used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They passed with covert glances, avoided each other when possible and doubtless caused some disappointment to a certain element in the school who had been for several weeks eagerly expecting a fracas between the two.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading The boxing lessons had been abandoned, since, as Jimmy pathetically pointed out, there was no use getting ready for something that couldn’t happen.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It occurred to him at about this time that it wouldn’t look well for Dud to make the first team, even as a substitute, and for him to get chucked back to the second nine.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading DUD SERVES THEM UP Between Dud and Starling Meyer existed an armed neutrality.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DUD SERVES THEM UP Between Dud and Starling Meyer existed an armed neutrality.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading DUD SERVES THEM UP Between Dud and Starling Meyer existed an armed neutrality.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The boxing lessons had been abandoned, since, as Jimmy pathetically pointed out, there was no use getting ready for something that couldn’t happen.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It occurred to him at about this time that it wouldn’t look well for Dud to make the first team, even as a substitute, and for him to get chucked back to the second nine.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The gloves were returned to their owners, and, robbed of self-defense as a principal interest in life, Jimmy gave his attention to playing baseball.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading They passed with covert glances, avoided each other when possible and doubtless caused some disappointment to a certain element in the school who had been for several weeks eagerly expecting a fracas between the two.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It occurred to him at about this time that it wouldn’t look well for Dud to make the first team, even as a substitute, and for him to get chucked back to the second nine.
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 gloves were returned to their owners, and, robbed of self-defense as a principal interest in life, Jimmy gave his attention to playing baseball.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They passed with covert glances, avoided each other when possible and doubtless caused some disappointment to a certain element in the school who had been for several weeks eagerly expecting a fracas between the two.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading DUD SERVES THEM UP Between Dud and Starling Meyer existed an armed neutrality.
boxingnounUS /ˈbɑːksɪŋ/
fighting with the fists
From this reading The boxing lessons had been abandoned, since, as Jimmy pathetically pointed out, there was no use getting ready for something that couldn’t happen.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading They passed with covert glances, avoided each other when possible and doubtless caused some disappointment to a certain element in the school who had been for several weeks eagerly expecting a fracas between the two.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading They passed with covert glances, avoided each other when possible and doubtless caused some disappointment to a certain element in the school who had been for several weeks eagerly expecting a fracas between the two.
chuckedverbUS /tʃʌkt/
past form of “chuck” — throw carelessly
From this reading It occurred to him at about this time that it wouldn’t look well for Dud to make the first team, even as a substitute, and for him to get chucked back to the second nine.
couldn't
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From this reading The boxing lessons had been abandoned, since, as Jimmy pathetically pointed out, there was no use getting ready for something that couldn’t happen.
covertnounUS /ˈkoʊvərt/
a flock of coots
From this reading They passed with covert glances, avoided each other when possible and doubtless caused some disappointment to a certain element in the school who had been for several weeks eagerly expecting a fracas between the two.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading They passed with covert glances, avoided each other when possible and doubtless caused some disappointment to a certain element in the school who had been for several weeks eagerly expecting a fracas between the two.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading They passed with covert glances, avoided each other when possible and doubtless caused some disappointment to a certain element in the school who had been for several weeks eagerly expecting a fracas between the two.
DUDnounUS /dʌd/
someone who is unsuccessful
From this reading DUD SERVES THEM UP Between Dud and Starling Meyer existed an armed neutrality.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading They passed with covert glances, avoided each other when possible and doubtless caused some disappointment to a certain element in the school who had been for several weeks eagerly expecting a fracas between the two.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading They passed with covert glances, avoided each other when possible and doubtless caused some disappointment to a certain element in the school who had been for several weeks eagerly expecting a fracas between the two.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading They passed with covert glances, avoided each other when possible and doubtless caused some disappointment to a certain element in the school who had been for several weeks eagerly expecting a fracas between the two.
divisible by two
From this reading It occurred to him at about this time that it wouldn’t look well for Dud to make the first team, even as a substitute, and for him to get chucked back to the second nine.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading DUD SERVES THEM UP Between Dud and Starling Meyer existed an armed neutrality.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading They passed with covert glances, avoided each other when possible and doubtless caused some disappointment to a certain element in the school who had been for several weeks eagerly expecting a fracas between the two.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It occurred to him at about this time that it wouldn’t look well for Dud to make the first team, even as a substitute, and for him to get chucked back to the second nine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They passed with covert glances, avoided each other when possible and doubtless caused some disappointment to a certain element in the school who had been for several weeks eagerly expecting a fracas between the two.
