used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OFF HIS STRIDE Joe pitched the next day against the Phillies, and won a hard fought battle.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Atkins, the Philly pitcher, was in capital form, and the game was a seesaw affair, first one and then the other getting the lead, and it was not until the ninth inning that the contest was decided.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading OFF HIS STRIDE Joe pitched the next day against the Phillies, and won a hard fought battle.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading One of his favorite tricks was to grab the belt of an opposing player as he rounded third base.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OFF HIS STRIDE Joe pitched the next day against the Phillies, and won a hard fought battle.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One of his favorite tricks was to grab the belt of an opposing player as he rounded third base.
Atkins
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From this reading Atkins, the Philly pitcher, was in capital form, and the game was a seesaw affair, first one and then the other getting the lead, and it was not until the ninth inning that the contest was decided.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Farley, the third baseman of the Quaker team, was a “rough house” player, who never hesitated to transgress the rules of the game, provided that he could get away with it.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading This was often sufficient to throw the runner off his stride and slow him up for a second, and in a game where fractions of a second often marked the difference between a run and an out, the momentary delay many times permitted the ball to get to the plate before the runner.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading One of his favorite tricks was to grab the belt of an opposing player as he rounded third base.
baseman
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From this reading Farley, the third baseman of the Quaker team, was a “rough house” player, who never hesitated to transgress the rules of the game, provided that he could get away with it.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading OFF HIS STRIDE Joe pitched the next day against the Phillies, and won a hard fought battle.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading This was often sufficient to throw the runner off his stride and slow him up for a second, and in a game where fractions of a second often marked the difference between a run and an out, the momentary delay many times permitted the ball to get to the plate before the runner.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading One of his favorite tricks was to grab the belt of an opposing player as he rounded third base.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading This was often sufficient to throw the runner off his stride and slow him up for a second, and in a game where fractions of a second often marked the difference between a run and an out, the momentary delay many times permitted the ball to get to the plate before the runner.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading Atkins, the Philly pitcher, was in capital form, and the game was a seesaw affair, first one and then the other getting the lead, and it was not until the ninth inning that the contest was decided.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading Atkins, the Philly pitcher, was in capital form, and the game was a seesaw affair, first one and then the other getting the lead, and it was not until the ninth inning that the contest was decided.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Farley, the third baseman of the Quaker team, was a “rough house” player, who never hesitated to transgress the rules of the game, provided that he could get away with it.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading OFF HIS STRIDE Joe pitched the next day against the Phillies, and won a hard fought battle.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Atkins, the Philly pitcher, was in capital form, and the game was a seesaw affair, first one and then the other getting the lead, and it was not until the ninth inning that the contest was decided.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading This was often sufficient to throw the runner off his stride and slow him up for a second, and in a game where fractions of a second often marked the difference between a run and an out, the momentary delay many times permitted the ball to get to the plate before the runner.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading This was often sufficient to throw the runner off his stride and slow him up for a second, and in a game where fractions of a second often marked the difference between a run and an out, the momentary delay many times permitted the ball to get to the plate before the runner.
Farley
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From this reading Farley, the third baseman of the Quaker team, was a “rough house” player, who never hesitated to transgress the rules of the game, provided that he could get away with it.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading One of his favorite tricks was to grab the belt of an opposing player as he rounded third base.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Atkins, the Philly pitcher, was in capital form, and the game was a seesaw affair, first one and then the other getting the lead, and it was not until the ninth inning that the contest was decided.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This was often sufficient to throw the runner off his stride and slow him up for a second, and in a game where fractions of a second often marked the difference between a run and an out, the momentary delay many times permitted the ball to get to the plate before the runner.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Atkins, the Philly pitcher, was in capital form, and the game was a seesaw affair, first one and then the other getting the lead, and it was not until the ninth inning that the contest was decided.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading OFF HIS STRIDE Joe pitched the next day against the Phillies, and won a hard fought battle.
fractionsnounUS /ˈfrækʃənz/
plural of “fraction” — a component of a mixture that has been separated by a fractional process
From this reading This was often sufficient to throw the runner off his stride and slow him up for a second, and in a game where fractions of a second often marked the difference between a run and an out, the momentary delay many times permitted the ball to get to the plate before the runner.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Atkins, the Philly pitcher, was in capital form, and the game was a seesaw affair, first one and then the other getting the lead, and it was not until the ninth inning that the contest was decided.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Farley, the third baseman of the Quaker team, was a “rough house” player, who never hesitated to transgress the rules of the game, provided that he could get away with it.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Atkins, the Philly pitcher, was in capital form, and the game was a seesaw affair, first one and then the other getting the lead, and it was not until the ninth inning that the contest was decided.
