(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 DISAPPOINTMENTS It was "Patterson, Patterson," all over the locker rooms while the ball men were dressing, with frequent mention of Ames, who had especially pleased the crowd, and an occasional word for Owen.
Ames
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From this reading DISAPPOINTMENTS It was "Patterson, Patterson," all over the locker rooms while the ball men were dressing, with frequent mention of Ames, who had especially pleased the crowd, and an occasional word for Owen.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading DISAPPOINTMENTS It was "Patterson, Patterson," all over the locker rooms while the ball men were dressing, with frequent mention of Ames, who had especially pleased the crowd, and an occasional word for Owen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DISAPPOINTMENTS It was "Patterson, Patterson," all over the locker rooms while the ball men were dressing, with frequent mention of Ames, who had especially pleased the crowd, and an occasional word for Owen.
react verbally
From this reading Rob had many questions to answer or evade.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Was the pitcher really as good as he seemed?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Wasn't he surprised at the way Patterson showed up?
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading DISAPPOINTMENTS It was "Patterson, Patterson," all over the locker rooms while the ball men were dressing, with frequent mention of Ames, who had especially pleased the crowd, and an occasional word for Owen.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The disappointment caused by the poor work of the First glorified by contrast the success of the Second.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The disappointment caused by the poor work of the First glorified by contrast the success of the Second.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading The disappointment caused by the poor work of the First glorified by contrast the success of the Second.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading DISAPPOINTMENTS It was "Patterson, Patterson," all over the locker rooms while the ball men were dressing, with frequent mention of Ames, who had especially pleased the crowd, and an occasional word for Owen.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading The disappointment caused by the poor work of the First glorified by contrast the success of the Second.
DISAPPOINTMENTSnounUS /dɪsəˈpɔɪntmənts/
plural of “disappointment” — a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading DISAPPOINTMENTS It was "Patterson, Patterson," all over the locker rooms while the ball men were dressing, with frequent mention of Ames, who had especially pleased the crowd, and an occasional word for Owen.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading DISAPPOINTMENTS It was "Patterson, Patterson," all over the locker rooms while the ball men were dressing, with frequent mention of Ames, who had especially pleased the crowd, and an occasional word for Owen.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading DISAPPOINTMENTS It was "Patterson, Patterson," all over the locker rooms while the ball men were dressing, with frequent mention of Ames, who had especially pleased the crowd, and an occasional word for Owen.
evadeverbUS /ɪˈveɪd/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading Rob had many questions to answer or evade.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The disappointment caused by the poor work of the First glorified by contrast the success of the Second.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DISAPPOINTMENTS It was "Patterson, Patterson," all over the locker rooms while the ball men were dressing, with frequent mention of Ames, who had especially pleased the crowd, and an occasional word for Owen.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading DISAPPOINTMENTS It was "Patterson, Patterson," all over the locker rooms while the ball men were dressing, with frequent mention of Ames, who had especially pleased the crowd, and an occasional word for Owen.
glorifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɔːrəfaɪd/
accorded sacrosanct or authoritative standing
From this reading The disappointment caused by the poor work of the First glorified by contrast the success of the Second.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Was the pitcher really as good as he seemed?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DISAPPOINTMENTS It was "Patterson, Patterson," all over the locker rooms while the ball men were dressing, with frequent mention of Ames, who had especially pleased the crowd, and an occasional word for Owen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wasn't he surprised at the way Patterson showed up?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DISAPPOINTMENTS It was "Patterson, Patterson," all over the locker rooms while the ball men were dressing, with frequent mention of Ames, who had especially pleased the crowd, and an occasional word for Owen.
lockernounUS /ˈlɑːkər/
a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock
From this reading DISAPPOINTMENTS It was "Patterson, Patterson," all over the locker rooms while the ball men were dressing, with frequent mention of Ames, who had especially pleased the crowd, and an occasional word for Owen.
