used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading VACATION VISITS Across the diamond, Clif and Jack Cooper stood together in a group of five fellows waiting to bat, and Clif, turning his gaze away from a moment’s contemplation of Loring and Mr. Cooper conversing together, remarked: “Your father seems to like to watch practice, Jack.”
from one side of something to the other
From this reading VACATION VISITS Across the diamond, Clif and Jack Cooper stood together in a group of five fellows waiting to bat, and Clif, turning his gaze away from a moment’s contemplation of Loring and Mr. Cooper conversing together, remarked: “Your father seems to like to watch practice, Jack.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The catcher turned an unapprehending face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading VACATION VISITS Across the diamond, Clif and Jack Cooper stood together in a group of five fellows waiting to bat, and Clif, turning his gaze away from a moment’s contemplation of Loring and Mr. Cooper conversing together, remarked: “Your father seems to like to watch practice, Jack.”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What did you say?” he asked.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading VACATION VISITS Across the diamond, Clif and Jack Cooper stood together in a group of five fellows waiting to bat, and Clif, turning his gaze away from a moment’s contemplation of Loring and Mr. Cooper conversing together, remarked: “Your father seems to like to watch practice, Jack.”
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading Clif repeated the observation and indicated the reason for it by a nod toward the first base stand.
batnounUS /bæt/
nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
From this reading VACATION VISITS Across the diamond, Clif and Jack Cooper stood together in a group of five fellows waiting to bat, and Clif, turning his gaze away from a moment’s contemplation of Loring and Mr. Cooper conversing together, remarked: “Your father seems to like to watch practice, Jack.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Jack’s gaze followed the direction of the nod, but still he seemed unable to grasp the significance of the remark.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Clif repeated the observation and indicated the reason for it by a nod toward the first base stand.
catchernounUS /ˈkætʃɜːr/
(baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher
From this reading The catcher turned an unapprehending face.
Clif
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From this reading VACATION VISITS Across the diamond, Clif and Jack Cooper stood together in a group of five fellows waiting to bat, and Clif, turning his gaze away from a moment’s contemplation of Loring and Mr. Cooper conversing together, remarked: “Your father seems to like to watch practice, Jack.”
contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading VACATION VISITS Across the diamond, Clif and Jack Cooper stood together in a group of five fellows waiting to bat, and Clif, turning his gaze away from a moment’s contemplation of Loring and Mr. Cooper conversing together, remarked: “Your father seems to like to watch practice, Jack.”
conversingverbUS /kənˈvɜːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “converse” — carry on a conversation
From this reading VACATION VISITS Across the diamond, Clif and Jack Cooper stood together in a group of five fellows waiting to bat, and Clif, turning his gaze away from a moment’s contemplation of Loring and Mr. Cooper conversing together, remarked: “Your father seems to like to watch practice, Jack.”
CoopernounUS /ˈkuːpər/
United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)
From this reading VACATION VISITS Across the diamond, Clif and Jack Cooper stood together in a group of five fellows waiting to bat, and Clif, turning his gaze away from a moment’s contemplation of Loring and Mr. Cooper conversing together, remarked: “Your father seems to like to watch practice, Jack.”
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading VACATION VISITS Across the diamond, Clif and Jack Cooper stood together in a group of five fellows waiting to bat, and Clif, turning his gaze away from a moment’s contemplation of Loring and Mr. Cooper conversing together, remarked: “Your father seems to like to watch practice, Jack.”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “What did you say?” he asked.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Jack’s gaze followed the direction of the nod, but still he seemed unable to grasp the significance of the remark.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The catcher turned an unapprehending face.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading VACATION VISITS Across the diamond, Clif and Jack Cooper stood together in a group of five fellows waiting to bat, and Clif, turning his gaze away from a moment’s contemplation of Loring and Mr. Cooper conversing together, remarked: “Your father seems to like to watch practice, Jack.”