grabverbUS /ɡræb/
take hold of so as to seize or restrain or stop the motion of
From this reading One of his favorite tricks was to grab the belt of an opposing player as he rounded third base.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading OFF HIS STRIDE Joe pitched the next day against the Phillies, and won a hard fought battle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Farley, the third baseman of the Quaker team, was a “rough house” player, who never hesitated to transgress the rules of the game, provided that he could get away with it.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Farley, the third baseman of the Quaker team, was a “rough house” player, who never hesitated to transgress the rules of the game, provided that he could get away with it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This was often sufficient to throw the runner off his stride and slow him up for a second, and in a game where fractions of a second often marked the difference between a run and an out, the momentary delay many times permitted the ball to get to the plate before the runner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading OFF HIS STRIDE Joe pitched the next day against the Phillies, and won a hard fought battle.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Farley, the third baseman of the Quaker team, was a “rough house” player, who never hesitated to transgress the rules of the game, provided that he could get away with it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Atkins, the Philly pitcher, was in capital form, and the game was a seesaw affair, first one and then the other getting the lead, and it was not until the ninth inning that the contest was decided.
inningnounUS /ˈɪnɪŋ/
(baseball) one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat
From this reading Atkins, the Philly pitcher, was in capital form, and the game was a seesaw affair, first one and then the other getting the lead, and it was not until the ninth inning that the contest was decided.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Atkins, the Philly pitcher, was in capital form, and the game was a seesaw affair, first one and then the other getting the lead, and it was not until the ninth inning that the contest was decided.
Joe
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From this reading OFF HIS STRIDE Joe pitched the next day against the Phillies, and won a hard fought battle.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Atkins, the Philly pitcher, was in capital form, and the game was a seesaw affair, first one and then the other getting the lead, and it was not until the ninth inning that the contest was decided.
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 This was often sufficient to throw the runner off his stride and slow him up for a second, and in a game where fractions of a second often marked the difference between a run and an out, the momentary delay many times permitted the ball to get to the plate before the runner.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading This was often sufficient to throw the runner off his stride and slow him up for a second, and in a game where fractions of a second often marked the difference between a run and an out, the momentary delay many times permitted the ball to get to the plate before the runner.
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading This was often sufficient to throw the runner off his stride and slow him up for a second, and in a game where fractions of a second often marked the difference between a run and an out, the momentary delay many times permitted the ball to get to the plate before the runner.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Farley, the third baseman of the Quaker team, was a “rough house” player, who never hesitated to transgress the rules of the game, provided that he could get away with it.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading OFF HIS STRIDE Joe pitched the next day against the Phillies, and won a hard fought battle.
ninthnounUS /naɪnθ/
position nine in a countable series of things
From this reading Atkins, the Philly pitcher, was in capital form, and the game was a seesaw affair, first one and then the other getting the lead, and it was not until the ninth inning that the contest was decided.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Atkins, the Philly pitcher, was in capital form, and the game was a seesaw affair, first one and then the other getting the lead, and it was not until the ninth inning that the contest was decided.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Farley, the third baseman of the Quaker team, was a “rough house” player, who never hesitated to transgress the rules of the game, provided that he could get away with it.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OFF HIS STRIDE Joe pitched the next day against the Phillies, and won a hard fought battle.
many times at short intervals
From this reading This was often sufficient to throw the runner off his stride and slow him up for a second, and in a game where fractions of a second often marked the difference between a run and an out, the momentary delay many times permitted the ball to get to the plate before the runner.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Atkins, the Philly pitcher, was in capital form, and the game was a seesaw affair, first one and then the other getting the lead, and it was not until the ninth inning that the contest was decided.
opposingadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzɪŋ/
characterized by active hostility
From this reading One of his favorite tricks was to grab the belt of an opposing player as he rounded third base.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Atkins, the Philly pitcher, was in capital form, and the game was a seesaw affair, first one and then the other getting the lead, and it was not until the ninth inning that the contest was decided.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This was often sufficient to throw the runner off his stride and slow him up for a second, and in a game where fractions of a second often marked the difference between a run and an out, the momentary delay many times permitted the ball to get to the plate before the runner.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading This was often sufficient to throw the runner off his stride and slow him up for a second, and in a game where fractions of a second often marked the difference between a run and an out, the momentary delay many times permitted the ball to get to the plate before the runner.
Phillies
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From this reading OFF HIS STRIDE Joe pitched the next day against the Phillies, and won a hard fought battle.
Philly
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From this reading Atkins, the Philly pitcher, was in capital form, and the game was a seesaw affair, first one and then the other getting the lead, and it was not until the ninth inning that the contest was decided.
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading OFF HIS STRIDE Joe pitched the next day against the Phillies, and won a hard fought battle.
pitchernounUS /ˈpɪtʃər/
(baseball) the person who does the pitching
From this reading Atkins, the Philly pitcher, was in capital form, and the game was a seesaw affair, first one and then the other getting the lead, and it was not until the ninth inning that the contest was decided.
(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 This was often sufficient to throw the runner off his stride and slow him up for a second, and in a game where fractions of a second often marked the difference between a run and an out, the momentary delay many times permitted the ball to get to the plate before the runner.
playernounUS /ˈpleɪər/
a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading Farley, the third baseman of the Quaker team, was a “rough house” player, who never hesitated to transgress the rules of the game, provided that he could get away with it.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Farley, the third baseman of the Quaker team, was a “rough house” player, who never hesitated to transgress the rules of the game, provided that he could get away with it.