fracasnounUS /ˈfreɪkəs/
noisy quarrel
From this reading They passed with covert glances, avoided each other when possible and doubtless caused some disappointment to a certain element in the school who had been for several weeks eagerly expecting a fracas between the two.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The gloves were returned to their owners, and, robbed of self-defense as a principal interest in life, Jimmy gave his attention to playing baseball.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It occurred to him at about this time that it wouldn’t look well for Dud to make the first team, even as a substitute, and for him to get chucked back to the second nine.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The boxing lessons had been abandoned, since, as Jimmy pathetically pointed out, there was no use getting ready for something that couldn’t happen.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading They passed with covert glances, avoided each other when possible and doubtless caused some disappointment to a certain element in the school who had been for several weeks eagerly expecting a fracas between the two.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading The gloves were returned to their owners, and, robbed of self-defense as a principal interest in life, Jimmy gave his attention to playing baseball.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They passed with covert glances, avoided each other when possible and doubtless caused some disappointment to a certain element in the school who had been for several weeks eagerly expecting a fracas between the two.
come to pass
From this reading The boxing lessons had been abandoned, since, as Jimmy pathetically pointed out, there was no use getting ready for something that couldn’t happen.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It occurred to him at about this time that it wouldn’t look well for Dud to make the first team, even as a substitute, and for him to get chucked back to the second nine.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The gloves were returned to their owners, and, robbed of self-defense as a principal interest in life, Jimmy gave his attention to playing baseball.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They passed with covert glances, avoided each other when possible and doubtless caused some disappointment to a certain element in the school who had been for several weeks eagerly expecting a fracas between the two.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The gloves were returned to their owners, and, robbed of self-defense as a principal interest in life, Jimmy gave his attention to playing baseball.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It occurred to him at about this time that it wouldn’t look well for Dud to make the first team, even as a substitute, and for him to get chucked back to the second nine.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading The boxing lessons had been abandoned, since, as Jimmy pathetically pointed out, there was no use getting ready for something that couldn’t happen.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading The boxing lessons had been abandoned, since, as Jimmy pathetically pointed out, there was no use getting ready for something that couldn’t happen.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The gloves were returned to their owners, and, robbed of self-defense as a principal interest in life, Jimmy gave his attention to playing baseball.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It occurred to him at about this time that it wouldn’t look well for Dud to make the first team, even as a substitute, and for him to get chucked back to the second nine.
engage in
From this reading It occurred to him at about this time that it wouldn’t look well for Dud to make the first team, even as a substitute, and for him to get chucked back to the second nine.
Meyer
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From this reading DUD SERVES THEM UP Between Dud and Starling Meyer existed an armed neutrality.
neutralitynounUS /nuːˈtræləti/
nonparticipation in a dispute or war
From this reading DUD SERVES THEM UP Between Dud and Starling Meyer existed an armed neutrality.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading It occurred to him at about this time that it wouldn’t look well for Dud to make the first team, even as a substitute, and for him to get chucked back to the second nine.
not any; not one
From this reading The boxing lessons had been abandoned, since, as Jimmy pathetically pointed out, there was no use getting ready for something that couldn’t happen.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading It occurred to him at about this time that it wouldn’t look well for Dud to make the first team, even as a substitute, and for him to get chucked back to the second nine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The gloves were returned to their owners, and, robbed of self-defense as a principal interest in life, Jimmy gave his attention to playing baseball.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They passed with covert glances, avoided each other when possible and doubtless caused some disappointment to a certain element in the school who had been for several weeks eagerly expecting a fracas between the two.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The boxing lessons had been abandoned, since, as Jimmy pathetically pointed out, there was no use getting ready for something that couldn’t happen.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading The gloves were returned to their owners, and, robbed of self-defense as a principal interest in life, Jimmy gave his attention to playing baseball.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading They passed with covert glances, avoided each other when possible and doubtless caused some disappointment to a certain element in the school who had been for several weeks eagerly expecting a fracas between the two.
patheticallyadverbUS /pəˈθetɪkəli/
in a manner arousing sympathy and compassion
From this reading The boxing lessons had been abandoned, since, as Jimmy pathetically pointed out, there was no use getting ready for something that couldn’t happen.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading The gloves were returned to their owners, and, robbed of self-defense as a principal interest in life, Jimmy gave his attention to playing baseball.
having a point
From this reading The boxing lessons had been abandoned, since, as Jimmy pathetically pointed out, there was no use getting ready for something that couldn’t happen.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading They passed with covert glances, avoided each other when possible and doubtless caused some disappointment to a certain element in the school who had been for several weeks eagerly expecting a fracas between the two.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading The gloves were returned to their owners, and, robbed of self-defense as a principal interest in life, Jimmy gave his attention to playing baseball.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The boxing lessons had been abandoned, since, as Jimmy pathetically pointed out, there was no use getting ready for something that couldn’t happen.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The gloves were returned to their owners, and, robbed of self-defense as a principal interest in life, Jimmy gave his attention to playing baseball.
