Chapter XII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The first big game of the year with Armour was only a week off and the Varsity was hardly prepared for it.

(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 Also the fact that college-trained men were taking positions in the professional leagues, took a good deal of the rowdyism out of the game and increased its popularity with the “fans” all over the country.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Baseball in the big colleges had come to be almost as scientific as in the professional leagues, which by the way were full of college men--they having been rapidly replacing the old-time every-man-for-himself sluggers who learned their baseball on the back lots, and who while “Kings of the game” in their days were no match for the scientific brainy players of inside baseball which had been developed in the colleges.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading HAL IS DISCOVERED The season was coming along rapidly.

in addition

From this reading Also the fact that college-trained men were taking positions in the professional leagues, took a good deal of the rowdyism out of the game and increased its popularity with the “fans” all over the country.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The first big game of the year with Armour was only a week off and the Varsity was hardly prepared for it.

a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles

From this reading The first big game of the year with Armour was only a week off and the Varsity was hardly prepared for it.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Baseball in the big colleges had come to be almost as scientific as in the professional leagues, which by the way were full of college men--they having been rapidly replacing the old-time every-man-for-himself sluggers who learned their baseball on the back lots, and who while “Kings of the game” in their days were no match for the scientific brainy players of inside baseball which had been developed in the colleges.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Baseball in the big colleges had come to be almost as scientific as in the professional leagues, which by the way were full of college men--they having been rapidly replacing the old-time every-man-for-himself sluggers who learned their baseball on the back lots, and who while “Kings of the game” in their days were no match for the scientific brainy players of inside baseball which had been developed in the colleges.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading Lowell University had been the first to develop the clever “inside ball” as it had come to be called and the other colleges had taken it up.

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 Baseball in the big colleges had come to be almost as scientific as in the professional leagues, which by the way were full of college men--they having been rapidly replacing the old-time every-man-for-himself sluggers who learned their baseball on the back lots, and who while “Kings of the game” in their days were no match for the scientific brainy players of inside baseball which had been developed in the colleges.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Baseball in the big colleges had come to be almost as scientific as in the professional leagues, which by the way were full of college men--they having been rapidly replacing the old-time every-man-for-himself sluggers who learned their baseball on the back lots, and who while “Kings of the game” in their days were no match for the scientific brainy players of inside baseball which had been developed in the colleges.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Baseball in the big colleges had come to be almost as scientific as in the professional leagues, which by the way were full of college men--they having been rapidly replacing the old-time every-man-for-himself sluggers who learned their baseball on the back lots, and who while “Kings of the game” in their days were no match for the scientific brainy players of inside baseball which had been developed in the colleges.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The first big game of the year with Armour was only a week off and the Varsity was hardly prepared for it.

having or marked by unusual and impressive intelligence

From this reading Baseball in the big colleges had come to be almost as scientific as in the professional leagues, which by the way were full of college men--they having been rapidly replacing the old-time every-man-for-himself sluggers who learned their baseball on the back lots, and who while “Kings of the game” in their days were no match for the scientific brainy players of inside baseball which had been developed in the colleges.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Baseball in the big colleges had come to be almost as scientific as in the professional leagues, which by the way were full of college men--they having been rapidly replacing the old-time every-man-for-himself sluggers who learned their baseball on the back lots, and who while “Kings of the game” in their days were no match for the scientific brainy players of inside baseball which had been developed in the colleges.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Lowell University had been the first to develop the clever “inside ball” as it had come to be called and the other colleges had taken it up.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading Lowell University had been the first to develop the clever “inside ball” as it had come to be called and the other colleges had taken it up.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading Baseball in the big colleges had come to be almost as scientific as in the professional leagues, which by the way were full of college men--they having been rapidly replacing the old-time every-man-for-himself sluggers who learned their baseball on the back lots, and who while “Kings of the game” in their days were no match for the scientific brainy players of inside baseball which had been developed in the colleges.

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From this reading Also the fact that college-trained men were taking positions in the professional leagues, took a good deal of the rowdyism out of the game and increased its popularity with the “fans” all over the country.

plural of “college” — the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading Baseball in the big colleges had come to be almost as scientific as in the professional leagues, which by the way were full of college men--they having been rapidly replacing the old-time every-man-for-himself sluggers who learned their baseball on the back lots, and who while “Kings of the game” in their days were no match for the scientific brainy players of inside baseball which had been developed in the colleges.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Baseball in the big colleges had come to be almost as scientific as in the professional leagues, which by the way were full of college men--they having been rapidly replacing the old-time every-man-for-himself sluggers who learned their baseball on the back lots, and who while “Kings of the game” in their days were no match for the scientific brainy players of inside baseball which had been developed in the colleges.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading HAL IS DISCOVERED The season was coming along rapidly.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Also the fact that college-trained men were taking positions in the professional leagues, took a good deal of the rowdyism out of the game and increased its popularity with the “fans” all over the country.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Baseball in the big colleges had come to be almost as scientific as in the professional leagues, which by the way were full of college men--they having been rapidly replacing the old-time every-man-for-himself sluggers who learned their baseball on the back lots, and who while “Kings of the game” in their days were no match for the scientific brainy players of inside baseball which had been developed in the colleges.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Also the fact that college-trained men were taking positions in the professional leagues, took a good deal of the rowdyism out of the game and increased its popularity with the “fans” all over the country.

