used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SNATCHED FROM THE FIRE Not a bit dismayed by their unpromising beginning, the Red Sox took the field, and speedily showed that they too could uncork a brand of pitching that was not to be despised.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Larry chopped an easy one to Girdner, who got him at first with plenty to spare.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SNATCHED FROM THE FIRE Not a bit dismayed by their unpromising beginning, the Red Sox took the field, and speedily showed that they too could uncork a brand of pitching that was not to be despised.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The best that Burkett could do was to raise a “Texas Leaguer” that Berry gobbled in without any trouble.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Denton dribbled a slow roller that Fraser gathered in on the first base line, tagging the runner as he passed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Larry chopped an easy one to Girdner, who got him at first with plenty to spare.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading Denton dribbled a slow roller that Fraser gathered in on the first base line, tagging the runner as he passed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SNATCHED FROM THE FIRE Not a bit dismayed by their unpromising beginning, the Red Sox took the field, and speedily showed that they too could uncork a brand of pitching that was not to be despised.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading SNATCHED FROM THE FIRE Not a bit dismayed by their unpromising beginning, the Red Sox took the field, and speedily showed that they too could uncork a brand of pitching that was not to be despised.
BerrynounUS /ˈberi/
any of numerous small and pulpy edible fruits; used as desserts or in making jams and jellies and preserves
From this reading The best that Burkett could do was to raise a “Texas Leaguer” that Berry gobbled in without any trouble.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The best that Burkett could do was to raise a “Texas Leaguer” that Berry gobbled in without any trouble.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading SNATCHED FROM THE FIRE Not a bit dismayed by their unpromising beginning, the Red Sox took the field, and speedily showed that they too could uncork a brand of pitching that was not to be despised.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading And now it was the turn of the Boston enthusiasts, of whom thousands had made the trip to see their favorites play, to yell frantically for the Red Sox.
brandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading SNATCHED FROM THE FIRE Not a bit dismayed by their unpromising beginning, the Red Sox took the field, and speedily showed that they too could uncork a brand of pitching that was not to be despised.
Burkett
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From this reading The best that Burkett could do was to raise a “Texas Leaguer” that Berry gobbled in without any trouble.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SNATCHED FROM THE FIRE Not a bit dismayed by their unpromising beginning, the Red Sox took the field, and speedily showed that they too could uncork a brand of pitching that was not to be despised.
choppedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːpt/
prepared by cutting
From this reading Larry chopped an easy one to Girdner, who got him at first with plenty to spare.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading SNATCHED FROM THE FIRE Not a bit dismayed by their unpromising beginning, the Red Sox took the field, and speedily showed that they too could uncork a brand of pitching that was not to be despised.
Denton
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From this reading Denton dribbled a slow roller that Fraser gathered in on the first base line, tagging the runner as he passed.
despisedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspaɪzd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading SNATCHED FROM THE FIRE Not a bit dismayed by their unpromising beginning, the Red Sox took the field, and speedily showed that they too could uncork a brand of pitching that was not to be despised.
dismayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmeɪd/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading SNATCHED FROM THE FIRE Not a bit dismayed by their unpromising beginning, the Red Sox took the field, and speedily showed that they too could uncork a brand of pitching that was not to be despised.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The best that Burkett could do was to raise a “Texas Leaguer” that Berry gobbled in without any trouble.
dribbledverbUS /ˈdrɪbəld/
past form of “dribble” — run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
From this reading Denton dribbled a slow roller that Fraser gathered in on the first base line, tagging the runner as he passed.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Larry chopped an easy one to Girdner, who got him at first with plenty to spare.
enthusiastsnounUS /enˈθuːziæsts/
plural of “enthusiast” — an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
From this reading And now it was the turn of the Boston enthusiasts, of whom thousands had made the trip to see their favorites play, to yell frantically for the Red Sox.
favoritesnounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪts/
plural of “favorite” — something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading And now it was the turn of the Boston enthusiasts, of whom thousands had made the trip to see their favorites play, to yell frantically for the Red Sox.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading SNATCHED FROM THE FIRE Not a bit dismayed by their unpromising beginning, the Red Sox took the field, and speedily showed that they too could uncork a brand of pitching that was not to be despised.
start firing a weapon
From this reading SNATCHED FROM THE FIRE Not a bit dismayed by their unpromising beginning, the Red Sox took the field, and speedily showed that they too could uncork a brand of pitching that was not to be despised.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Larry chopped an easy one to Girdner, who got him at first with plenty to spare.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And now it was the turn of the Boston enthusiasts, of whom thousands had made the trip to see their favorites play, to yell frantically for the Red Sox.
franticallyadverbUS /ˈfræntəkəli/
in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading And now it was the turn of the Boston enthusiasts, of whom thousands had made the trip to see their favorites play, to yell frantically for the Red Sox.
