Chapter XXII

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

From this reading STAGING A COMEBACK Miles, the kingpin pitcher of the Pirates, was in the box, and that he was at the top of his form was evident by the way he whipped the ball over the plate, setting down the heavy hitters at the head of the Giant batting order in jig time.

(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 All knew the indifferent way in which he had been going of late, and they had not expected to see him pitch in the first game of the series.

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

From this reading STAGING A COMEBACK Miles, the kingpin pitcher of the Pirates, was in the box, and that he was at the top of his form was evident by the way he whipped the ball over the plate, setting down the heavy hitters at the head of the Giant batting order in jig time.

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

From this reading A murmur went through the crowd as Joe pulled on his glove and walked out to the box.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading STAGING A COMEBACK Miles, the kingpin pitcher of the Pirates, was in the box, and that he was at the top of his form was evident by the way he whipped the ball over the plate, setting down the heavy hitters at the head of the Giant batting order in jig time.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading STAGING A COMEBACK Miles, the kingpin pitcher of the Pirates, was in the box, and that he was at the top of his form was evident by the way he whipped the ball over the plate, setting down the heavy hitters at the head of the Giant batting order in jig time.

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 Was the superman of baseball at last to be dethroned?

(baseball) the batter's attempt to get on base

From this reading STAGING A COMEBACK Miles, the kingpin pitcher of the Pirates, was in the box, and that he was at the top of his form was evident by the way he whipped the ball over the plate, setting down the heavy hitters at the head of the Giant batting order in jig time.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Was the superman of baseball at last to be dethroned?

the past participle of “be”

From this reading All knew the indifferent way in which he had been going of late, and they had not expected to see him pitch in the first game of the series.

a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading STAGING A COMEBACK Miles, the kingpin pitcher of the Pirates, was in the box, and that he was at the top of his form was evident by the way he whipped the ball over the plate, setting down the heavy hitters at the head of the Giant batting order in jig time.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading STAGING A COMEBACK Miles, the kingpin pitcher of the Pirates, was in the box, and that he was at the top of his form was evident by the way he whipped the ball over the plate, setting down the heavy hitters at the head of the Giant batting order in jig time.

a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

From this reading STAGING A COMEBACK Miles, the kingpin pitcher of the Pirates, was in the box, and that he was at the top of his form was evident by the way he whipped the ball over the plate, setting down the heavy hitters at the head of the Giant batting order in jig time.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading A murmur went through the crowd as Joe pulled on his glove and walked out to the box.

past form of “dethrone” — remove a monarch from the throne

From this reading Was the superman of baseball at last to be dethroned?

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading STAGING A COMEBACK Miles, the kingpin pitcher of the Pirates, was in the box, and that he was at the top of his form was evident by the way he whipped the ball over the plate, setting down the heavy hitters at the head of the Giant batting order in jig time.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading STAGING A COMEBACK Miles, the kingpin pitcher of the Pirates, was in the box, and that he was at the top of his form was evident by the way he whipped the ball over the plate, setting down the heavy hitters at the head of the Giant batting order in jig time.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading All knew the indifferent way in which he had been going of late, and they had not expected to see him pitch in the first game of the series.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading All knew the indifferent way in which he had been going of late, and they had not expected to see him pitch in the first game of the series.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Perhaps a new thrill was in store for them, the novelty of seeing the greatest pitcher of the national game knocked out of the box.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading STAGING A COMEBACK Miles, the kingpin pitcher of the Pirates, was in the box, and that he was at the top of his form was evident by the way he whipped the ball over the plate, setting down the heavy hitters at the head of the Giant batting order in jig time.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading All knew the indifferent way in which he had been going of late, and they had not expected to see him pitch in the first game of the series.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading STAGING A COMEBACK Miles, the kingpin pitcher of the Pirates, was in the box, and that he was at the top of his form was evident by the way he whipped the ball over the plate, setting down the heavy hitters at the head of the Giant batting order in jig time.

the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball

From this reading A murmur went through the crowd as Joe pulled on his glove and walked out to the box.

the act of departing

From this reading All knew the indifferent way in which he had been going of late, and they had not expected to see him pitch in the first game of the series.

highest in quality

From this reading Perhaps a new thrill was in store for them, the novelty of seeing the greatest pitcher of the national game knocked out of the box.

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

From this reading All knew the indifferent way in which he had been going of late, and they had not expected to see him pitch in the first game of the series.