make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation

From this reading Lowell University had been the first to develop the clever “inside ball” as it had come to be called and the other colleges had taken it up.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading Baseball in the big colleges had come to be almost as scientific as in the professional leagues, which by the way were full of college men--they having been rapidly replacing the old-time every-man-for-himself sluggers who learned their baseball on the back lots, and who while “Kings of the game” in their days were no match for the scientific brainy players of inside baseball which had been developed in the colleges.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading HAL IS DISCOVERED The season was coming along rapidly.

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From this reading Baseball in the big colleges had come to be almost as scientific as in the professional leagues, which by the way were full of college men--they having been rapidly replacing the old-time every-man-for-himself sluggers who learned their baseball on the back lots, and who while “Kings of the game” in their days were no match for the scientific brainy players of inside baseball which had been developed in the colleges.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Also the fact that college-trained men were taking positions in the professional leagues, took a good deal of the rowdyism out of the game and increased its popularity with the “fans” all over the country.

plural of “fan” — a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces

From this reading Also the fact that college-trained men were taking positions in the professional leagues, took a good deal of the rowdyism out of the game and increased its popularity with the “fans” all over the country.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first big game of the year with Armour was only a week off and the Varsity was hardly prepared for it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The first big game of the year with Armour was only a week off and the Varsity was hardly prepared for it.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Baseball in the big colleges had come to be almost as scientific as in the professional leagues, which by the way were full of college men--they having been rapidly replacing the old-time every-man-for-himself sluggers who learned their baseball on the back lots, and who while “Kings of the game” in their days were no match for the scientific brainy players of inside baseball which had been developed in the colleges.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading The first big game of the year with Armour was only a week off and the Varsity was hardly prepared for it.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Also the fact that college-trained men were taking positions in the professional leagues, took a good deal of the rowdyism out of the game and increased its popularity with the “fans” all over the country.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Baseball in the big colleges had come to be almost as scientific as in the professional leagues, which by the way were full of college men--they having been rapidly replacing the old-time every-man-for-himself sluggers who learned their baseball on the back lots, and who while “Kings of the game” in their days were no match for the scientific brainy players of inside baseball which had been developed in the colleges.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HAL IS DISCOVERED The season was coming along rapidly.

only a very short time before

From this reading The first big game of the year with Armour was only a week off and the Varsity was hardly prepared for it.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Baseball in the big colleges had come to be almost as scientific as in the professional leagues, which by the way were full of college men--they having been rapidly replacing the old-time every-man-for-himself sluggers who learned their baseball on the back lots, and who while “Kings of the game” in their days were no match for the scientific brainy players of inside baseball which had been developed in the colleges.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Baseball in the big colleges had come to be almost as scientific as in the professional leagues, which by the way were full of college men--they having been rapidly replacing the old-time every-man-for-himself sluggers who learned their baseball on the back lots, and who while “Kings of the game” in their days were no match for the scientific brainy players of inside baseball which had been developed in the colleges.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading Also the fact that college-trained men were taking positions in the professional leagues, took a good deal of the rowdyism out of the game and increased its popularity with the “fans” all over the country.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Baseball in the big colleges had come to be almost as scientific as in the professional leagues, which by the way were full of college men--they having been rapidly replacing the old-time every-man-for-himself sluggers who learned their baseball on the back lots, and who while “Kings of the game” in their days were no match for the scientific brainy players of inside baseball which had been developed in the colleges.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading HAL IS DISCOVERED The season was coming along rapidly.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The first big game of the year with Armour was only a week off and the Varsity was hardly prepared for it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Also the fact that college-trained men were taking positions in the professional leagues, took a good deal of the rowdyism out of the game and increased its popularity with the “fans” all over the country.

plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Baseball in the big colleges had come to be almost as scientific as in the professional leagues, which by the way were full of college men--they having been rapidly replacing the old-time every-man-for-himself sluggers who learned their baseball on the back lots, and who while “Kings of the game” in their days were no match for the scientific brainy players of inside baseball which had been developed in the colleges.

plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading Baseball in the big colleges had come to be almost as scientific as in the professional leagues, which by the way were full of college men--they having been rapidly replacing the old-time every-man-for-himself sluggers who learned their baseball on the back lots, and who while “Kings of the game” in their days were no match for the scientific brainy players of inside baseball which had been developed in the colleges.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Baseball in the big colleges had come to be almost as scientific as in the professional leagues, which by the way were full of college men--they having been rapidly replacing the old-time every-man-for-himself sluggers who learned their baseball on the back lots, and who while “Kings of the game” in their days were no match for the scientific brainy players of inside baseball which had been developed in the colleges.

a large number or amount

From this reading Baseball in the big colleges had come to be almost as scientific as in the professional leagues, which by the way were full of college men--they having been rapidly replacing the old-time every-man-for-himself sluggers who learned their baseball on the back lots, and who while “Kings of the game” in their days were no match for the scientific brainy players of inside baseball which had been developed in the colleges.

United States poet (1917-1977)

From this reading Lowell University had been the first to develop the clever “inside ball” as it had come to be called and the other colleges had taken it up.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading Baseball in the big colleges had come to be almost as scientific as in the professional leagues, which by the way were full of college men--they having been rapidly replacing the old-time every-man-for-himself sluggers who learned their baseball on the back lots, and who while “Kings of the game” in their days were no match for the scientific brainy players of inside baseball which had been developed in the colleges.

the force of workers available

From this reading Baseball in the big colleges had come to be almost as scientific as in the professional leagues, which by the way were full of college men--they having been rapidly replacing the old-time every-man-for-himself sluggers who learned their baseball on the back lots, and who while “Kings of the game” in their days were no match for the scientific brainy players of inside baseball which had been developed in the colleges.

not any; not one

From this reading Baseball in the big colleges had come to be almost as scientific as in the professional leagues, which by the way were full of college men--they having been rapidly replacing the old-time every-man-for-himself sluggers who learned their baseball on the back lots, and who while “Kings of the game” in their days were no match for the scientific brainy players of inside baseball which had been developed in the colleges.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The first big game of the year with Armour was only a week off and the Varsity was hardly prepared for it.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The first big game of the year with Armour was only a week off and the Varsity was hardly prepared for it.

attractively old-fashioned (but not necessarily authentic)

From this reading Baseball in the big colleges had come to be almost as scientific as in the professional leagues, which by the way were full of college men--they having been rapidly replacing the old-time every-man-for-himself sluggers who learned their baseball on the back lots, and who while “Kings of the game” in their days were no match for the scientific brainy players of inside baseball which had been developed in the colleges.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Baseball in the big colleges had come to be almost as scientific as in the professional leagues, which by the way were full of college men--they having been rapidly replacing the old-time every-man-for-himself sluggers who learned their baseball on the back lots, and who while “Kings of the game” in their days were no match for the scientific brainy players of inside baseball which had been developed in the colleges.

and nothing more

From this reading The first big game of the year with Armour was only a week off and the Varsity was hardly prepared for it.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Lowell University had been the first to develop the clever “inside ball” as it had come to be called and the other colleges had taken it up.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Also the fact that college-trained men were taking positions in the professional leagues, took a good deal of the rowdyism out of the game and increased its popularity with the “fans” all over the country.

above and across; more than

From this reading Also the fact that college-trained men were taking positions in the professional leagues, took a good deal of the rowdyism out of the game and increased its popularity with the “fans” all over the country.

plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

From this reading Baseball in the big colleges had come to be almost as scientific as in the professional leagues, which by the way were full of college men--they having been rapidly replacing the old-time every-man-for-himself sluggers who learned their baseball on the back lots, and who while “Kings of the game” in their days were no match for the scientific brainy players of inside baseball which had been developed in the colleges.

the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after

From this reading Also the fact that college-trained men were taking positions in the professional leagues, took a good deal of the rowdyism out of the game and increased its popularity with the “fans” all over the country.

plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Also the fact that college-trained men were taking positions in the professional leagues, took a good deal of the rowdyism out of the game and increased its popularity with the “fans” all over the country.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading The first big game of the year with Armour was only a week off and the Varsity was hardly prepared for it.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading Baseball in the big colleges had come to be almost as scientific as in the professional leagues, which by the way were full of college men--they having been rapidly replacing the old-time every-man-for-himself sluggers who learned their baseball on the back lots, and who while “Kings of the game” in their days were no match for the scientific brainy players of inside baseball which had been developed in the colleges.

with speed

From this reading HAL IS DISCOVERED The season was coming along rapidly.

the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another

From this reading Baseball in the big colleges had come to be almost as scientific as in the professional leagues, which by the way were full of college men--they having been rapidly replacing the old-time every-man-for-himself sluggers who learned their baseball on the back lots, and who while “Kings of the game” in their days were no match for the scientific brainy players of inside baseball which had been developed in the colleges.

