used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was not to blame for being bewildered, for the baseball magnates who had framed the rules had never contemplated the special case of a player catching the ball in his pocket.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was inclined to compromise and cut the play in two, giving one part to the major leaguers and the other to the Oakland team.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading He was not to blame for being bewildered, for the baseball magnates who had framed the rules had never contemplated the special case of a player catching the ball in his pocket.
baseballnounUS /ˈbeɪsˈbɔːl/
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 He was not to blame for being bewildered, for the baseball magnates who had framed the rules had never contemplated the special case of a player catching the ball in his pocket.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE BEWILDERED UMPIRE But whatever the umpire's name might have been, he only resembled Solomon in one respect.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He was not to blame for being bewildered, for the baseball magnates who had framed the rules had never contemplated the special case of a player catching the ball in his pocket.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between the opposing claims he pulled out his book and scanned it carefully but with no result.
BEWILDEREDadjectiveUS /bɪˈwɪldərd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading THE BEWILDERED UMPIRE But whatever the umpire's name might have been, he only resembled Solomon in one respect.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading He was not to blame for being bewildered, for the baseball magnates who had framed the rules had never contemplated the special case of a player catching the ball in his pocket.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Between the opposing claims he pulled out his book and scanned it carefully but with no result.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE BEWILDERED UMPIRE But whatever the umpire's name might have been, he only resembled Solomon in one respect.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Between the opposing claims he pulled out his book and scanned it carefully but with no result.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He was not to blame for being bewildered, for the baseball magnates who had framed the rules had never contemplated the special case of a player catching the ball in his pocket.
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading He was not to blame for being bewildered, for the baseball magnates who had framed the rules had never contemplated the special case of a player catching the ball in his pocket.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Between the opposing claims he pulled out his book and scanned it carefully but with no result.
compromiseverbUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
From this reading He was inclined to compromise and cut the play in two, giving one part to the major leaguers and the other to the Oakland team.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading He was not to blame for being bewildered, for the baseball magnates who had framed the rules had never contemplated the special case of a player catching the ball in his pocket.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading He was inclined to compromise and cut the play in two, giving one part to the major leaguers and the other to the Oakland team.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading "It's easy enough," rasped McRae.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "It's easy enough," rasped McRae.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was not to blame for being bewildered, for the baseball magnates who had framed the rules had never contemplated the special case of a player catching the ball in his pocket.
framedadjectiveUS /freɪmd/
provided with a frame
From this reading He was not to blame for being bewildered, for the baseball magnates who had framed the rules had never contemplated the special case of a player catching the ball in his pocket.
the act of giving
From this reading He was inclined to compromise and cut the play in two, giving one part to the major leaguers and the other to the Oakland team.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was not to blame for being bewildered, for the baseball magnates who had framed the rules had never contemplated the special case of a player catching the ball in his pocket.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE BEWILDERED UMPIRE But whatever the umpire's name might have been, he only resembled Solomon in one respect.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE BEWILDERED UMPIRE But whatever the umpire's name might have been, he only resembled Solomon in one respect.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was not to blame for being bewildered, for the baseball magnates who had framed the rules had never contemplated the special case of a player catching the ball in his pocket.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BEWILDERED UMPIRE But whatever the umpire's name might have been, he only resembled Solomon in one respect.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading He was inclined to compromise and cut the play in two, giving one part to the major leaguers and the other to the Oakland team.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Between the opposing claims he pulled out his book and scanned it carefully but with no result.
It's
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From this reading "It's easy enough," rasped McRae.
leaguers
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From this reading He was inclined to compromise and cut the play in two, giving one part to the major leaguers and the other to the Oakland team.
magnatesnounUS /ˈmæɡneɪts/
plural of “magnate” — a very wealthy or powerful businessman
From this reading He was not to blame for being bewildered, for the baseball magnates who had framed the rules had never contemplated the special case of a player catching the ball in his pocket.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading He was inclined to compromise and cut the play in two, giving one part to the major leaguers and the other to the Oakland team.
