used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Joe Matson, “Baseball Joe,” as he was known to idolizing fans all over the country, looked at his comrade with a grin.
(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 Joe Matson, “Baseball Joe,” as he was known to idolizing fans all over the country, looked at his comrade with a grin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading =Baseball Joe, Champion of the League= “Great Scott, Joe, what are you trying to do?” demanded Jim Barclay, as he threw back the ball he had just caught and wrung the hand that had got the brunt of the impact.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading =Baseball Joe, Champion of the League= “Great Scott, Joe, what are you trying to do?” demanded Jim Barclay, as he threw back the ball he had just caught and wrung the hand that had got the brunt of the impact.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading =Baseball Joe, Champion of the League= “Great Scott, Joe, what are you trying to do?” demanded Jim Barclay, as he threw back the ball he had just caught and wrung the hand that had got the brunt of the impact.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Was it as hot as all that?” he asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Joe Matson, “Baseball Joe,” as he was known to idolizing fans all over the country, looked at his comrade with a grin.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Baseball Joe Champion of the League The Record That Was Worth While Author of “BASEBALL JOE OF THE SILVER STARS,” “BASEBALL JOE, CAPTAIN OF THE TEAM,” “THE RIVAL PITCHERS,” “THE EIGHT-OARED VICTORS,” ETC.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading =Baseball Joe, Champion of the League= “Great Scott, Joe, what are you trying to do?” demanded Jim Barclay, as he threw back the ball he had just caught and wrung the hand that had got the brunt of the impact.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading =Baseball Joe, Champion of the League= “Great Scott, Joe, what are you trying to do?” demanded Jim Barclay, as he threw back the ball he had just caught and wrung the hand that had got the brunt of the impact.
Barclay
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From this reading =Baseball Joe, Champion of the League= “Great Scott, Joe, what are you trying to do?” demanded Jim Barclay, as he threw back the ball he had just caught and wrung the hand that had got the brunt of the impact.
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 Baseball Joe Champion of the League The Record That Was Worth While Author of “BASEBALL JOE OF THE SILVER STARS,” “BASEBALL JOE, CAPTAIN OF THE TEAM,” “THE RIVAL PITCHERS,” “THE EIGHT-OARED VICTORS,” ETC.
bruntnounUS /brʌnt/
main force of a blow etc
From this reading =Baseball Joe, Champion of the League= “Great Scott, Joe, what are you trying to do?” demanded Jim Barclay, as he threw back the ball he had just caught and wrung the hand that had got the brunt of the impact.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Baseball Joe Champion of the League The Record That Was Worth While Author of “BASEBALL JOE OF THE SILVER STARS,” “BASEBALL JOE, CAPTAIN OF THE TEAM,” “THE RIVAL PITCHERS,” “THE EIGHT-OARED VICTORS,” ETC.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading =Baseball Joe, Champion of the League= “Great Scott, Joe, what are you trying to do?” demanded Jim Barclay, as he threw back the ball he had just caught and wrung the hand that had got the brunt of the impact.
ChampionnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiən/
someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading Baseball Joe Champion of the League The Record That Was Worth While Author of “BASEBALL JOE OF THE SILVER STARS,” “BASEBALL JOE, CAPTAIN OF THE TEAM,” “THE RIVAL PITCHERS,” “THE EIGHT-OARED VICTORS,” ETC.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Joe Matson, “Baseball Joe,” as he was known to idolizing fans all over the country, looked at his comrade with a grin.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Joe Matson, “Baseball Joe,” as he was known to idolizing fans all over the country, looked at his comrade with a grin.
crippleverbUS /ˈkrɪpəl/
deprive of strength or efficiency; make useless or worthless
From this reading “Trying to murder me, or just cripple me for life?”
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading =Baseball Joe, Champion of the League= “Great Scott, Joe, what are you trying to do?” demanded Jim Barclay, as he threw back the ball he had just caught and wrung the hand that had got the brunt of the impact.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading =Baseball Joe, Champion of the League= “Great Scott, Joe, what are you trying to do?” demanded Jim Barclay, as he threw back the ball he had just caught and wrung the hand that had got the brunt of the impact.
EIGHT-OARED
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From this reading Baseball Joe Champion of the League The Record That Was Worth While Author of “BASEBALL JOE OF THE SILVER STARS,” “BASEBALL JOE, CAPTAIN OF THE TEAM,” “THE RIVAL PITCHERS,” “THE EIGHT-OARED VICTORS,” ETC.
ETC
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From this reading Baseball Joe Champion of the League The Record That Was Worth While Author of “BASEBALL JOE OF THE SILVER STARS,” “BASEBALL JOE, CAPTAIN OF THE TEAM,” “THE RIVAL PITCHERS,” “THE EIGHT-OARED VICTORS,” ETC.
fansnounUS /fænz/
plural of “fan” — a device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or surfaces
From this reading Joe Matson, “Baseball Joe,” as he was known to idolizing fans all over the country, looked at his comrade with a grin.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Trying to murder me, or just cripple me for life?”