rowdy behavior

From this reading Also the fact that college-trained men were taking positions in the professional leagues, took a good deal of the rowdyism out of the game and increased its popularity with the “fans” all over the country.

of or relating to the practice of science

From this reading Baseball in the big colleges had come to be almost as scientific as in the professional leagues, which by the way were full of college men--they having been rapidly replacing the old-time every-man-for-himself sluggers who learned their baseball on the back lots, and who while “Kings of the game” in their days were no match for the scientific brainy players of inside baseball which had been developed in the colleges.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading HAL IS DISCOVERED The season was coming along rapidly.

plural of “slugger” — (baseball) a ballplayer who is batting

From this reading Baseball in the big colleges had come to be almost as scientific as in the professional leagues, which by the way were full of college men--they having been rapidly replacing the old-time every-man-for-himself sluggers who learned their baseball on the back lots, and who while “Kings of the game” in their days were no match for the scientific brainy players of inside baseball which had been developed in the colleges.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Lowell University had been the first to develop the clever “inside ball” as it had come to be called and the other colleges had taken it up.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Also the fact that college-trained men were taking positions in the professional leagues, took a good deal of the rowdyism out of the game and increased its popularity with the “fans” all over the country.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Also the fact that college-trained men were taking positions in the professional leagues, took a good deal of the rowdyism out of the game and increased its popularity with the “fans” all over the country.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading HAL IS DISCOVERED The season was coming along rapidly.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Baseball in the big colleges had come to be almost as scientific as in the professional leagues, which by the way were full of college men--they having been rapidly replacing the old-time every-man-for-himself sluggers who learned their baseball on the back lots, and who while “Kings of the game” in their days were no match for the scientific brainy players of inside baseball which had been developed in the colleges.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Baseball in the big colleges had come to be almost as scientific as in the professional leagues, which by the way were full of college men--they having been rapidly replacing the old-time every-man-for-himself sluggers who learned their baseball on the back lots, and who while “Kings of the game” in their days were no match for the scientific brainy players of inside baseball which had been developed in the colleges.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Baseball in the big colleges had come to be almost as scientific as in the professional leagues, which by the way were full of college men--they having been rapidly replacing the old-time every-man-for-himself sluggers who learned their baseball on the back lots, and who while “Kings of the game” in their days were no match for the scientific brainy players of inside baseball which had been developed in the colleges.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Also the fact that college-trained men were taking positions in the professional leagues, took a good deal of the rowdyism out of the game and increased its popularity with the “fans” all over the country.

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading Lowell University had been the first to develop the clever “inside ball” as it had come to be called and the other colleges had taken it up.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Lowell University had been the first to develop the clever “inside ball” as it had come to be called and the other colleges had taken it up.

a British abbreviation of “university”; usually refers to Oxford University or Cambridge University

From this reading The first big game of the year with Armour was only a week off and the Varsity was hardly prepared for it.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading HAL IS DISCOVERED The season was coming along rapidly.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Baseball in the big colleges had come to be almost as scientific as in the professional leagues, which by the way were full of college men--they having been rapidly replacing the old-time every-man-for-himself sluggers who learned their baseball on the back lots, and who while “Kings of the game” in their days were no match for the scientific brainy players of inside baseball which had been developed in the colleges.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The first big game of the year with Armour was only a week off and the Varsity was hardly prepared for it.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Baseball in the big colleges had come to be almost as scientific as in the professional leagues, which by the way were full of college men--they having been rapidly replacing the old-time every-man-for-himself sluggers who learned their baseball on the back lots, and who while “Kings of the game” in their days were no match for the scientific brainy players of inside baseball which had been developed in the colleges.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Baseball in the big colleges had come to be almost as scientific as in the professional leagues, which by the way were full of college men--they having been rapidly replacing the old-time every-man-for-himself sluggers who learned their baseball on the back lots, and who while “Kings of the game” in their days were no match for the scientific brainy players of inside baseball which had been developed in the colleges.

during the time that

From this reading Baseball in the big colleges had come to be almost as scientific as in the professional leagues, which by the way were full of college men--they having been rapidly replacing the old-time every-man-for-himself sluggers who learned their baseball on the back lots, and who while “Kings of the game” in their days were no match for the scientific brainy players of inside baseball which had been developed in the colleges.

which person or people

From this reading Baseball in the big colleges had come to be almost as scientific as in the professional leagues, which by the way were full of college men--they having been rapidly replacing the old-time every-man-for-himself sluggers who learned their baseball on the back lots, and who while “Kings of the game” in their days were no match for the scientific brainy players of inside baseball which had been developed in the colleges.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The first big game of the year with Armour was only a week off and the Varsity was hardly prepared for it.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The first big game of the year with Armour was only a week off and the Varsity was hardly prepared for it.