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

From this reading STAGING A COMEBACK Miles, the kingpin pitcher of the Pirates, was in the box, and that he was at the top of his form was evident by the way he whipped the ball over the plate, setting down the heavy hitters at the head of the Giant batting order in jig time.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading STAGING A COMEBACK Miles, the kingpin pitcher of the Pirates, was in the box, and that he was at the top of his form was evident by the way he whipped the ball over the plate, setting down the heavy hitters at the head of the Giant batting order in jig time.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading STAGING A COMEBACK Miles, the kingpin pitcher of the Pirates, was in the box, and that he was at the top of his form was evident by the way he whipped the ball over the plate, setting down the heavy hitters at the head of the Giant batting order in jig time.

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

From this reading All knew the indifferent way in which he had been going of late, and they had not expected to see him pitch in the first game of the series.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading STAGING A COMEBACK Miles, the kingpin pitcher of the Pirates, was in the box, and that he was at the top of his form was evident by the way he whipped the ball over the plate, setting down the heavy hitters at the head of the Giant batting order in jig time.

plural of “hitter” — (baseball) a ballplayer who is batting

From this reading STAGING A COMEBACK Miles, the kingpin pitcher of the Pirates, was in the box, and that he was at the top of his form was evident by the way he whipped the ball over the plate, setting down the heavy hitters at the head of the Giant batting order in jig time.

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

From this reading STAGING A COMEBACK Miles, the kingpin pitcher of the Pirates, was in the box, and that he was at the top of his form was evident by the way he whipped the ball over the plate, setting down the heavy hitters at the head of the Giant batting order in jig time.

marked by a lack of interest

From this reading All knew the indifferent way in which he had been going of late, and they had not expected to see him pitch in the first game of the series.

dance a quick dance with leaping and kicking motions

From this reading STAGING A COMEBACK Miles, the kingpin pitcher of the Pirates, was in the box, and that he was at the top of his form was evident by the way he whipped the ball over the plate, setting down the heavy hitters at the head of the Giant batting order in jig time.

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

From this reading A murmur went through the crowd as Joe pulled on his glove and walked out to the box.

the most important person in a group or undertaking

From this reading STAGING A COMEBACK Miles, the kingpin pitcher of the Pirates, was in the box, and that he was at the top of his form was evident by the way he whipped the ball over the plate, setting down the heavy hitters at the head of the Giant batting order in jig time.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading All knew the indifferent way in which he had been going of late, and they had not expected to see him pitch in the first game of the series.

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading Perhaps a new thrill was in store for them, the novelty of seeing the greatest pitcher of the national game knocked out of the box.

immediately past

From this reading Was the superman of baseball at last to be dethroned?

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading All knew the indifferent way in which he had been going of late, and they had not expected to see him pitch in the first game of the series.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading STAGING A COMEBACK Miles, the kingpin pitcher of the Pirates, was in the box, and that he was at the top of his form was evident by the way he whipped the ball over the plate, setting down the heavy hitters at the head of the Giant batting order in jig time.

a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech

From this reading A murmur went through the crowd as Joe pulled on his glove and walked out to the box.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading Perhaps a new thrill was in store for them, the novelty of seeing the greatest pitcher of the national game knocked out of the box.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Perhaps a new thrill was in store for them, the novelty of seeing the greatest pitcher of the national game knocked out of the box.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading All knew the indifferent way in which he had been going of late, and they had not expected to see him pitch in the first game of the series.

originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel

From this reading Perhaps a new thrill was in store for them, the novelty of seeing the greatest pitcher of the national game knocked out of the box.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading STAGING A COMEBACK Miles, the kingpin pitcher of the Pirates, was in the box, and that he was at the top of his form was evident by the way he whipped the ball over the plate, setting down the heavy hitters at the head of the Giant batting order in jig time.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A murmur went through the crowd as Joe pulled on his glove and walked out to the box.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading STAGING A COMEBACK Miles, the kingpin pitcher of the Pirates, was in the box, and that he was at the top of his form was evident by the way he whipped the ball over the plate, setting down the heavy hitters at the head of the Giant batting order in jig time.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A murmur went through the crowd as Joe pulled on his glove and walked out to the box.

above and across; more than

From this reading STAGING A COMEBACK Miles, the kingpin pitcher of the Pirates, was in the box, and that he was at the top of his form was evident by the way he whipped the ball over the plate, setting down the heavy hitters at the head of the Giant batting order in jig time.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps a new thrill was in store for them, the novelty of seeing the greatest pitcher of the national game knocked out of the box.

plural of “pirate” — someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own

From this reading STAGING A COMEBACK Miles, the kingpin pitcher of the Pirates, was in the box, and that he was at the top of his form was evident by the way he whipped the ball over the plate, setting down the heavy hitters at the head of the Giant batting order in jig time.

the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration

From this reading All knew the indifferent way in which he had been going of late, and they had not expected to see him pitch in the first game of the series.