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 Rob had many questions to answer or evade.
the force of workers available
From this reading DISAPPOINTMENTS It was "Patterson, Patterson," all over the locker rooms while the ball men were dressing, with frequent mention of Ames, who had especially pleased the crowd, and an occasional word for Owen.
make reference to
From this reading DISAPPOINTMENTS It was "Patterson, Patterson," all over the locker rooms while the ball men were dressing, with frequent mention of Ames, who had especially pleased the crowd, and an occasional word for Owen.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading DISAPPOINTMENTS It was "Patterson, Patterson," all over the locker rooms while the ball men were dressing, with frequent mention of Ames, who had especially pleased the crowd, and an occasional word for Owen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DISAPPOINTMENTS It was "Patterson, Patterson," all over the locker rooms while the ball men were dressing, with frequent mention of Ames, who had especially pleased the crowd, and an occasional word for Owen.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Rob had many questions to answer or evade.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading DISAPPOINTMENTS It was "Patterson, Patterson," all over the locker rooms while the ball men were dressing, with frequent mention of Ames, who had especially pleased the crowd, and an occasional word for Owen.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading DISAPPOINTMENTS It was "Patterson, Patterson," all over the locker rooms while the ball men were dressing, with frequent mention of Ames, who had especially pleased the crowd, and an occasional word for Owen.
Patterson
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From this reading DISAPPOINTMENTS It was "Patterson, Patterson," all over the locker rooms while the ball men were dressing, with frequent mention of Ames, who had especially pleased the crowd, and an occasional word for Owen.
pitchernounUS /ˈpɪtʃər/
(baseball) the person who does the pitching
From this reading Was the pitcher really as good as he seemed?
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading DISAPPOINTMENTS It was "Patterson, Patterson," all over the locker rooms while the ball men were dressing, with frequent mention of Ames, who had especially pleased the crowd, and an occasional word for Owen.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The disappointment caused by the poor work of the First glorified by contrast the success of the Second.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Rob had many questions to answer or evade.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Was the pitcher really as good as he seemed?
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading Rob had many questions to answer or evade.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading DISAPPOINTMENTS It was "Patterson, Patterson," all over the locker rooms while the ball men were dressing, with frequent mention of Ames, who had especially pleased the crowd, and an occasional word for Owen.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The disappointment caused by the poor work of the First glorified by contrast the success of the Second.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Was the pitcher really as good as he seemed?
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Wasn't he surprised at the way Patterson showed up?
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The disappointment caused by the poor work of the First glorified by contrast the success of the Second.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Wasn't he surprised at the way Patterson showed up?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DISAPPOINTMENTS It was "Patterson, Patterson," all over the locker rooms while the ball men were dressing, with frequent mention of Ames, who had especially pleased the crowd, and an occasional word for Owen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rob had many questions to answer or evade.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Wasn't he surprised at the way Patterson showed up?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DISAPPOINTMENTS It was "Patterson, Patterson," all over the locker rooms while the ball men were dressing, with frequent mention of Ames, who had especially pleased the crowd, and an occasional word for Owen.
Wasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Wasn't he surprised at the way Patterson showed up?
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Wasn't he surprised at the way Patterson showed up?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading DISAPPOINTMENTS It was "Patterson, Patterson," all over the locker rooms while the ball men were dressing, with frequent mention of Ames, who had especially pleased the crowd, and an occasional word for Owen.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading DISAPPOINTMENTS It was "Patterson, Patterson," all over the locker rooms while the ball men were dressing, with frequent mention of Ames, who had especially pleased the crowd, and an occasional word for Owen.
which person or people
From this reading DISAPPOINTMENTS It was "Patterson, Patterson," all over the locker rooms while the ball men were dressing, with frequent mention of Ames, who had especially pleased the crowd, and an occasional word for Owen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DISAPPOINTMENTS It was "Patterson, Patterson," all over the locker rooms while the ball men were dressing, with frequent mention of Ames, who had especially pleased the crowd, and an occasional word for Owen.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading DISAPPOINTMENTS It was "Patterson, Patterson," all over the locker rooms while the ball men were dressing, with frequent mention of Ames, who had especially pleased the crowd, and an occasional word for Owen.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The disappointment caused by the poor work of the First glorified by contrast the success of the Second.