Fraser
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From this reading Denton dribbled a slow roller that Fraser gathered in on the first base line, tagging the runner as he passed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SNATCHED FROM THE FIRE Not a bit dismayed by their unpromising beginning, the Red Sox took the field, and speedily showed that they too could uncork a brand of pitching that was not to be despised.
brought together in one place
From this reading Denton dribbled a slow roller that Fraser gathered in on the first base line, tagging the runner as he passed.
Girdner
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From this reading Larry chopped an easy one to Girdner, who got him at first with plenty to spare.
gobbledverbUS /ˈɡɑːbəld/
past form of “gobble” — eat hastily without proper chewing
From this reading The best that Burkett could do was to raise a “Texas Leaguer” that Berry gobbled in without any trouble.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Larry chopped an easy one to Girdner, who got him at first with plenty to spare.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And now it was the turn of the Boston enthusiasts, of whom thousands had made the trip to see their favorites play, to yell frantically for the Red Sox.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Denton dribbled a slow roller that Fraser gathered in on the first base line, tagging the runner as he passed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Larry chopped an easy one to Girdner, who got him at first with plenty to spare.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The best that Burkett could do was to raise a “Texas Leaguer” that Berry gobbled in without any trouble.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And now it was the turn of the Boston enthusiasts, of whom thousands had made the trip to see their favorites play, to yell frantically for the Red Sox.
Larry
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From this reading Larry chopped an easy one to Girdner, who got him at first with plenty to spare.
Leaguer
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From this reading The best that Burkett could do was to raise a “Texas Leaguer” that Berry gobbled in without any trouble.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Denton dribbled a slow roller that Fraser gathered in on the first base line, tagging the runner as he passed.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading And now it was the turn of the Boston enthusiasts, of whom thousands had made the trip to see their favorites play, to yell frantically for the Red Sox.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading SNATCHED FROM THE FIRE Not a bit dismayed by their unpromising beginning, the Red Sox took the field, and speedily showed that they too could uncork a brand of pitching that was not to be despised.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And now it was the turn of the Boston enthusiasts, of whom thousands had made the trip to see their favorites play, to yell frantically for the Red Sox.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SNATCHED FROM THE FIRE Not a bit dismayed by their unpromising beginning, the Red Sox took the field, and speedily showed that they too could uncork a brand of pitching that was not to be despised.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Denton dribbled a slow roller that Fraser gathered in on the first base line, tagging the runner as he passed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Larry chopped an easy one to Girdner, who got him at first with plenty to spare.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Denton dribbled a slow roller that Fraser gathered in on the first base line, tagging the runner as he passed.
pitchingnounUS /ˈpɪtʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of pitcher on a baseball team
From this reading SNATCHED FROM THE FIRE Not a bit dismayed by their unpromising beginning, the Red Sox took the field, and speedily showed that they too could uncork a brand of pitching that was not to be despised.
participate in games or sport
From this reading And now it was the turn of the Boston enthusiasts, of whom thousands had made the trip to see their favorites play, to yell frantically for the Red Sox.
a full supply
From this reading Larry chopped an easy one to Girdner, who got him at first with plenty to spare.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading The best that Burkett could do was to raise a “Texas Leaguer” that Berry gobbled in without any trouble.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading SNATCHED FROM THE FIRE Not a bit dismayed by their unpromising beginning, the Red Sox took the field, and speedily showed that they too could uncork a brand of pitching that was not to be despised.
rollernounUS /ˈroʊlər/
a grounder that rolls along the infield
From this reading Denton dribbled a slow roller that Fraser gathered in on the first base line, tagging the runner as he passed.
runnernounUS /ˈrʌnər/
someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading Denton dribbled a slow roller that Fraser gathered in on the first base line, tagging the runner as he passed.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading And now it was the turn of the Boston enthusiasts, of whom thousands had made the trip to see their favorites play, to yell frantically for the Red Sox.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading SNATCHED FROM THE FIRE Not a bit dismayed by their unpromising beginning, the Red Sox took the field, and speedily showed that they too could uncork a brand of pitching that was not to be despised.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Denton dribbled a slow roller that Fraser gathered in on the first base line, tagging the runner as he passed.