(baseball) the person who does the pitching

From this reading STAGING A COMEBACK Miles, the kingpin pitcher of the Pirates, was in the box, and that he was at the top of his form was evident by the way he whipped the ball over the plate, setting down the heavy hitters at the head of the Giant batting order in jig time.

(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 STAGING A COMEBACK Miles, the kingpin pitcher of the Pirates, was in the box, and that he was at the top of his form was evident by the way he whipped the ball over the plate, setting down the heavy hitters at the head of the Giant batting order in jig time.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading A murmur went through the crowd as Joe pulled on his glove and walked out to the box.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading All knew the indifferent way in which he had been going of late, and they had not expected to see him pitch in the first game of the series.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Perhaps a new thrill was in store for them, the novelty of seeing the greatest pitcher of the national game knocked out of the box.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading All knew the indifferent way in which he had been going of late, and they had not expected to see him pitch in the first game of the series.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading STAGING A COMEBACK Miles, the kingpin pitcher of the Pirates, was in the box, and that he was at the top of his form was evident by the way he whipped the ball over the plate, setting down the heavy hitters at the head of the Giant batting order in jig time.

the production of a drama on the stage

From this reading STAGING A COMEBACK Miles, the kingpin pitcher of the Pirates, was in the box, and that he was at the top of his form was evident by the way he whipped the ball over the plate, setting down the heavy hitters at the head of the Giant batting order in jig time.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Perhaps a new thrill was in store for them, the novelty of seeing the greatest pitcher of the national game knocked out of the box.

a person with great powers and abilities

From this reading Was the superman of baseball at last to be dethroned?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading STAGING A COMEBACK Miles, the kingpin pitcher of the Pirates, was in the box, and that he was at the top of his form was evident by the way he whipped the ball over the plate, setting down the heavy hitters at the head of the Giant batting order in jig time.

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

From this reading STAGING A COMEBACK Miles, the kingpin pitcher of the Pirates, was in the box, and that he was at the top of his form was evident by the way he whipped the ball over the plate, setting down the heavy hitters at the head of the Giant batting order in jig time.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Perhaps a new thrill was in store for them, the novelty of seeing the greatest pitcher of the national game knocked out of the box.

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

From this reading All knew the indifferent way in which he had been going of late, and they had not expected to see him pitch in the first game of the series.

the swift release of a store of affective force

From this reading Perhaps a new thrill was in store for them, the novelty of seeing the greatest pitcher of the national game knocked out of the box.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A murmur went through the crowd as Joe pulled on his glove and walked out to the box.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading STAGING A COMEBACK Miles, the kingpin pitcher of the Pirates, was in the box, and that he was at the top of his form was evident by the way he whipped the ball over the plate, setting down the heavy hitters at the head of the Giant batting order in jig time.

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

From this reading A murmur went through the crowd as Joe pulled on his glove and walked out to the box.

the upper part of anything

From this reading STAGING A COMEBACK Miles, the kingpin pitcher of the Pirates, was in the box, and that he was at the top of his form was evident by the way he whipped the ball over the plate, setting down the heavy hitters at the head of the Giant batting order in jig time.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading A murmur went through the crowd as Joe pulled on his glove and walked out to the box.

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

From this reading STAGING A COMEBACK Miles, the kingpin pitcher of the Pirates, was in the box, and that he was at the top of his form was evident by the way he whipped the ball over the plate, setting down the heavy hitters at the head of the Giant batting order in jig time.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading STAGING A COMEBACK Miles, the kingpin pitcher of the Pirates, was in the box, and that he was at the top of his form was evident by the way he whipped the ball over the plate, setting down the heavy hitters at the head of the Giant batting order in jig time.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading A murmur went through the crowd as Joe pulled on his glove and walked out to the box.

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

From this reading All knew the indifferent way in which he had been going of late, and they had not expected to see him pitch in the first game of the series.

inflected form of “whip” — beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading STAGING A COMEBACK Miles, the kingpin pitcher of the Pirates, was in the box, and that he was at the top of his form was evident by the way he whipped the ball over the plate, setting down the heavy hitters at the head of the Giant batting order in jig time.