used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TIGHT CONTEST "Strike one!" yelled the young umpire, as the ball landed with a resounding thud in Bart Ferguson's big mitt.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Send back the Reds with a whitewash brush," added another enthusiast.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Send back the Reds with a whitewash brush," added another enthusiast.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A TIGHT CONTEST "Strike one!" yelled the young umpire, as the ball landed with a resounding thud in Bart Ferguson's big mitt.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Send back the Reds with a whitewash brush," added another enthusiast.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Tom was not playing, for Darrell was holding down the initial bag.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading A TIGHT CONTEST "Strike one!" yelled the young umpire, as the ball landed with a resounding thud in Bart Ferguson's big mitt.
BartnounUS /bɑːrt/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading A TIGHT CONTEST "Strike one!" yelled the young umpire, as the ball landed with a resounding thud in Bart Ferguson's big mitt.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A TIGHT CONTEST "Strike one!" yelled the young umpire, as the ball landed with a resounding thud in Bart Ferguson's big mitt.
brushverbUS /brʌʃ/
rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
From this reading "Send back the Reds with a whitewash brush," added another enthusiast.
BurkenounUS /bɜːrk/
British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)
From this reading "I guess Sam's in form to-day," remarked Tom Davis to Rodney Burke near whom he sat.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "That's the stuff!" called several in the crowd.
CONTESTnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading A TIGHT CONTEST "Strike one!" yelled the young umpire, as the ball landed with a resounding thud in Bart Ferguson's big mitt.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading "That's the stuff!" called several in the crowd.
Darrell
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From this reading Tom was not playing, for Darrell was holding down the initial bag.
DavisnounUS /ˈdeɪvəs/
English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)
From this reading "I guess Sam's in form to-day," remarked Tom Davis to Rodney Burke near whom he sat.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Tom was not playing, for Darrell was holding down the initial bag.
enthusiastnounUS /enˈθuːziæst/
an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
From this reading "Send back the Reds with a whitewash brush," added another enthusiast.
Ferguson's
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From this reading A TIGHT CONTEST "Strike one!" yelled the young umpire, as the ball landed with a resounding thud in Bart Ferguson's big mitt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tom was not playing, for Darrell was holding down the initial bag.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading "I guess Sam's in form to-day," remarked Tom Davis to Rodney Burke near whom he sat.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "I guess Sam's in form to-day," remarked Tom Davis to Rodney Burke near whom he sat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I guess Sam's in form to-day," remarked Tom Davis to Rodney Burke near whom he sat.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Tom was not playing, for Darrell was holding down the initial bag.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I guess Sam's in form to-day," remarked Tom Davis to Rodney Burke near whom he sat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A TIGHT CONTEST "Strike one!" yelled the young umpire, as the ball landed with a resounding thud in Bart Ferguson's big mitt.
initialnounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃəl/
the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
From this reading Tom was not playing, for Darrell was holding down the initial bag.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading A TIGHT CONTEST "Strike one!" yelled the young umpire, as the ball landed with a resounding thud in Bart Ferguson's big mitt.
mittnounUS /mɪt/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A TIGHT CONTEST "Strike one!" yelled the young umpire, as the ball landed with a resounding thud in Bart Ferguson's big mitt.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "I guess Sam's in form to-day," remarked Tom Davis to Rodney Burke near whom he sat.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Tom was not playing, for Darrell was holding down the initial bag.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A TIGHT CONTEST "Strike one!" yelled the young umpire, as the ball landed with a resounding thud in Bart Ferguson's big mitt.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Tom was not playing, for Darrell was holding down the initial bag.
RedsnounUS /redz/
plural of “red” — red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading "Send back the Reds with a whitewash brush," added another enthusiast.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "I guess Sam's in form to-day," remarked Tom Davis to Rodney Burke near whom he sat.
resoundingadjectiveUS /riˈsaʊndɪŋ/
characterized by resonance
From this reading A TIGHT CONTEST "Strike one!" yelled the young umpire, as the ball landed with a resounding thud in Bart Ferguson's big mitt.
Rodney
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From this reading "I guess Sam's in form to-day," remarked Tom Davis to Rodney Burke near whom he sat.
Sam'snounUS /sæmz/
possessive form of “sam” — a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading "I guess Sam's in form to-day," remarked Tom Davis to Rodney Burke near whom he sat.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "I guess Sam's in form to-day," remarked Tom Davis to Rodney Burke near whom he sat.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading "Send back the Reds with a whitewash brush," added another enthusiast.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading "That's the stuff!" called several in the crowd.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading A TIGHT CONTEST "Strike one!" yelled the young umpire, as the ball landed with a resounding thud in Bart Ferguson's big mitt.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading "That's the stuff!" called several in the crowd.
That's
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From this reading "That's the stuff!" called several in the crowd.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TIGHT CONTEST "Strike one!" yelled the young umpire, as the ball landed with a resounding thud in Bart Ferguson's big mitt.
thudverbUS /θʌd/
make a dull sound
From this reading A TIGHT CONTEST "Strike one!" yelled the young umpire, as the ball landed with a resounding thud in Bart Ferguson's big mitt.
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading A TIGHT CONTEST "Strike one!" yelled the young umpire, as the ball landed with a resounding thud in Bart Ferguson's big mitt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I guess Sam's in form to-day," remarked Tom Davis to Rodney Burke near whom he sat.
to-day
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From this reading "I guess Sam's in form to-day," remarked Tom Davis to Rodney Burke near whom he sat.
male cat
From this reading "I guess Sam's in form to-day," remarked Tom Davis to Rodney Burke near whom he sat.
umpirenounUS /ˈʌmpaɪər/
an official at a baseball game
From this reading A TIGHT CONTEST "Strike one!" yelled the young umpire, as the ball landed with a resounding thud in Bart Ferguson's big mitt.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tom was not playing, for Darrell was holding down the initial bag.
whitewashnounUS /ˈwaɪtwɑːʃ/
a defeat in which the losing person or team fails to score
From this reading "Send back the Reds with a whitewash brush," added another enthusiast.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I guess Sam's in form to-day," remarked Tom Davis to Rodney Burke near whom he sat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A TIGHT CONTEST "Strike one!" yelled the young umpire, as the ball landed with a resounding thud in Bart Ferguson's big mitt.
yelledadjectiveUS /jeld/
in a vehement outcry
From this reading A TIGHT CONTEST "Strike one!" yelled the young umpire, as the ball landed with a resounding thud in Bart Ferguson's big mitt.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A TIGHT CONTEST "Strike one!" yelled the young umpire, as the ball landed with a resounding thud in Bart Ferguson's big mitt.
