Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading A CLOSE CALL The crowds in the stand, which had been uproarious a few moments before, were quiet now.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading As no man was out and only one run was needed to gain the lead, a sacrifice was the proper play, and Burkett laid down a neat bunt in front of the plate that carried Denton to second, although the batter died at first.

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From this reading Denton came to the bat, eager to emulate Larry's feat, but Alvarez was unsteady now--that last home run had taken something out of him.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The lead which the local club had held throughout the game had vanished; the visitors had played an uphill game worthy of their reputation, and now they had at least an even chance.

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

From this reading The lead which the local club had held throughout the game had vanished; the visitors had played an uphill game worthy of their reputation, and now they had at least an even chance.

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

From this reading As no man was out and only one run was needed to gain the lead, a sacrifice was the proper play, and Burkett laid down a neat bunt in front of the plate that carried Denton to second, although the batter died at first.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The lead which the local club had held throughout the game had vanished; the visitors had played an uphill game worthy of their reputation, and now they had at least an even chance.

plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading He found it hard to locate the plate, and Denton trotted down to first on balls.

nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate

From this reading Denton came to the bat, eager to emulate Larry's feat, but Alvarez was unsteady now--that last home run had taken something out of him.

strike against forcefully

From this reading As no man was out and only one run was needed to gain the lead, a sacrifice was the proper play, and Burkett laid down a neat bunt in front of the plate that carried Denton to second, although the batter died at first.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A CLOSE CALL The crowds in the stand, which had been uproarious a few moments before, were quiet now.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A CLOSE CALL The crowds in the stand, which had been uproarious a few moments before, were quiet now.

(baseball) the act of hitting a baseball lightly without swinging the bat

From this reading As no man was out and only one run was needed to gain the lead, a sacrifice was the proper play, and Burkett laid down a neat bunt in front of the plate that carried Denton to second, although the batter died at first.

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

From this reading As no man was out and only one run was needed to gain the lead, a sacrifice was the proper play, and Burkett laid down a neat bunt in front of the plate that carried Denton to second, although the batter died at first.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Denton came to the bat, eager to emulate Larry's feat, but Alvarez was unsteady now--that last home run had taken something out of him.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A CLOSE CALL The crowds in the stand, which had been uproarious a few moments before, were quiet now.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Denton came to the bat, eager to emulate Larry's feat, but Alvarez was unsteady now--that last home run had taken something out of him.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading As no man was out and only one run was needed to gain the lead, a sacrifice was the proper play, and Burkett laid down a neat bunt in front of the plate that carried Denton to second, although the batter died at first.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading The lead which the local club had held throughout the game had vanished; the visitors had played an uphill game worthy of their reputation, and now they had at least an even chance.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading A CLOSE CALL The crowds in the stand, which had been uproarious a few moments before, were quiet now.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading The lead which the local club had held throughout the game had vanished; the visitors had played an uphill game worthy of their reputation, and now they had at least an even chance.

plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together

From this reading A CLOSE CALL The crowds in the stand, which had been uproarious a few moments before, were quiet now.

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

From this reading Denton came to the bat, eager to emulate Larry's feat, but Alvarez was unsteady now--that last home run had taken something out of him.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading As no man was out and only one run was needed to gain the lead, a sacrifice was the proper play, and Burkett laid down a neat bunt in front of the plate that carried Denton to second, although the batter died at first.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He found it hard to locate the plate, and Denton trotted down to first on balls.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Denton came to the bat, eager to emulate Larry's feat, but Alvarez was unsteady now--that last home run had taken something out of him.

strive to equal or match, especially by imitating

From this reading Denton came to the bat, eager to emulate Larry's feat, but Alvarez was unsteady now--that last home run had taken something out of him.

divisible by two

From this reading The lead which the local club had held throughout the game had vanished; the visitors had played an uphill game worthy of their reputation, and now they had at least an even chance.