McRae
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From this reading "It's easy enough," rasped McRae.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading THE BEWILDERED UMPIRE But whatever the umpire's name might have been, he only resembled Solomon in one respect.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading THE BEWILDERED UMPIRE But whatever the umpire's name might have been, he only resembled Solomon in one respect.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He was not to blame for being bewildered, for the baseball magnates who had framed the rules had never contemplated the special case of a player catching the ball in his pocket.
not any; not one
From this reading Between the opposing claims he pulled out his book and scanned it carefully but with no result.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not to blame for being bewildered, for the baseball magnates who had framed the rules had never contemplated the special case of a player catching the ball in his pocket.
OaklandnounUS /ˈoʊklənd/
a city in western California on San Francisco Bay opposite San Francisco; primarily and industrial urban center
From this reading He was inclined to compromise and cut the play in two, giving one part to the major leaguers and the other to the Oakland team.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was not to blame for being bewildered, for the baseball magnates who had framed the rules had never contemplated the special case of a player catching the ball in his pocket.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE BEWILDERED UMPIRE But whatever the umpire's name might have been, he only resembled Solomon in one respect.
and nothing more
From this reading THE BEWILDERED UMPIRE But whatever the umpire's name might have been, he only resembled Solomon in one respect.
opposingadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzɪŋ/
characterized by active hostility
From this reading Between the opposing claims he pulled out his book and scanned it carefully but with no result.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He was inclined to compromise and cut the play in two, giving one part to the major leaguers and the other to the Oakland team.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Between the opposing claims he pulled out his book and scanned it carefully but with no result.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He was inclined to compromise and cut the play in two, giving one part to the major leaguers and the other to the Oakland team.
participate in games or sport
From this reading He was inclined to compromise and cut the play in two, giving one part to the major leaguers and the other to the Oakland team.
playernounUS /ˈpleɪər/
a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading He was not to blame for being bewildered, for the baseball magnates who had framed the rules had never contemplated the special case of a player catching the ball in his pocket.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading He was not to blame for being bewildered, for the baseball magnates who had framed the rules had never contemplated the special case of a player catching the ball in his pocket.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Between the opposing claims he pulled out his book and scanned it carefully but with no result.
raspedverbUS /ræspt/
past form of “rasp” — scrape with a rasp
From this reading "It's easy enough," rasped McRae.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading THE BEWILDERED UMPIRE But whatever the umpire's name might have been, he only resembled Solomon in one respect.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading THE BEWILDERED UMPIRE But whatever the umpire's name might have been, he only resembled Solomon in one respect.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Between the opposing claims he pulled out his book and scanned it carefully but with no result.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading He was not to blame for being bewildered, for the baseball magnates who had framed the rules had never contemplated the special case of a player catching the ball in his pocket.
scannedverbUS /skænd/
inflected form of “scan” — examine minutely or intensely
From this reading Between the opposing claims he pulled out his book and scanned it carefully but with no result.
Solomonproper nounUS /ˈsɒl.ə.mən/
A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.
From this reading THE BEWILDERED UMPIRE But whatever the umpire's name might have been, he only resembled Solomon in one respect.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading He was not to blame for being bewildered, for the baseball magnates who had framed the rules had never contemplated the special case of a player catching the ball in his pocket.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading He was inclined to compromise and cut the play in two, giving one part to the major leaguers and the other to the Oakland team.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BEWILDERED UMPIRE But whatever the umpire's name might have been, he only resembled Solomon in one respect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was inclined to compromise and cut the play in two, giving one part to the major leaguers and the other to the Oakland team.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He was inclined to compromise and cut the play in two, giving one part to the major leaguers and the other to the Oakland team.
UMPIREnounUS /ˈʌmpaɪər/
an official at a baseball game
From this reading THE BEWILDERED UMPIRE But whatever the umpire's name might have been, he only resembled Solomon in one respect.
umpire's
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From this reading THE BEWILDERED UMPIRE But whatever the umpire's name might have been, he only resembled Solomon in one respect.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was inclined to compromise and cut the play in two, giving one part to the major leaguers and the other to the Oakland team.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading THE BEWILDERED UMPIRE But whatever the umpire's name might have been, he only resembled Solomon in one respect.
which person or people
From this reading He was not to blame for being bewildered, for the baseball magnates who had framed the rules had never contemplated the special case of a player catching the ball in his pocket.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Between the opposing claims he pulled out his book and scanned it carefully but with no result.
