used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A QUEER MESSAGE The next practice ball Joe sent in went cleanly over the plate, and landed with a thud in the catcher's glove.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A QUEER MESSAGE The next practice ball Joe sent in went cleanly over the plate, and landed with a thud in the catcher's glove.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Joe gave it, and as it was in the proper place, though the striker did not attempt to hit it, the umpire called:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Russell nodded at Joe, to indicate that was what he wanted.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Joe gave it, and as it was in the proper place, though the striker did not attempt to hit it, the umpire called:
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading A QUEER MESSAGE The next practice ball Joe sent in went cleanly over the plate, and landed with a thud in the catcher's glove.
batterverbUS /ˈbætər/
strike against forcefully
From this reading "Play ball!" directed the umpire, and the batter moved up closer to the plate.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Stooping low, and concealing his signal with his big glove, Russell called for a straight, swift ball.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Stooping low, and concealing his signal with his big glove, Russell called for a straight, swift ball.
catcher'snounUS /ˈkætʃɜːrz/
possessive form of “catcher” — (baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher
From this reading A QUEER MESSAGE The next practice ball Joe sent in went cleanly over the plate, and landed with a thud in the catcher's glove.
cleanlyadverbUS /ˈkliːnli/
smoothly and without difficulty; precisely and deftly
From this reading A QUEER MESSAGE The next practice ball Joe sent in went cleanly over the plate, and landed with a thud in the catcher's glove.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading "Play ball!" directed the umpire, and the batter moved up closer to the plate.
concealingnounUS /kənˈsiːlɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading Stooping low, and concealing his signal with his big glove, Russell called for a straight, swift ball.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Joe gave it, and as it was in the proper place, though the striker did not attempt to hit it, the umpire called:
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading "Play ball!" directed the umpire, and the batter moved up closer to the plate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Stooping low, and concealing his signal with his big glove, Russell called for a straight, swift ball.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Joe gave it, and as it was in the proper place, though the striker did not attempt to hit it, the umpire called:
glovenounUS /ɡlʌv/
the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading A QUEER MESSAGE The next practice ball Joe sent in went cleanly over the plate, and landed with a thud in the catcher's glove.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Russell nodded at Joe, to indicate that was what he wanted.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Stooping low, and concealing his signal with his big glove, Russell called for a straight, swift ball.
cause to move by striking
From this reading Joe gave it, and as it was in the proper place, though the striker did not attempt to hit it, the umpire called:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A QUEER MESSAGE The next practice ball Joe sent in went cleanly over the plate, and landed with a thud in the catcher's glove.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Russell nodded at Joe, to indicate that was what he wanted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Joe gave it, and as it was in the proper place, though the striker did not attempt to hit it, the umpire called:
Joe
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From this reading A QUEER MESSAGE The next practice ball Joe sent in went cleanly over the plate, and landed with a thud in the catcher's glove.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading A QUEER MESSAGE The next practice ball Joe sent in went cleanly over the plate, and landed with a thud in the catcher's glove.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Stooping low, and concealing his signal with his big glove, Russell called for a straight, swift ball.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading A QUEER MESSAGE The next practice ball Joe sent in went cleanly over the plate, and landed with a thud in the catcher's glove.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading "Play ball!" directed the umpire, and the batter moved up closer to the plate.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A QUEER MESSAGE The next practice ball Joe sent in went cleanly over the plate, and landed with a thud in the catcher's glove.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading Russell nodded at Joe, to indicate that was what he wanted.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Joe gave it, and as it was in the proper place, though the striker did not attempt to hit it, the umpire called:
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A QUEER MESSAGE The next practice ball Joe sent in went cleanly over the plate, and landed with a thud in the catcher's glove.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Joe gave it, and as it was in the proper place, though the striker did not attempt to hit it, the umpire called:
(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 A QUEER MESSAGE The next practice ball Joe sent in went cleanly over the plate, and landed with a thud in the catcher's glove.
participate in games or sport
From this reading "Play ball!" directed the umpire, and the batter moved up closer to the plate.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading A QUEER MESSAGE The next practice ball Joe sent in went cleanly over the plate, and landed with a thud in the catcher's glove.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Joe gave it, and as it was in the proper place, though the striker did not attempt to hit it, the umpire called:
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading A QUEER MESSAGE The next practice ball Joe sent in went cleanly over the plate, and landed with a thud in the catcher's glove.
RussellnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading Russell nodded at Joe, to indicate that was what he wanted.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading A QUEER MESSAGE The next practice ball Joe sent in went cleanly over the plate, and landed with a thud in the catcher's glove.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading Stooping low, and concealing his signal with his big glove, Russell called for a straight, swift ball.
StoopingadjectiveUS /ˈstuːpɪŋ/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading Stooping low, and concealing his signal with his big glove, Russell called for a straight, swift ball.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Stooping low, and concealing his signal with his big glove, Russell called for a straight, swift ball.
strikernounUS /ˈstraɪkər/
a forward on a soccer team
From this reading Joe gave it, and as it was in the proper place, though the striker did not attempt to hit it, the umpire called:
moving very fast
From this reading Stooping low, and concealing his signal with his big glove, Russell called for a straight, swift ball.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Russell nodded at Joe, to indicate that was what he wanted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A QUEER MESSAGE The next practice ball Joe sent in went cleanly over the plate, and landed with a thud in the catcher's glove.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Joe gave it, and as it was in the proper place, though the striker did not attempt to hit it, the umpire called:
thudverbUS /θʌd/
make a dull sound
From this reading A QUEER MESSAGE The next practice ball Joe sent in went cleanly over the plate, and landed with a thud in the catcher's glove.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Russell nodded at Joe, to indicate that was what he wanted.
umpirenounUS /ˈʌmpaɪər/
an official at a baseball game
From this reading "Play ball!" directed the umpire, and the batter moved up closer to the plate.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Play ball!" directed the umpire, and the batter moved up closer to the plate.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Russell nodded at Joe, to indicate that was what he wanted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Russell nodded at Joe, to indicate that was what he wanted.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A QUEER MESSAGE The next practice ball Joe sent in went cleanly over the plate, and landed with a thud in the catcher's glove.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Russell nodded at Joe, to indicate that was what he wanted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A QUEER MESSAGE The next practice ball Joe sent in went cleanly over the plate, and landed with a thud in the catcher's glove.
