used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NO-HIT GAME Robbie had shouted too soon.
at or in the front
From this reading But just as it was passing him Greaves, by an almost superhuman effort, launched himself into the air straight ahead of him and nabbed it with his gloved hand.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading But just as it was passing him Greaves, by an almost superhuman effort, launched himself into the air straight ahead of him and nabbed it with his gloved hand.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The sphere was going with the force of a bullet almost on a line.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But just as it was passing him Greaves, by an almost superhuman effort, launched himself into the air straight ahead of him and nabbed it with his gloved hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading McGee at center and Burton at right had started running at the crack of the bat.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seemed as though it was impossible that either should reach the ball in time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading McGee at center and Burton at right had started running at the crack of the bat.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading It seemed as though it was impossible that either should reach the ball in time.
batnounUS /bæt/
nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
From this reading McGee at center and Burton at right had started running at the crack of the bat.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading The sphere was going with the force of a bullet almost on a line.
BurtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrtən/
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading McGee at center and Burton at right had started running at the crack of the bat.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But just as it was passing him Greaves, by an almost superhuman effort, launched himself into the air straight ahead of him and nabbed it with his gloved hand.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But just as it was passing him Greaves, by an almost superhuman effort, launched himself into the air straight ahead of him and nabbed it with his gloved hand.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading McGee at center and Burton at right had started running at the crack of the bat.
crackverbUS /kræk/
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
From this reading McGee at center and Burton at right had started running at the crack of the bat.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading But just as it was passing him Greaves, by an almost superhuman effort, launched himself into the air straight ahead of him and nabbed it with his gloved hand.
one or the other of two
From this reading It seemed as though it was impossible that either should reach the ball in time.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The sphere was going with the force of a bullet almost on a line.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading A NO-HIT GAME Robbie had shouted too soon.
glovedadjectiveUS /ɡlʌvd/
having the hands covered with gloves
From this reading But just as it was passing him Greaves, by an almost superhuman effort, launched himself into the air straight ahead of him and nabbed it with his gloved hand.
the act of departing
From this reading The sphere was going with the force of a bullet almost on a line.
GreavesnounUS /ɡriːvz/
the residue that remains after animal fat has been rendered
From this reading But just as it was passing him Greaves, by an almost superhuman effort, launched himself into the air straight ahead of him and nabbed it with his gloved hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A NO-HIT GAME Robbie had shouted too soon.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But just as it was passing him Greaves, by an almost superhuman effort, launched himself into the air straight ahead of him and nabbed it with his gloved hand.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But just as it was passing him Greaves, by an almost superhuman effort, launched himself into the air straight ahead of him and nabbed it with his gloved hand.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But just as it was passing him Greaves, by an almost superhuman effort, launched himself into the air straight ahead of him and nabbed it with his gloved hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But just as it was passing him Greaves, by an almost superhuman effort, launched himself into the air straight ahead of him and nabbed it with his gloved hand.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It seemed as though it was impossible that either should reach the ball in time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It seemed as though it was impossible that either should reach the ball in time.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But just as it was passing him Greaves, by an almost superhuman effort, launched himself into the air straight ahead of him and nabbed it with his gloved hand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed as though it was impossible that either should reach the ball in time.
and nothing more
From this reading But just as it was passing him Greaves, by an almost superhuman effort, launched himself into the air straight ahead of him and nabbed it with his gloved hand.
launchedverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading But just as it was passing him Greaves, by an almost superhuman effort, launched himself into the air straight ahead of him and nabbed it with his gloved hand.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The sphere was going with the force of a bullet almost on a line.
McGee
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From this reading McGee at center and Burton at right had started running at the crack of the bat.
nabbedverbUS /næbd/
inflected form of “nab” — tag the base runner to get him out
From this reading But just as it was passing him Greaves, by an almost superhuman effort, launched himself into the air straight ahead of him and nabbed it with his gloved hand.
NO-HITadjective
of a game (or the pitching) in which a pitcher allows the opponent no hits
From this reading A NO-HIT GAME Robbie had shouted too soon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading McGee at center and Burton at right had started running at the crack of the bat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The sphere was going with the force of a bullet almost on a line.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading But just as it was passing him Greaves, by an almost superhuman effort, launched himself into the air straight ahead of him and nabbed it with his gloved hand.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It seemed as though it was impossible that either should reach the ball in time.
precisely, exactly
From this reading McGee at center and Burton at right had started running at the crack of the bat.
Robbie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A NO-HIT GAME Robbie had shouted too soon.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading McGee at center and Burton at right had started running at the crack of the bat.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed as though it was impossible that either should reach the ball in time.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It seemed as though it was impossible that either should reach the ball in time.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading A NO-HIT GAME Robbie had shouted too soon.
in the near future
From this reading A NO-HIT GAME Robbie had shouted too soon.
spherenounUS /sfɪr/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading The sphere was going with the force of a bullet almost on a line.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading McGee at center and Burton at right had started running at the crack of the bat.
successive (without a break)
From this reading But just as it was passing him Greaves, by an almost superhuman effort, launched himself into the air straight ahead of him and nabbed it with his gloved hand.
superhumanadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈhjuːmən/
above or beyond the human or demanding more than human power or endurance
From this reading But just as it was passing him Greaves, by an almost superhuman effort, launched himself into the air straight ahead of him and nabbed it with his gloved hand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed as though it was impossible that either should reach the ball in time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading McGee at center and Burton at right had started running at the crack of the bat.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It seemed as though it was impossible that either should reach the ball in time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It seemed as though it was impossible that either should reach the ball in time.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading A NO-HIT GAME Robbie had shouted too soon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It seemed as though it was impossible that either should reach the ball in time.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The sphere was going with the force of a bullet almost on a line.