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading The gloves were returned to their owners, and, robbed of self-defense as a principal interest in life, Jimmy gave his attention to playing baseball.
an educational institution
From this reading They passed with covert glances, avoided each other when possible and doubtless caused some disappointment to a certain element in the school who had been for several weeks eagerly expecting a fracas between the two.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading It occurred to him at about this time that it wouldn’t look well for Dud to make the first team, even as a substitute, and for him to get chucked back to the second nine.
self-defensenounUS /ˌselfdɪˈfens/
the act of defending yourself
From this reading The gloves were returned to their owners, and, robbed of self-defense as a principal interest in life, Jimmy gave his attention to playing baseball.
SERVESnounUS /sɜːrvz/
plural of “serve” — (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play
From this reading DUD SERVES THEM UP Between Dud and Starling Meyer existed an armed neutrality.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading They passed with covert glances, avoided each other when possible and doubtless caused some disappointment to a certain element in the school who had been for several weeks eagerly expecting a fracas between the two.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The boxing lessons had been abandoned, since, as Jimmy pathetically pointed out, there was no use getting ready for something that couldn’t happen.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They passed with covert glances, avoided each other when possible and doubtless caused some disappointment to a certain element in the school who had been for several weeks eagerly expecting a fracas between the two.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The boxing lessons had been abandoned, since, as Jimmy pathetically pointed out, there was no use getting ready for something that couldn’t happen.
StarlingnounUS /ˈstɑːrlɪŋ/
gregarious birds native to the Old World
From this reading DUD SERVES THEM UP Between Dud and Starling Meyer existed an armed neutrality.
substituteverbUS /ˈsʌbstətuːt/
put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
From this reading It occurred to him at about this time that it wouldn’t look well for Dud to make the first team, even as a substitute, and for him to get chucked back to the second nine.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading It occurred to him at about this time that it wouldn’t look well for Dud to make the first team, even as a substitute, and for him to get chucked back to the second nine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The boxing lessons had been abandoned, since, as Jimmy pathetically pointed out, there was no use getting ready for something that couldn’t happen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They passed with covert glances, avoided each other when possible and doubtless caused some disappointment to a certain element in the school who had been for several weeks eagerly expecting a fracas between the two.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The gloves were returned to their owners, and, robbed of self-defense as a principal interest in life, Jimmy gave his attention to playing baseball.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading DUD SERVES THEM UP Between Dud and Starling Meyer existed an armed neutrality.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The boxing lessons had been abandoned, since, as Jimmy pathetically pointed out, there was no use getting ready for something that couldn’t happen.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They passed with covert glances, avoided each other when possible and doubtless caused some disappointment to a certain element in the school who had been for several weeks eagerly expecting a fracas between the two.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It occurred to him at about this time that it wouldn’t look well for Dud to make the first team, even as a substitute, and for him to get chucked back to the second nine.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It occurred to him at about this time that it wouldn’t look well for Dud to make the first team, even as a substitute, and for him to get chucked back to the second nine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They passed with covert glances, avoided each other when possible and doubtless caused some disappointment to a certain element in the school who had been for several weeks eagerly expecting a fracas between the two.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They passed with covert glances, avoided each other when possible and doubtless caused some disappointment to a certain element in the school who had been for several weeks eagerly expecting a fracas between the two.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading DUD SERVES THEM UP Between Dud and Starling Meyer existed an armed neutrality.
the act of using
From this reading The boxing lessons had been abandoned, since, as Jimmy pathetically pointed out, there was no use getting ready for something that couldn’t happen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The boxing lessons had been abandoned, since, as Jimmy pathetically pointed out, there was no use getting ready for something that couldn’t happen.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading They passed with covert glances, avoided each other when possible and doubtless caused some disappointment to a certain element in the school who had been for several weeks eagerly expecting a fracas between the two.
(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 It occurred to him at about this time that it wouldn’t look well for Dud to make the first team, even as a substitute, and for him to get chucked back to the second nine.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The gloves were returned to their owners, and, robbed of self-defense as a principal interest in life, Jimmy gave his attention to playing baseball.
at the time that
From this reading They passed with covert glances, avoided each other when possible and doubtless caused some disappointment to a certain element in the school who had been for several weeks eagerly expecting a fracas between the two.
which person or people
From this reading They passed with covert glances, avoided each other when possible and doubtless caused some disappointment to a certain element in the school who had been for several weeks eagerly expecting a fracas between the two.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They passed with covert glances, avoided each other when possible and doubtless caused some disappointment to a certain element in the school who had been for several weeks eagerly expecting a fracas between the two.
wouldn't
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From this reading It occurred to him at about this time that it wouldn’t look well for Dud to make the first team, even as a substitute, and for him to get chucked back to the second nine.
