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From this reading Of receptions, there had been plenty to victorious teams at Lowell, but all those that had gone before could not compare in any way with the glorious welcome that was given the team of 19--.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Commencement was still a few days off, but the season was over and it was time to put away the ball, bat, and glove, so far as real games were concerned.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AWARDING THE PRIZES It would be impossible to describe in words the reception which the team received upon its return to Lowell after this memorable game at the Polo Grounds.
(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 Of receptions, there had been plenty to victorious teams at Lowell, but all those that had gone before could not compare in any way with the glorious welcome that was given the team of 19--.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Commencement was still a few days off, but the season was over and it was time to put away the ball, bat, and glove, so far as real games were concerned.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading The evening before commencement the scholarship prize winners were announced by the Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Of receptions, there had been plenty to victorious teams at Lowell, but all those that had gone before could not compare in any way with the glorious welcome that was given the team of 19--.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Very soon commencement day would arrive and that day would see the departure from school of some of the greatest players the college world has ever known.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Commencement was still a few days off, but the season was over and it was time to put away the ball, bat, and glove, so far as real games were concerned.
AssociationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading The evening before commencement the scholarship prize winners were announced by the Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AWARDING THE PRIZES It would be impossible to describe in words the reception which the team received upon its return to Lowell after this memorable game at the Polo Grounds.
AthleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading The evening before commencement the scholarship prize winners were announced by the Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
AWARDINGnounUS /əˈwɔːrdɪŋ/
a grant made by a law court
From this reading AWARDING THE PRIZES It would be impossible to describe in words the reception which the team received upon its return to Lowell after this memorable game at the Polo Grounds.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Commencement was still a few days off, but the season was over and it was time to put away the ball, bat, and glove, so far as real games were concerned.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Commencement was still a few days off, but the season was over and it was time to put away the ball, bat, and glove, so far as real games were concerned.
batnounUS /bæt/
nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
From this reading Commencement was still a few days off, but the season was over and it was time to put away the ball, bat, and glove, so far as real games were concerned.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading AWARDING THE PRIZES It would be impossible to describe in words the reception which the team received upon its return to Lowell after this memorable game at the Polo Grounds.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Of receptions, there had been plenty to victorious teams at Lowell, but all those that had gone before could not compare in any way with the glorious welcome that was given the team of 19--.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Of receptions, there had been plenty to victorious teams at Lowell, but all those that had gone before could not compare in any way with the glorious welcome that was given the team of 19--.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of receptions, there had been plenty to victorious teams at Lowell, but all those that had gone before could not compare in any way with the glorious welcome that was given the team of 19--.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The evening before commencement the scholarship prize winners were announced by the Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Very soon commencement day would arrive and that day would see the departure from school of some of the greatest players the college world has ever known.
CommencementnounUS /kəˈmensmənt/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading Commencement was still a few days off, but the season was over and it was time to put away the ball, bat, and glove, so far as real games were concerned.
compareverbUS /kəmˈper/
examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading Of receptions, there had been plenty to victorious teams at Lowell, but all those that had gone before could not compare in any way with the glorious welcome that was given the team of 19--.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Commencement was still a few days off, but the season was over and it was time to put away the ball, bat, and glove, so far as real games were concerned.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Of receptions, there had been plenty to victorious teams at Lowell, but all those that had gone before could not compare in any way with the glorious welcome that was given the team of 19--.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Very soon commencement day would arrive and that day would see the departure from school of some of the greatest players the college world has ever known.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Commencement was still a few days off, but the season was over and it was time to put away the ball, bat, and glove, so far as real games were concerned.
the act of departing
From this reading Very soon commencement day would arrive and that day would see the departure from school of some of the greatest players the college world has ever known.
give a description of
From this reading AWARDING THE PRIZES It would be impossible to describe in words the reception which the team received upon its return to Lowell after this memorable game at the Polo Grounds.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The evening before commencement the scholarship prize winners were announced by the Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
at any time
From this reading Very soon commencement day would arrive and that day would see the departure from school of some of the greatest players the college world has ever known.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Commencement was still a few days off, but the season was over and it was time to put away the ball, bat, and glove, so far as real games were concerned.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Commencement was still a few days off, but the season was over and it was time to put away the ball, bat, and glove, so far as real games were concerned.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Very soon commencement day would arrive and that day would see the departure from school of some of the greatest players the college world has ever known.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading AWARDING THE PRIZES It would be impossible to describe in words the reception which the team received upon its return to Lowell after this memorable game at the Polo Grounds.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Commencement was still a few days off, but the season was over and it was time to put away the ball, bat, and glove, so far as real games were concerned.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Of receptions, there had been plenty to victorious teams at Lowell, but all those that had gone before could not compare in any way with the glorious welcome that was given the team of 19--.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading Of receptions, there had been plenty to victorious teams at Lowell, but all those that had gone before could not compare in any way with the glorious welcome that was given the team of 19--.
