used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AIR-TIGHT PITCHING O’Connor had a big reputation throughout the league as a heavy batter, and he was.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading O’Connor waited grimly for one to come across that was to his liking, but he waited in vain.
AIR-TIGHTadjective
having no weak points
From this reading AIR-TIGHT PITCHING O’Connor had a big reputation throughout the league as a heavy batter, and he was.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AIR-TIGHT PITCHING O’Connor had a big reputation throughout the league as a heavy batter, and he was.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AIR-TIGHT PITCHING O’Connor had a big reputation throughout the league as a heavy batter, and he was.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But Joe and Jim had noticed that he invariably swung at comparatively low balls.
ballsnounUS /bɔːlz/
plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading But Joe and Jim had noticed that he invariably swung at comparatively low balls.
batterverbUS /ˈbætər/
strike against forcefully
From this reading AIR-TIGHT PITCHING O’Connor had a big reputation throughout the league as a heavy batter, and he was.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Two strikes had been called on him, with no balls, and he realized that the time for waiting had gone by.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading AIR-TIGHT PITCHING O’Connor had a big reputation throughout the league as a heavy batter, and he was.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Joe and Jim had noticed that he invariably swung at comparatively low balls.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Two strikes had been called on him, with no balls, and he realized that the time for waiting had gone by.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Two strikes had been called on him, with no balls, and he realized that the time for waiting had gone by.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading High ones he did not like, so, of course, Jim was careful to give him nothing but high balls.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading O’Connor waited grimly for one to come across that was to his liking, but he waited in vain.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading But Joe and Jim had noticed that he invariably swung at comparatively low balls.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading High ones he did not like, so, of course, Jim was careful to give him nothing but high balls.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading High ones he did not like, so, of course, Jim was careful to give him nothing but high balls.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading O’Connor waited grimly for one to come across that was to his liking, but he waited in vain.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading High ones he did not like, so, of course, Jim was careful to give him nothing but high balls.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Two strikes had been called on him, with no balls, and he realized that the time for waiting had gone by.
grimlyadverbUS /ˈɡrɪmli/
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading O’Connor waited grimly for one to come across that was to his liking, but he waited in vain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AIR-TIGHT PITCHING O’Connor had a big reputation throughout the league as a heavy batter, and he was.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AIR-TIGHT PITCHING O’Connor had a big reputation throughout the league as a heavy batter, and he was.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading AIR-TIGHT PITCHING O’Connor had a big reputation throughout the league as a heavy batter, and he was.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading High ones he did not like, so, of course, Jim was careful to give him nothing but high balls.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading High ones he did not like, so, of course, Jim was careful to give him nothing but high balls.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading O’Connor waited grimly for one to come across that was to his liking, but he waited in vain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading O’Connor waited grimly for one to come across that was to his liking, but he waited in vain.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading But Joe and Jim had noticed that he invariably swung at comparatively low balls.
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From this reading But Joe and Jim had noticed that he invariably swung at comparatively low balls.
Joe
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From this reading But Joe and Jim had noticed that he invariably swung at comparatively low balls.
leaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading AIR-TIGHT PITCHING O’Connor had a big reputation throughout the league as a heavy batter, and he was.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading High ones he did not like, so, of course, Jim was careful to give him nothing but high balls.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading O’Connor waited grimly for one to come across that was to his liking, but he waited in vain.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading But Joe and Jim had noticed that he invariably swung at comparatively low balls.
not any; not one
From this reading Two strikes had been called on him, with no balls, and he realized that the time for waiting had gone by.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading High ones he did not like, so, of course, Jim was careful to give him nothing but high balls.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading High ones he did not like, so, of course, Jim was careful to give him nothing but high balls.
being perceived or observed
From this reading But Joe and Jim had noticed that he invariably swung at comparatively low balls.
O'ConnornounUS /oʊˈkɑːnər/
United States writer (1925-1964)
From this reading AIR-TIGHT PITCHING O’Connor had a big reputation throughout the league as a heavy batter, and he was.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading High ones he did not like, so, of course, Jim was careful to give him nothing but high balls.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Two strikes had been called on him, with no balls, and he realized that the time for waiting had gone by.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading O’Connor waited grimly for one to come across that was to his liking, but he waited in vain.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading High ones he did not like, so, of course, Jim was careful to give him nothing but high balls.
PITCHINGnounUS /ˈpɪtʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of pitcher on a baseball team
From this reading AIR-TIGHT PITCHING O’Connor had a big reputation throughout the league as a heavy batter, and he was.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Two strikes had been called on him, with no balls, and he realized that the time for waiting had gone by.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading AIR-TIGHT PITCHING O’Connor had a big reputation throughout the league as a heavy batter, and he was.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading High ones he did not like, so, of course, Jim was careful to give him nothing but high balls.
strikesnounUS /straɪks/
plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
From this reading Two strikes had been called on him, with no balls, and he realized that the time for waiting had gone by.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading But Joe and Jim had noticed that he invariably swung at comparatively low balls.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But Joe and Jim had noticed that he invariably swung at comparatively low balls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AIR-TIGHT PITCHING O’Connor had a big reputation throughout the league as a heavy batter, and he was.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading AIR-TIGHT PITCHING O’Connor had a big reputation throughout the league as a heavy batter, and he was.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Two strikes had been called on him, with no balls, and he realized that the time for waiting had gone by.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading High ones he did not like, so, of course, Jim was careful to give him nothing but high balls.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two strikes had been called on him, with no balls, and he realized that the time for waiting had gone by.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading O’Connor waited grimly for one to come across that was to his liking, but he waited in vain.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading O’Connor waited grimly for one to come across that was to his liking, but he waited in vain.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Two strikes had been called on him, with no balls, and he realized that the time for waiting had gone by.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AIR-TIGHT PITCHING O’Connor had a big reputation throughout the league as a heavy batter, and he was.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Two strikes had been called on him, with no balls, and he realized that the time for waiting had gone by.
