used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TIE GAME Robert Owen received many attentions from enthusiastic schoolmates that afternoon.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading They hovered around him while he was dressing; they dropped in on him after he reached his room.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading A TIE GAME Robert Owen received many attentions from enthusiastic schoolmates that afternoon.
(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 after all, the voluble flatteries of the ignorant were of little value to Rob compared with the opinions of captain and coach.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But it was Patterson who got the credit for the pitching performance; and Rob, you may be sure, let fall no hint that would lessen the pitcher's glory.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading They hovered around him while he was dressing; they dropped in on him after he reached his room.
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading A TIE GAME Robert Owen received many attentions from enthusiastic schoolmates that afternoon.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But it was Patterson who got the credit for the pitching performance; and Rob, you may be sure, let fall no hint that would lessen the pitcher's glory.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It was encouragement that Pat needed to bring out the best that was in him; he was getting it now in full measure.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It was encouragement that Pat needed to bring out the best that was in him; he was getting it now in full measure.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was Patterson who got the credit for the pitching performance; and Rob, you may be sure, let fall no hint that would lessen the pitcher's glory.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading But after all, the voluble flatteries of the ignorant were of little value to Rob compared with the opinions of captain and coach.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading But after all, the voluble flatteries of the ignorant were of little value to Rob compared with the opinions of captain and coach.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading But after all, the voluble flatteries of the ignorant were of little value to Rob compared with the opinions of captain and coach.
approval
From this reading But it was Patterson who got the credit for the pitching performance; and Rob, you may be sure, let fall no hint that would lessen the pitcher's glory.
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 They hovered around him while he was dressing; they dropped in on him after he reached his room.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading They hovered around him while he was dressing; they dropped in on him after he reached his room.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading It was encouragement that Pat needed to bring out the best that was in him; he was getting it now in full measure.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading A TIE GAME Robert Owen received many attentions from enthusiastic schoolmates that afternoon.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading But it was Patterson who got the credit for the pitching performance; and Rob, you may be sure, let fall no hint that would lessen the pitcher's glory.
flatteries
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From this reading But after all, the voluble flatteries of the ignorant were of little value to Rob compared with the opinions of captain and coach.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But it was Patterson who got the credit for the pitching performance; and Rob, you may be sure, let fall no hint that would lessen the pitcher's glory.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A TIE GAME Robert Owen received many attentions from enthusiastic schoolmates that afternoon.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It was encouragement that Pat needed to bring out the best that was in him; he was getting it now in full measure.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading A TIE GAME Robert Owen received many attentions from enthusiastic schoolmates that afternoon.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading It was encouragement that Pat needed to bring out the best that was in him; he was getting it now in full measure.
a state of high honor
From this reading But it was Patterson who got the credit for the pitching performance; and Rob, you may be sure, let fall no hint that would lessen the pitcher's glory.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But it was Patterson who got the credit for the pitching performance; and Rob, you may be sure, let fall no hint that would lessen the pitcher's glory.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They hovered around him while he was dressing; they dropped in on him after he reached his room.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They hovered around him while he was dressing; they dropped in on him after he reached his room.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading But it was Patterson who got the credit for the pitching performance; and Rob, you may be sure, let fall no hint that would lessen the pitcher's glory.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They hovered around him while he was dressing; they dropped in on him after he reached his room.
hoveredverbUS /ˈhʌvərd/
past form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action
From this reading They hovered around him while he was dressing; they dropped in on him after he reached his room.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading But after all, the voluble flatteries of the ignorant were of little value to Rob compared with the opinions of captain and coach.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They hovered around him while he was dressing; they dropped in on him after he reached his room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was Patterson who got the credit for the pitching performance; and Rob, you may be sure, let fall no hint that would lessen the pitcher's glory.
lessenverbUS /ˈlesən/
decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading But it was Patterson who got the credit for the pitching performance; and Rob, you may be sure, let fall no hint that would lessen the pitcher's glory.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading But it was Patterson who got the credit for the pitching performance; and Rob, you may be sure, let fall no hint that would lessen the pitcher's glory.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But after all, the voluble flatteries of the ignorant were of little value to Rob compared with the opinions of captain and coach.