QuakernounUS /ˈkweɪkər/
a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers)
From this reading Farley, the third baseman of the Quaker team, was a “rough house” player, who never hesitated to transgress the rules of the game, provided that he could get away with it.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Farley, the third baseman of the Quaker team, was a “rough house” player, who never hesitated to transgress the rules of the game, provided that he could get away with it.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading One of his favorite tricks was to grab the belt of an opposing player as he rounded third base.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Farley, the third baseman of the Quaker team, was a “rough house” player, who never hesitated to transgress the rules of the game, provided that he could get away with it.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading This was often sufficient to throw the runner off his stride and slow him up for a second, and in a game where fractions of a second often marked the difference between a run and an out, the momentary delay many times permitted the ball to get to the plate before the runner.
runnernounUS /ˈrʌnər/
someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading This was often sufficient to throw the runner off his stride and slow him up for a second, and in a game where fractions of a second often marked the difference between a run and an out, the momentary delay many times permitted the ball to get to the plate before the runner.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading This was often sufficient to throw the runner off his stride and slow him up for a second, and in a game where fractions of a second often marked the difference between a run and an out, the momentary delay many times permitted the ball to get to the plate before the runner.
seesawverbUS /ˈsiːsɔː/
ride on a plank
From this reading Atkins, the Philly pitcher, was in capital form, and the game was a seesaw affair, first one and then the other getting the lead, and it was not until the ninth inning that the contest was decided.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading This was often sufficient to throw the runner off his stride and slow him up for a second, and in a game where fractions of a second often marked the difference between a run and an out, the momentary delay many times permitted the ball to get to the plate before the runner.
STRIDEnounUS /straɪd/
a step in walking or running
From this reading OFF HIS STRIDE Joe pitched the next day against the Phillies, and won a hard fought battle.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading This was often sufficient to throw the runner off his stride and slow him up for a second, and in a game where fractions of a second often marked the difference between a run and an out, the momentary delay many times permitted the ball to get to the plate before the runner.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Farley, the third baseman of the Quaker team, was a “rough house” player, who never hesitated to transgress the rules of the game, provided that he could get away with it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Atkins, the Philly pitcher, was in capital form, and the game was a seesaw affair, first one and then the other getting the lead, and it was not until the ninth inning that the contest was decided.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OFF HIS STRIDE Joe pitched the next day against the Phillies, and won a hard fought battle.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Atkins, the Philly pitcher, was in capital form, and the game was a seesaw affair, first one and then the other getting the lead, and it was not until the ninth inning that the contest was decided.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Farley, the third baseman of the Quaker team, was a “rough house” player, who never hesitated to transgress the rules of the game, provided that he could get away with it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was often sufficient to throw the runner off his stride and slow him up for a second, and in a game where fractions of a second often marked the difference between a run and an out, the momentary delay many times permitted the ball to get to the plate before the runner.
propel through the air
From this reading This was often sufficient to throw the runner off his stride and slow him up for a second, and in a game where fractions of a second often marked the difference between a run and an out, the momentary delay many times permitted the ball to get to the plate before the runner.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading This was often sufficient to throw the runner off his stride and slow him up for a second, and in a game where fractions of a second often marked the difference between a run and an out, the momentary delay many times permitted the ball to get to the plate before the runner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Farley, the third baseman of the Quaker team, was a “rough house” player, who never hesitated to transgress the rules of the game, provided that he could get away with it.
transgressverbUS /trænzˈɡres/
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
From this reading Farley, the third baseman of the Quaker team, was a “rough house” player, who never hesitated to transgress the rules of the game, provided that he could get away with it.
tricksnounUS /trɪks/
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading One of his favorite tricks was to grab the belt of an opposing player as he rounded third base.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Atkins, the Philly pitcher, was in capital form, and the game was a seesaw affair, first one and then the other getting the lead, and it was not until the ninth inning that the contest was decided.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading This was often sufficient to throw the runner off his stride and slow him up for a second, and in a game where fractions of a second often marked the difference between a run and an out, the momentary delay many times permitted the ball to get to the plate before the runner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Atkins, the Philly pitcher, was in capital form, and the game was a seesaw affair, first one and then the other getting the lead, and it was not until the ninth inning that the contest was decided.
in or at the place that
From this reading This was often sufficient to throw the runner off his stride and slow him up for a second, and in a game where fractions of a second often marked the difference between a run and an out, the momentary delay many times permitted the ball to get to the plate before the runner.
which person or people
From this reading Farley, the third baseman of the Quaker team, was a “rough house” player, who never hesitated to transgress the rules of the game, provided that he could get away with it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Farley, the third baseman of the Quaker team, was a “rough house” player, who never hesitated to transgress the rules of the game, provided that he could get away with it.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading OFF HIS STRIDE Joe pitched the next day against the Phillies, and won a hard fought battle.