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading =Baseball Joe, Champion of the League= “Great Scott, Joe, what are you trying to do?” demanded Jim Barclay, as he threw back the ball he had just caught and wrung the hand that had got the brunt of the impact.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading =Baseball Joe, Champion of the League= “Great Scott, Joe, what are you trying to do?” demanded Jim Barclay, as he threw back the ball he had just caught and wrung the hand that had got the brunt of the impact.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Joe Matson, “Baseball Joe,” as he was known to idolizing fans all over the country, looked at his comrade with a grin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading =Baseball Joe, Champion of the League= “Great Scott, Joe, what are you trying to do?” demanded Jim Barclay, as he threw back the ball he had just caught and wrung the hand that had got the brunt of the impact.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading =Baseball Joe, Champion of the League= “Great Scott, Joe, what are you trying to do?” demanded Jim Barclay, as he threw back the ball he had just caught and wrung the hand that had got the brunt of the impact.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading =Baseball Joe, Champion of the League= “Great Scott, Joe, what are you trying to do?” demanded Jim Barclay, as he threw back the ball he had just caught and wrung the hand that had got the brunt of the impact.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Joe Matson, “Baseball Joe,” as he was known to idolizing fans all over the country, looked at his comrade with a grin.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading “Was it as hot as all that?” he asked.
idolizingverbUS /ˈaɪdəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “idolize” — love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading Joe Matson, “Baseball Joe,” as he was known to idolizing fans all over the country, looked at his comrade with a grin.
impactnounUS /ˌɪmˈpækt/
the striking of one body against another
From this reading =Baseball Joe, Champion of the League= “Great Scott, Joe, what are you trying to do?” demanded Jim Barclay, as he threw back the ball he had just caught and wrung the hand that had got the brunt of the impact.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Was it as hot as all that?” he asked.
Jim
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From this reading =Baseball Joe, Champion of the League= “Great Scott, Joe, what are you trying to do?” demanded Jim Barclay, as he threw back the ball he had just caught and wrung the hand that had got the brunt of the impact.
Joe
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From this reading Baseball Joe Champion of the League The Record That Was Worth While Author of “BASEBALL JOE OF THE SILVER STARS,” “BASEBALL JOE, CAPTAIN OF THE TEAM,” “THE RIVAL PITCHERS,” “THE EIGHT-OARED VICTORS,” ETC.
and nothing more
From this reading =Baseball Joe, Champion of the League= “Great Scott, Joe, what are you trying to do?” demanded Jim Barclay, as he threw back the ball he had just caught and wrung the hand that had got the brunt of the impact.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Joe Matson, “Baseball Joe,” as he was known to idolizing fans all over the country, looked at his comrade with a grin.
LeaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading Baseball Joe Champion of the League The Record That Was Worth While Author of “BASEBALL JOE OF THE SILVER STARS,” “BASEBALL JOE, CAPTAIN OF THE TEAM,” “THE RIVAL PITCHERS,” “THE EIGHT-OARED VICTORS,” ETC.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “Trying to murder me, or just cripple me for life?”
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Joe Matson, “Baseball Joe,” as he was known to idolizing fans all over the country, looked at his comrade with a grin.
Matson
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From this reading Joe Matson, “Baseball Joe,” as he was known to idolizing fans all over the country, looked at his comrade with a grin.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Trying to murder me, or just cripple me for life?”
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading “Trying to murder me, or just cripple me for life?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Baseball Joe Champion of the League The Record That Was Worth While Author of “BASEBALL JOE OF THE SILVER STARS,” “BASEBALL JOE, CAPTAIN OF THE TEAM,” “THE RIVAL PITCHERS,” “THE EIGHT-OARED VICTORS,” ETC.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Trying to murder me, or just cripple me for life?”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Joe Matson, “Baseball Joe,” as he was known to idolizing fans all over the country, looked at his comrade with a grin.
PITCHERSnounUS /ˈpɪtʃərz/
plural of “pitcher” — (baseball) the person who does the pitching
From this reading Baseball Joe Champion of the League The Record That Was Worth While Author of “BASEBALL JOE OF THE SILVER STARS,” “BASEBALL JOE, CAPTAIN OF THE TEAM,” “THE RIVAL PITCHERS,” “THE EIGHT-OARED VICTORS,” ETC.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading Baseball Joe Champion of the League The Record That Was Worth While Author of “BASEBALL JOE OF THE SILVER STARS,” “BASEBALL JOE, CAPTAIN OF THE TEAM,” “THE RIVAL PITCHERS,” “THE EIGHT-OARED VICTORS,” ETC.
RIVALverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading Baseball Joe Champion of the League The Record That Was Worth While Author of “BASEBALL JOE OF THE SILVER STARS,” “BASEBALL JOE, CAPTAIN OF THE TEAM,” “THE RIVAL PITCHERS,” “THE EIGHT-OARED VICTORS,” ETC.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading =Baseball Joe, Champion of the League= “Great Scott, Joe, what are you trying to do?” demanded Jim Barclay, as he threw back the ball he had just caught and wrung the hand that had got the brunt of the impact.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Baseball Joe Champion of the League The Record That Was Worth While Author of “BASEBALL JOE OF THE SILVER STARS,” “BASEBALL JOE, CAPTAIN OF THE TEAM,” “THE RIVAL PITCHERS,” “THE EIGHT-OARED VICTORS,” ETC.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Baseball Joe Champion of the League The Record That Was Worth While Author of “BASEBALL JOE OF THE SILVER STARS,” “BASEBALL JOE, CAPTAIN OF THE TEAM,” “THE RIVAL PITCHERS,” “THE EIGHT-OARED VICTORS,” ETC.
TEAMnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Baseball Joe Champion of the League The Record That Was Worth While Author of “BASEBALL JOE OF THE SILVER STARS,” “BASEBALL JOE, CAPTAIN OF THE TEAM,” “THE RIVAL PITCHERS,” “THE EIGHT-OARED VICTORS,” ETC.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Baseball Joe Champion of the League The Record That Was Worth While Author of “BASEBALL JOE OF THE SILVER STARS,” “BASEBALL JOE, CAPTAIN OF THE TEAM,” “THE RIVAL PITCHERS,” “THE EIGHT-OARED VICTORS,” ETC.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Baseball Joe Champion of the League The Record That Was Worth While Author of “BASEBALL JOE OF THE SILVER STARS,” “BASEBALL JOE, CAPTAIN OF THE TEAM,” “THE RIVAL PITCHERS,” “THE EIGHT-OARED VICTORS,” ETC.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading =Baseball Joe, Champion of the League= “Great Scott, Joe, what are you trying to do?” demanded Jim Barclay, as he threw back the ball he had just caught and wrung the hand that had got the brunt of the impact.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading =Baseball Joe, Champion of the League= “Great Scott, Joe, what are you trying to do?” demanded Jim Barclay, as he threw back the ball he had just caught and wrung the hand that had got the brunt of the impact.
hard to endure
From this reading =Baseball Joe, Champion of the League= “Great Scott, Joe, what are you trying to do?” demanded Jim Barclay, as he threw back the ball he had just caught and wrung the hand that had got the brunt of the impact.
VICTORSnounUS /ˈvɪktərz/
plural of “victor” — a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading Baseball Joe Champion of the League The Record That Was Worth While Author of “BASEBALL JOE OF THE SILVER STARS,” “BASEBALL JOE, CAPTAIN OF THE TEAM,” “THE RIVAL PITCHERS,” “THE EIGHT-OARED VICTORS,” ETC.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Baseball Joe Champion of the League The Record That Was Worth While Author of “BASEBALL JOE OF THE SILVER STARS,” “BASEBALL JOE, CAPTAIN OF THE TEAM,” “THE RIVAL PITCHERS,” “THE EIGHT-OARED VICTORS,” ETC.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading =Baseball Joe, Champion of the League= “Great Scott, Joe, what are you trying to do?” demanded Jim Barclay, as he threw back the ball he had just caught and wrung the hand that had got the brunt of the impact.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Baseball Joe Champion of the League The Record That Was Worth While Author of “BASEBALL JOE OF THE SILVER STARS,” “BASEBALL JOE, CAPTAIN OF THE TEAM,” “THE RIVAL PITCHERS,” “THE EIGHT-OARED VICTORS,” ETC.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Joe Matson, “Baseball Joe,” as he was known to idolizing fans all over the country, looked at his comrade with a grin.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Baseball Joe Champion of the League The Record That Was Worth While Author of “BASEBALL JOE OF THE SILVER STARS,” “BASEBALL JOE, CAPTAIN OF THE TEAM,” “THE RIVAL PITCHERS,” “THE EIGHT-OARED VICTORS,” ETC.
wrungverbUS /rʌŋ/
inflected form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape
From this reading =Baseball Joe, Champion of the League= “Great Scott, Joe, what are you trying to do?” demanded Jim Barclay, as he threw back the ball he had just caught and wrung the hand that had got the brunt of the impact.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading =Baseball Joe, Champion of the League= “Great Scott, Joe, what are you trying to do?” demanded Jim Barclay, as he threw back the ball he had just caught and wrung the hand that had got the brunt of the impact.