a notable achievement

From this reading Denton came to the bat, eager to emulate Larry's feat, but Alvarez was unsteady now--that last home run had taken something out of him.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A CLOSE CALL The crowds in the stand, which had been uproarious a few moments before, were quiet now.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading He found it hard to locate the plate, and Denton trotted down to first on balls.

set up or found

From this reading He found it hard to locate the plate, and Denton trotted down to first on balls.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading As no man was out and only one run was needed to gain the lead, a sacrifice was the proper play, and Burkett laid down a neat bunt in front of the plate that carried Denton to second, although the batter died at first.

obtain

From this reading As no man was out and only one run was needed to gain the lead, a sacrifice was the proper play, and Burkett laid down a neat bunt in front of the plate that carried Denton to second, although the batter died at first.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading The lead which the local club had held throughout the game had vanished; the visitors had played an uphill game worthy of their reputation, and now they had at least an even chance.

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

From this reading A CLOSE CALL The crowds in the stand, which had been uproarious a few moments before, were quiet now.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading He found it hard to locate the plate, and Denton trotted down to first on balls.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He found it hard to locate the plate, and Denton trotted down to first on balls.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading The lead which the local club had held throughout the game had vanished; the visitors had played an uphill game worthy of their reputation, and now they had at least an even chance.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Denton came to the bat, eager to emulate Larry's feat, but Alvarez was unsteady now--that last home run had taken something out of him.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Denton came to the bat, eager to emulate Larry's feat, but Alvarez was unsteady now--that last home run had taken something out of him.

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

From this reading A CLOSE CALL The crowds in the stand, which had been uproarious a few moments before, were quiet now.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He found it hard to locate the plate, and Denton trotted down to first on balls.

set down according to a plan

From this reading As no man was out and only one run was needed to gain the lead, a sacrifice was the proper play, and Burkett laid down a neat bunt in front of the plate that carried Denton to second, although the batter died at first.

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

From this reading Denton came to the bat, eager to emulate Larry's feat, but Alvarez was unsteady now--that last home run had taken something out of him.

immediately past

From this reading Denton came to the bat, eager to emulate Larry's feat, but Alvarez was unsteady now--that last home run had taken something out of him.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading The lead which the local club had held throughout the game had vanished; the visitors had played an uphill game worthy of their reputation, and now they had at least an even chance.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading The lead which the local club had held throughout the game had vanished; the visitors had played an uphill game worthy of their reputation, and now they had at least an even chance.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading The lead which the local club had held throughout the game had vanished; the visitors had played an uphill game worthy of their reputation, and now they had at least an even chance.

discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining

From this reading He found it hard to locate the plate, and Denton trotted down to first on balls.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading As no man was out and only one run was needed to gain the lead, a sacrifice was the proper play, and Burkett laid down a neat bunt in front of the plate that carried Denton to second, although the batter died at first.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading A CLOSE CALL The crowds in the stand, which had been uproarious a few moments before, were quiet now.

clean or organized

From this reading As no man was out and only one run was needed to gain the lead, a sacrifice was the proper play, and Burkett laid down a neat bunt in front of the plate that carried Denton to second, although the batter died at first.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading As no man was out and only one run was needed to gain the lead, a sacrifice was the proper play, and Burkett laid down a neat bunt in front of the plate that carried Denton to second, although the batter died at first.

not any; not one

From this reading As no man was out and only one run was needed to gain the lead, a sacrifice was the proper play, and Burkett laid down a neat bunt in front of the plate that carried Denton to second, although the batter died at first.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading A CLOSE CALL The crowds in the stand, which had been uproarious a few moments before, were quiet now.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The lead which the local club had held throughout the game had vanished; the visitors had played an uphill game worthy of their reputation, and now they had at least an even chance.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He found it hard to locate the plate, and Denton trotted down to first on balls.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading As no man was out and only one run was needed to gain the lead, a sacrifice was the proper play, and Burkett laid down a neat bunt in front of the plate that carried Denton to second, although the batter died at first.

and nothing more

From this reading As no man was out and only one run was needed to gain the lead, a sacrifice was the proper play, and Burkett laid down a neat bunt in front of the plate that carried Denton to second, although the batter died at first.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Denton came to the bat, eager to emulate Larry's feat, but Alvarez was unsteady now--that last home run had taken something out of him.