glovenounUS /ɡlʌv/
the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading Commencement was still a few days off, but the season was over and it was time to put away the ball, bat, and glove, so far as real games were concerned.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Of receptions, there had been plenty to victorious teams at Lowell, but all those that had gone before could not compare in any way with the glorious welcome that was given the team of 19--.
highest in quality
From this reading Very soon commencement day would arrive and that day would see the departure from school of some of the greatest players the college world has ever known.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading AWARDING THE PRIZES It would be impossible to describe in words the reception which the team received upon its return to Lowell after this memorable game at the Polo Grounds.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Of receptions, there had been plenty to victorious teams at Lowell, but all those that had gone before could not compare in any way with the glorious welcome that was given the team of 19--.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Very soon commencement day would arrive and that day would see the departure from school of some of the greatest players the college world has ever known.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading AWARDING THE PRIZES It would be impossible to describe in words the reception which the team received upon its return to Lowell after this memorable game at the Polo Grounds.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AWARDING THE PRIZES It would be impossible to describe in words the reception which the team received upon its return to Lowell after this memorable game at the Polo Grounds.
IntercollegiateadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərkəˈliːdʒət/
used of competition between colleges or universities
From this reading The evening before commencement the scholarship prize winners were announced by the Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AWARDING THE PRIZES It would be impossible to describe in words the reception which the team received upon its return to Lowell after this memorable game at the Polo Grounds.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading AWARDING THE PRIZES It would be impossible to describe in words the reception which the team received upon its return to Lowell after this memorable game at the Polo Grounds.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Very soon commencement day would arrive and that day would see the departure from school of some of the greatest players the college world has ever known.
LowellnounUS /ˈloʊəl/
United States poet (1917-1977)
From this reading AWARDING THE PRIZES It would be impossible to describe in words the reception which the team received upon its return to Lowell after this memorable game at the Polo Grounds.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading AWARDING THE PRIZES It would be impossible to describe in words the reception which the team received upon its return to Lowell after this memorable game at the Polo Grounds.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of receptions, there had been plenty to victorious teams at Lowell, but all those that had gone before could not compare in any way with the glorious welcome that was given the team of 19--.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of receptions, there had been plenty to victorious teams at Lowell, but all those that had gone before could not compare in any way with the glorious welcome that was given the team of 19--.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Commencement was still a few days off, but the season was over and it was time to put away the ball, bat, and glove, so far as real games were concerned.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Commencement was still a few days off, but the season was over and it was time to put away the ball, bat, and glove, so far as real games were concerned.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading Very soon commencement day would arrive and that day would see the departure from school of some of the greatest players the college world has ever known.
a full supply
From this reading Of receptions, there had been plenty to victorious teams at Lowell, but all those that had gone before could not compare in any way with the glorious welcome that was given the team of 19--.
PolonounUS /ˈpoʊloʊ/
Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324)
From this reading AWARDING THE PRIZES It would be impossible to describe in words the reception which the team received upon its return to Lowell after this memorable game at the Polo Grounds.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading The evening before commencement the scholarship prize winners were announced by the Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
PRIZESnounUS /ˈpraɪzəz/
plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading AWARDING THE PRIZES It would be impossible to describe in words the reception which the team received upon its return to Lowell after this memorable game at the Polo Grounds.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Commencement was still a few days off, but the season was over and it was time to put away the ball, bat, and glove, so far as real games were concerned.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Commencement was still a few days off, but the season was over and it was time to put away the ball, bat, and glove, so far as real games were concerned.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading AWARDING THE PRIZES It would be impossible to describe in words the reception which the team received upon its return to Lowell after this memorable game at the Polo Grounds.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading AWARDING THE PRIZES It would be impossible to describe in words the reception which the team received upon its return to Lowell after this memorable game at the Polo Grounds.
