used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Six games remained; seven in case it became necessary to play a third game with Mount Morris.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The pitching had been good and defensively the team had more than held its own against contenders.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DUD GOES TO THE RESCUE Grafton had now played seven contests with outside teams and had won five and lost two.
any thing at all
From this reading But both Coach Sargent and Captain Murtha would have been anything but displeased if the batting had been heavier or had even shown promise of improvement.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading On the whole the nine had showed average strength.
battingnounUS /ˈbætɪŋ/
(baseball) the batter's attempt to get on base
From this reading But both Coach Sargent and Captain Murtha would have been anything but displeased if the batting had been heavier or had even shown promise of improvement.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Six games remained; seven in case it became necessary to play a third game with Mount Morris.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The pitching had been good and defensively the team had more than held its own against contenders.
the two together, not just one
From this reading But both Coach Sargent and Captain Murtha would have been anything but displeased if the batting had been heavier or had even shown promise of improvement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But both Coach Sargent and Captain Murtha would have been anything but displeased if the batting had been heavier or had even shown promise of improvement.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading But both Coach Sargent and Captain Murtha would have been anything but displeased if the batting had been heavier or had even shown promise of improvement.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Six games remained; seven in case it became necessary to play a third game with Mount Morris.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading But both Coach Sargent and Captain Murtha would have been anything but displeased if the batting had been heavier or had even shown promise of improvement.
contendersnounUS /kənˈtendərz/
plural of “contender” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading The pitching had been good and defensively the team had more than held its own against contenders.
contestsnounUS /ˈkɑːntests/
plural of “contest” — an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading DUD GOES TO THE RESCUE Grafton had now played seven contests with outside teams and had won five and lost two.
defensivelyadverbUS /dɪˈfensɪvli/
in an apologetic and defensive manner
From this reading The pitching had been good and defensively the team had more than held its own against contenders.
displeasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspliːzd/
not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure
From this reading But both Coach Sargent and Captain Murtha would have been anything but displeased if the batting had been heavier or had even shown promise of improvement.
DUDnounUS /dʌd/
someone who is unsuccessful
From this reading DUD GOES TO THE RESCUE Grafton had now played seven contests with outside teams and had won five and lost two.
divisible by two
From this reading But both Coach Sargent and Captain Murtha would have been anything but displeased if the batting had been heavier or had even shown promise of improvement.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading DUD GOES TO THE RESCUE Grafton had now played seven contests with outside teams and had won five and lost two.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Six games remained; seven in case it became necessary to play a third game with Mount Morris.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Six games remained; seven in case it became necessary to play a third game with Mount Morris.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading DUD GOES TO THE RESCUE Grafton had now played seven contests with outside teams and had won five and lost two.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The pitching had been good and defensively the team had more than held its own against contenders.
Grafton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DUD GOES TO THE RESCUE Grafton had now played seven contests with outside teams and had won five and lost two.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DUD GOES TO THE RESCUE Grafton had now played seven contests with outside teams and had won five and lost two.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But both Coach Sargent and Captain Murtha would have been anything but displeased if the batting had been heavier or had even shown promise of improvement.
heavieradjectiveUS /ˈheviər/
comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading But both Coach Sargent and Captain Murtha would have been anything but displeased if the batting had been heavier or had even shown promise of improvement.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The pitching had been good and defensively the team had more than held its own against contenders.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But both Coach Sargent and Captain Murtha would have been anything but displeased if the batting had been heavier or had even shown promise of improvement.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading But both Coach Sargent and Captain Murtha would have been anything but displeased if the batting had been heavier or had even shown promise of improvement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Six games remained; seven in case it became necessary to play a third game with Mount Morris.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Six games remained; seven in case it became necessary to play a third game with Mount Morris.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The pitching had been good and defensively the team had more than held its own against contenders.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading DUD GOES TO THE RESCUE Grafton had now played seven contests with outside teams and had won five and lost two.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The pitching had been good and defensively the team had more than held its own against contenders.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading Six games remained; seven in case it became necessary to play a third game with Mount Morris.
attach to a support
From this reading Six games remained; seven in case it became necessary to play a third game with Mount Morris.
Murtha
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But both Coach Sargent and Captain Murtha would have been anything but displeased if the batting had been heavier or had even shown promise of improvement.
absolutely essential
From this reading Six games remained; seven in case it became necessary to play a third game with Mount Morris.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading On the whole the nine had showed average strength.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading DUD GOES TO THE RESCUE Grafton had now played seven contests with outside teams and had won five and lost two.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But both Coach Sargent and Captain Murtha would have been anything but displeased if the batting had been heavier or had even shown promise of improvement.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the whole the nine had showed average strength.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But both Coach Sargent and Captain Murtha would have been anything but displeased if the batting had been heavier or had even shown promise of improvement.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading DUD GOES TO THE RESCUE Grafton had now played seven contests with outside teams and had won five and lost two.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The pitching had been good and defensively the team had more than held its own against contenders.
pitchingnounUS /ˈpɪtʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of pitcher on a baseball team
From this reading The pitching had been good and defensively the team had more than held its own against contenders.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Six games remained; seven in case it became necessary to play a third game with Mount Morris.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading DUD GOES TO THE RESCUE Grafton had now played seven contests with outside teams and had won five and lost two.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading But both Coach Sargent and Captain Murtha would have been anything but displeased if the batting had been heavier or had even shown promise of improvement.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Six games remained; seven in case it became necessary to play a third game with Mount Morris.
free from harm or evil
From this reading DUD GOES TO THE RESCUE Grafton had now played seven contests with outside teams and had won five and lost two.
SargentnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/
United States painter (born in Italy) known for his society portraits (1856-1925)
From this reading But both Coach Sargent and Captain Murtha would have been anything but displeased if the batting had been heavier or had even shown promise of improvement.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading DUD GOES TO THE RESCUE Grafton had now played seven contests with outside teams and had won five and lost two.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading On the whole the nine had showed average strength.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But both Coach Sargent and Captain Murtha would have been anything but displeased if the batting had been heavier or had even shown promise of improvement.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Six games remained; seven in case it became necessary to play a third game with Mount Morris.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading On the whole the nine had showed average strength.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading The pitching had been good and defensively the team had more than held its own against contenders.
teamsnounUS /tiːmz/
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading DUD GOES TO THE RESCUE Grafton had now played seven contests with outside teams and had won five and lost two.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The pitching had been good and defensively the team had more than held its own against contenders.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DUD GOES TO THE RESCUE Grafton had now played seven contests with outside teams and had won five and lost two.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Six games remained; seven in case it became necessary to play a third game with Mount Morris.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DUD GOES TO THE RESCUE Grafton had now played seven contests with outside teams and had won five and lost two.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading DUD GOES TO THE RESCUE Grafton had now played seven contests with outside teams and had won five and lost two.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading On the whole the nine had showed average strength.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DUD GOES TO THE RESCUE Grafton had now played seven contests with outside teams and had won five and lost two.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading DUD GOES TO THE RESCUE Grafton had now played seven contests with outside teams and had won five and lost two.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But both Coach Sargent and Captain Murtha would have been anything but displeased if the batting had been heavier or had even shown promise of improvement.
