncomfortable sort of day outside and fellows were glad of any event that offered a half hour’s mild amusement.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The cage was not a very ambitious affair, for it had been an after-thought and had been built after the building was erected and at a sacrifice of one of the two bowling alleys, which, thrown into the space formerly occupied by a storeroom, supplied area for a modest cage.
storeroomnounUS /ˈstɔːrruːm/
a room in which things are stored
From this reading The cage was not a very ambitious affair, for it had been an after-thought and had been built after the building was erected and at a sacrifice of one of the two bowling alleys, which, thrown into the space formerly occupied by a storeroom, supplied area for a modest cage.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The cage was not a very ambitious affair, for it had been an after-thought and had been built after the building was erected and at a sacrifice of one of the two bowling alleys, which, thrown into the space formerly occupied by a storeroom, supplied area for a modest cage.
tapverbUS /tæp/
cut a female screw thread with a tap
From this reading It was large enough to throw at base distance in and to hold batting practice in if the batter didn’t attempt anything more than a tap.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Some forty-odd candidates, most of them last year’s first and second team members, had assembled for work, while fully as many others were on hand to watch proceedings.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was large enough to throw at base distance in and to hold batting practice in if the batter didn’t attempt anything more than a tap.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FIRST PRACTICE There was a large attendance at half-past three that afternoon in the baseball cage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FIRST PRACTICE There was a large attendance at half-past three that afternoon in the baseball cage.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Some forty-odd candidates, most of them last year’s first and second team members, had assembled for work, while fully as many others were on hand to watch proceedings.
in or at that place or location
From this reading FIRST PRACTICE There was a large attendance at half-past three that afternoon in the baseball cage.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading FIRST PRACTICE There was a large attendance at half-past three that afternoon in the baseball cage.
propel through the air
From this reading It was large enough to throw at base distance in and to hold batting practice in if the batter didn’t attempt anything more than a tap.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading The cage was not a very ambitious affair, for it had been an after-thought and had been built after the building was erected and at a sacrifice of one of the two bowling alleys, which, thrown into the space formerly occupied by a storeroom, supplied area for a modest cage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some forty-odd candidates, most of them last year’s first and second team members, had assembled for work, while fully as many others were on hand to watch proceedings.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The cage was not a very ambitious affair, for it had been an after-thought and had been built after the building was erected and at a sacrifice of one of the two bowling alleys, which, thrown into the space formerly occupied by a storeroom, supplied area for a modest cage.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading Not that anything very exciting promised, but it was a raw, uncomfortable sort of day outside and fellows were glad of any event that offered a half hour’s mild amusement.
precisely as stated
From this reading Not that anything very exciting promised, but it was a raw, uncomfortable sort of day outside and fellows were glad of any event that offered a half hour’s mild amusement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FIRST PRACTICE There was a large attendance at half-past three that afternoon in the baseball cage.
look attentively
From this reading Some forty-odd candidates, most of them last year’s first and second team members, had assembled for work, while fully as many others were on hand to watch proceedings.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some forty-odd candidates, most of them last year’s first and second team members, had assembled for work, while fully as many others were on hand to watch proceedings.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The cage was not a very ambitious affair, for it had been an after-thought and had been built after the building was erected and at a sacrifice of one of the two bowling alleys, which, thrown into the space formerly occupied by a storeroom, supplied area for a modest cage.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Some forty-odd candidates, most of them last year’s first and second team members, had assembled for work, while fully as many others were on hand to watch proceedings.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Some forty-odd candidates, most of them last year’s first and second team members, had assembled for work, while fully as many others were on hand to watch proceedings.
year'snounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Some forty-odd candidates, most of them last year’s first and second team members, had assembled for work, while fully as many others were on hand to watch proceedings.