receptionsnounUS /rɪˈsepʃənz/
plural of “reception” — the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Of receptions, there had been plenty to victorious teams at Lowell, but all those that had gone before could not compare in any way with the glorious welcome that was given the team of 19--.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading AWARDING THE PRIZES It would be impossible to describe in words the reception which the team received upon its return to Lowell after this memorable game at the Polo Grounds.
scholarshipnounUS /ˈskɑːlərʃɪp/
financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit
From this reading The evening before commencement the scholarship prize winners were announced by the Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
an educational institution
From this reading Very soon commencement day would arrive and that day would see the departure from school of some of the greatest players the college world has ever known.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Commencement was still a few days off, but the season was over and it was time to put away the ball, bat, and glove, so far as real games were concerned.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Very soon commencement day would arrive and that day would see the departure from school of some of the greatest players the college world has ever known.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Commencement was still a few days off, but the season was over and it was time to put away the ball, bat, and glove, so far as real games were concerned.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Very soon commencement day would arrive and that day would see the departure from school of some of the greatest players the college world has ever known.
in the near future
From this reading Very soon commencement day would arrive and that day would see the departure from school of some of the greatest players the college world has ever known.
not in physical motion
From this reading Commencement was still a few days off, but the season was over and it was time to put away the ball, bat, and glove, so far as real games were concerned.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading AWARDING THE PRIZES It would be impossible to describe in words the reception which the team received upon its return to Lowell after this memorable game at the Polo Grounds.
teamsnounUS /tiːmz/
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Of receptions, there had been plenty to victorious teams at Lowell, but all those that had gone before could not compare in any way with the glorious welcome that was given the team of 19--.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of receptions, there had been plenty to victorious teams at Lowell, but all those that had gone before could not compare in any way with the glorious welcome that was given the team of 19--.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AWARDING THE PRIZES It would be impossible to describe in words the reception which the team received upon its return to Lowell after this memorable game at the Polo Grounds.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of receptions, there had been plenty to victorious teams at Lowell, but all those that had gone before could not compare in any way with the glorious welcome that was given the team of 19--.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading AWARDING THE PRIZES It would be impossible to describe in words the reception which the team received upon its return to Lowell after this memorable game at the Polo Grounds.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Of receptions, there had been plenty to victorious teams at Lowell, but all those that had gone before could not compare in any way with the glorious welcome that was given the team of 19--.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Commencement was still a few days off, but the season was over and it was time to put away the ball, bat, and glove, so far as real games were concerned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AWARDING THE PRIZES It would be impossible to describe in words the reception which the team received upon its return to Lowell after this memorable game at the Polo Grounds.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading AWARDING THE PRIZES It would be impossible to describe in words the reception which the team received upon its return to Lowell after this memorable game at the Polo Grounds.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very soon commencement day would arrive and that day would see the departure from school of some of the greatest players the college world has ever known.
victoriousadjectiveUS /vɪkˈtɔːriəs/
having won
From this reading Of receptions, there had been plenty to victorious teams at Lowell, but all those that had gone before could not compare in any way with the glorious welcome that was given the team of 19--.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of receptions, there had been plenty to victorious teams at Lowell, but all those that had gone before could not compare in any way with the glorious welcome that was given the team of 19--.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Of receptions, there had been plenty to victorious teams at Lowell, but all those that had gone before could not compare in any way with the glorious welcome that was given the team of 19--.
accept gladly
From this reading Of receptions, there had been plenty to victorious teams at Lowell, but all those that had gone before could not compare in any way with the glorious welcome that was given the team of 19--.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Commencement was still a few days off, but the season was over and it was time to put away the ball, bat, and glove, so far as real games were concerned.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading AWARDING THE PRIZES It would be impossible to describe in words the reception which the team received upon its return to Lowell after this memorable game at the Polo Grounds.
winnersnounUS /ˈwɪnərz/
plural of “winner” — the contestant who wins the contest
From this reading The evening before commencement the scholarship prize winners were announced by the Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Of receptions, there had been plenty to victorious teams at Lowell, but all those that had gone before could not compare in any way with the glorious welcome that was given the team of 19--.
the words that are spoken
From this reading AWARDING THE PRIZES It would be impossible to describe in words the reception which the team received upon its return to Lowell after this memorable game at the Polo Grounds.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Very soon commencement day would arrive and that day would see the departure from school of some of the greatest players the college world has ever known.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading AWARDING THE PRIZES It would be impossible to describe in words the reception which the team received upon its return to Lowell after this memorable game at the Polo Grounds.