SNATCHEDverbUS /snætʃt/
past form of “snatch” — to grasp hastily or eagerly
From this reading SNATCHED FROM THE FIRE Not a bit dismayed by their unpromising beginning, the Red Sox took the field, and speedily showed that they too could uncork a brand of pitching that was not to be despised.
Sox
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From this reading SNATCHED FROM THE FIRE Not a bit dismayed by their unpromising beginning, the Red Sox took the field, and speedily showed that they too could uncork a brand of pitching that was not to be despised.
refrain from harming
From this reading Larry chopped an easy one to Girdner, who got him at first with plenty to spare.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading SNATCHED FROM THE FIRE Not a bit dismayed by their unpromising beginning, the Red Sox took the field, and speedily showed that they too could uncork a brand of pitching that was not to be despised.
taggingverbUS /ˈtæɡɪŋ/
inflected form of “tag” — attach a tag or label to
From this reading Denton dribbled a slow roller that Fraser gathered in on the first base line, tagging the runner as he passed.
TexasnounUS /ˈteksəs/
the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading The best that Burkett could do was to raise a “Texas Leaguer” that Berry gobbled in without any trouble.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SNATCHED FROM THE FIRE Not a bit dismayed by their unpromising beginning, the Red Sox took the field, and speedily showed that they too could uncork a brand of pitching that was not to be despised.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SNATCHED FROM THE FIRE Not a bit dismayed by their unpromising beginning, the Red Sox took the field, and speedily showed that they too could uncork a brand of pitching that was not to be despised.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading SNATCHED FROM THE FIRE Not a bit dismayed by their unpromising beginning, the Red Sox took the field, and speedily showed that they too could uncork a brand of pitching that was not to be despised.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SNATCHED FROM THE FIRE Not a bit dismayed by their unpromising beginning, the Red Sox took the field, and speedily showed that they too could uncork a brand of pitching that was not to be despised.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading And now it was the turn of the Boston enthusiasts, of whom thousands had made the trip to see their favorites play, to yell frantically for the Red Sox.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SNATCHED FROM THE FIRE Not a bit dismayed by their unpromising beginning, the Red Sox took the field, and speedily showed that they too could uncork a brand of pitching that was not to be despised.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading SNATCHED FROM THE FIRE Not a bit dismayed by their unpromising beginning, the Red Sox took the field, and speedily showed that they too could uncork a brand of pitching that was not to be despised.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading SNATCHED FROM THE FIRE Not a bit dismayed by their unpromising beginning, the Red Sox took the field, and speedily showed that they too could uncork a brand of pitching that was not to be despised.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading And now it was the turn of the Boston enthusiasts, of whom thousands had made the trip to see their favorites play, to yell frantically for the Red Sox.
a source of difficulty
From this reading The best that Burkett could do was to raise a “Texas Leaguer” that Berry gobbled in without any trouble.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading And now it was the turn of the Boston enthusiasts, of whom thousands had made the trip to see their favorites play, to yell frantically for the Red Sox.
uncorkverbUS /ənˈkɔːrk/
release
From this reading SNATCHED FROM THE FIRE Not a bit dismayed by their unpromising beginning, the Red Sox took the field, and speedily showed that they too could uncork a brand of pitching that was not to be despised.
unpromisingadjectiveUS /ənˈprɔːmɪsɪŋ/
unlikely to bring about favorable results or enjoyment
From this reading SNATCHED FROM THE FIRE Not a bit dismayed by their unpromising beginning, the Red Sox took the field, and speedily showed that they too could uncork a brand of pitching that was not to be despised.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SNATCHED FROM THE FIRE Not a bit dismayed by their unpromising beginning, the Red Sox took the field, and speedily showed that they too could uncork a brand of pitching that was not to be despised.
which person or people
From this reading Larry chopped an easy one to Girdner, who got him at first with plenty to spare.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And now it was the turn of the Boston enthusiasts, of whom thousands had made the trip to see their favorites play, to yell frantically for the Red Sox.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Larry chopped an easy one to Girdner, who got him at first with plenty to spare.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The best that Burkett could do was to raise a “Texas Leaguer” that Berry gobbled in without any trouble.
yellnounUS /jel/
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading And now it was the turn of the Boston enthusiasts, of whom thousands had made the trip to see their favorites play, to yell frantically for the Red Sox.