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading He found it hard to locate the plate, and Denton trotted down to first on balls.

participate in games or sport

From this reading As no man was out and only one run was needed to gain the lead, a sacrifice was the proper play, and Burkett laid down a neat bunt in front of the plate that carried Denton to second, although the batter died at first.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading The lead which the local club had held throughout the game had vanished; the visitors had played an uphill game worthy of their reputation, and now they had at least an even chance.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading As no man was out and only one run was needed to gain the lead, a sacrifice was the proper play, and Burkett laid down a neat bunt in front of the plate that carried Denton to second, although the batter died at first.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading A CLOSE CALL The crowds in the stand, which had been uproarious a few moments before, were quiet now.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading The lead which the local club had held throughout the game had vanished; the visitors had played an uphill game worthy of their reputation, and now they had at least an even chance.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Denton came to the bat, eager to emulate Larry's feat, but Alvarez was unsteady now--that last home run had taken something out of him.

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading As no man was out and only one run was needed to gain the lead, a sacrifice was the proper play, and Burkett laid down a neat bunt in front of the plate that carried Denton to second, although the batter died at first.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading As no man was out and only one run was needed to gain the lead, a sacrifice was the proper play, and Burkett laid down a neat bunt in front of the plate that carried Denton to second, although the batter died at first.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Denton came to the bat, eager to emulate Larry's feat, but Alvarez was unsteady now--that last home run had taken something out of him.

be standing; be upright

From this reading A CLOSE CALL The crowds in the stand, which had been uproarious a few moments before, were quiet now.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Denton came to the bat, eager to emulate Larry's feat, but Alvarez was unsteady now--that last home run had taken something out of him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Denton came to the bat, eager to emulate Larry's feat, but Alvarez was unsteady now--that last home run had taken something out of him.

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

From this reading A CLOSE CALL The crowds in the stand, which had been uproarious a few moments before, were quiet now.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The lead which the local club had held throughout the game had vanished; the visitors had played an uphill game worthy of their reputation, and now they had at least an even chance.

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

From this reading The lead which the local club had held throughout the game had vanished; the visitors had played an uphill game worthy of their reputation, and now they had at least an even chance.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading The lead which the local club had held throughout the game had vanished; the visitors had played an uphill game worthy of their reputation, and now they had at least an even chance.

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

From this reading Denton came to the bat, eager to emulate Larry's feat, but Alvarez was unsteady now--that last home run had taken something out of him.

inflected form of “trot” — run at a moderately swift pace

From this reading He found it hard to locate the plate, and Denton trotted down to first on balls.

subject to change or variation

From this reading Denton came to the bat, eager to emulate Larry's feat, but Alvarez was unsteady now--that last home run had taken something out of him.

against difficulties

From this reading The lead which the local club had held throughout the game had vanished; the visitors had played an uphill game worthy of their reputation, and now they had at least an even chance.

uncontrollably noisy

From this reading A CLOSE CALL The crowds in the stand, which had been uproarious a few moments before, were quiet now.

having passed out of existence

From this reading The lead which the local club had held throughout the game had vanished; the visitors had played an uphill game worthy of their reputation, and now they had at least an even chance.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading The lead which the local club had held throughout the game had vanished; the visitors had played an uphill game worthy of their reputation, and now they had at least an even chance.

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

From this reading Denton came to the bat, eager to emulate Larry's feat, but Alvarez was unsteady now--that last home run had taken something out of him.

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

From this reading A CLOSE CALL The crowds in the stand, which had been uproarious a few moments before, were quiet now.

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

From this reading A CLOSE CALL The crowds in the stand, which had been uproarious a few moments before, were quiet now.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading The lead which the local club had held throughout the game had vanished; the visitors had played an uphill game worthy of their reputation, and now they had at least an even chance.