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 A TIE GAME Robert Owen received many attentions from enthusiastic schoolmates that afternoon.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But it was Patterson who got the credit for the pitching performance; and Rob, you may be sure, let fall no hint that would lessen the pitcher's glory.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading It was encouragement that Pat needed to bring out the best that was in him; he was getting it now in full measure.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It was encouragement that Pat needed to bring out the best that was in him; he was getting it now in full measure.
not any; not one
From this reading But it was Patterson who got the credit for the pitching performance; and Rob, you may be sure, let fall no hint that would lessen the pitcher's glory.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was encouragement that Pat needed to bring out the best that was in him; he was getting it now in full measure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But after all, the voluble flatteries of the ignorant were of little value to Rob compared with the opinions of captain and coach.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They hovered around him while he was dressing; they dropped in on him after he reached his room.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading But after all, the voluble flatteries of the ignorant were of little value to Rob compared with the opinions of captain and coach.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was encouragement that Pat needed to bring out the best that was in him; he was getting it now in full measure.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading A TIE GAME Robert Owen received many attentions from enthusiastic schoolmates that afternoon.
PatverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading It was encouragement that Pat needed to bring out the best that was in him; he was getting it now in full measure.
Patterson
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From this reading But it was Patterson who got the credit for the pitching performance; and Rob, you may be sure, let fall no hint that would lessen the pitcher's glory.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading But it was Patterson who got the credit for the pitching performance; and Rob, you may be sure, let fall no hint that would lessen the pitcher's glory.
pitcher'snounUS /ˈpɪtʃərz/
possessive form of “pitcher” — (baseball) the person who does the pitching
From this reading But it was Patterson who got the credit for the pitching performance; and Rob, you may be sure, let fall no hint that would lessen the pitcher's glory.
pitchingnounUS /ˈpɪtʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of pitcher on a baseball team
From this reading But it was Patterson who got the credit for the pitching performance; and Rob, you may be sure, let fall no hint that would lessen the pitcher's glory.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading They hovered around him while he was dressing; they dropped in on him after he reached his room.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading A TIE GAME Robert Owen received many attentions from enthusiastic schoolmates that afternoon.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading But it was Patterson who got the credit for the pitching performance; and Rob, you may be sure, let fall no hint that would lessen the pitcher's glory.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading A TIE GAME Robert Owen received many attentions from enthusiastic schoolmates that afternoon.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading They hovered around him while he was dressing; they dropped in on him after he reached his room.
schoolmatesnounUS /ˈskuːlmeɪts/
plural of “schoolmate” — an acquaintance that you go to school with
From this reading A TIE GAME Robert Owen received many attentions from enthusiastic schoolmates that afternoon.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading But it was Patterson who got the credit for the pitching performance; and Rob, you may be sure, let fall no hint that would lessen the pitcher's glory.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A TIE GAME Robert Owen received many attentions from enthusiastic schoolmates that afternoon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But it was Patterson who got the credit for the pitching performance; and Rob, you may be sure, let fall no hint that would lessen the pitcher's glory.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They hovered around him while he was dressing; they dropped in on him after he reached his room.
TIEnounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading A TIE GAME Robert Owen received many attentions from enthusiastic schoolmates that afternoon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was encouragement that Pat needed to bring out the best that was in him; he was getting it now in full measure.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading But after all, the voluble flatteries of the ignorant were of little value to Rob compared with the opinions of captain and coach.
volubleadjectiveUS /ˈvɑːljəbəl/
marked by a ready flow of speech
From this reading But after all, the voluble flatteries of the ignorant were of little value to Rob compared with the opinions of captain and coach.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They hovered around him while he was dressing; they dropped in on him after he reached his room.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But after all, the voluble flatteries of the ignorant were of little value to Rob compared with the opinions of captain and coach.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading They hovered around him while he was dressing; they dropped in on him after he reached his room.
which person or people
From this reading But it was Patterson who got the credit for the pitching performance; and Rob, you may be sure, let fall no hint that would lessen the pitcher's glory.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But after all, the voluble flatteries of the ignorant were of little value to Rob compared with the opinions of captain and coach.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But it was Patterson who got the credit for the pitching performance; and Rob, you may be sure, let fall no hint that would lessen the pitcher's glory.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But it was Patterson who got the credit for the pitching performance; and Rob, you may be sure, let fall no hint that would lessen the pitcher's glory.