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading VACATION VISITS Across the diamond, Clif and Jack Cooper stood together in a group of five fellows waiting to bat, and Clif, turning his gaze away from a moment’s contemplation of Loring and Mr. Cooper conversing together, remarked: “Your father seems to like to watch practice, Jack.”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Clif repeated the observation and indicated the reason for it by a nod toward the first base stand.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading VACATION VISITS Across the diamond, Clif and Jack Cooper stood together in a group of five fellows waiting to bat, and Clif, turning his gaze away from a moment’s contemplation of Loring and Mr. Cooper conversing together, remarked: “Your father seems to like to watch practice, Jack.”
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Jack’s gaze followed the direction of the nod, but still he seemed unable to grasp the significance of the remark.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Clif repeated the observation and indicated the reason for it by a nod toward the first base stand.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading VACATION VISITS Across the diamond, Clif and Jack Cooper stood together in a group of five fellows waiting to bat, and Clif, turning his gaze away from a moment’s contemplation of Loring and Mr. Cooper conversing together, remarked: “Your father seems to like to watch practice, Jack.”
a long fixed look
From this reading VACATION VISITS Across the diamond, Clif and Jack Cooper stood together in a group of five fellows waiting to bat, and Clif, turning his gaze away from a moment’s contemplation of Loring and Mr. Cooper conversing together, remarked: “Your father seems to like to watch practice, Jack.”
hold firmly
From this reading Jack’s gaze followed the direction of the nod, but still he seemed unable to grasp the significance of the remark.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading VACATION VISITS Across the diamond, Clif and Jack Cooper stood together in a group of five fellows waiting to bat, and Clif, turning his gaze away from a moment’s contemplation of Loring and Mr. Cooper conversing together, remarked: “Your father seems to like to watch practice, Jack.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “What did you say?” he asked.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading VACATION VISITS Across the diamond, Clif and Jack Cooper stood together in a group of five fellows waiting to bat, and Clif, turning his gaze away from a moment’s contemplation of Loring and Mr. Cooper conversing together, remarked: “Your father seems to like to watch practice, Jack.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading VACATION VISITS Across the diamond, Clif and Jack Cooper stood together in a group of five fellows waiting to bat, and Clif, turning his gaze away from a moment’s contemplation of Loring and Mr. Cooper conversing together, remarked: “Your father seems to like to watch practice, Jack.”
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Clif repeated the observation and indicated the reason for it by a nod toward the first base stand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Clif repeated the observation and indicated the reason for it by a nod toward the first base stand.
a small worthless amount
From this reading VACATION VISITS Across the diamond, Clif and Jack Cooper stood together in a group of five fellows waiting to bat, and Clif, turning his gaze away from a moment’s contemplation of Loring and Mr. Cooper conversing together, remarked: “Your father seems to like to watch practice, Jack.”
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack’s gaze followed the direction of the nod, but still he seemed unable to grasp the significance of the remark.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading VACATION VISITS Across the diamond, Clif and Jack Cooper stood together in a group of five fellows waiting to bat, and Clif, turning his gaze away from a moment’s contemplation of Loring and Mr. Cooper conversing together, remarked: “Your father seems to like to watch practice, Jack.”
Loring
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From this reading VACATION VISITS Across the diamond, Clif and Jack Cooper stood together in a group of five fellows waiting to bat, and Clif, turning his gaze away from a moment’s contemplation of Loring and Mr. Cooper conversing together, remarked: “Your father seems to like to watch practice, Jack.”
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading VACATION VISITS Across the diamond, Clif and Jack Cooper stood together in a group of five fellows waiting to bat, and Clif, turning his gaze away from a moment’s contemplation of Loring and Mr. Cooper conversing together, remarked: “Your father seems to like to watch practice, Jack.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading VACATION VISITS Across the diamond, Clif and Jack Cooper stood together in a group of five fellows waiting to bat, and Clif, turning his gaze away from a moment’s contemplation of Loring and Mr. Cooper conversing together, remarked: “Your father seems to like to watch practice, Jack.”
nodverbUS /nɑːd/
express or signify by nodding
From this reading Clif repeated the observation and indicated the reason for it by a nod toward the first base stand.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Clif repeated the observation and indicated the reason for it by a nod toward the first base stand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading VACATION VISITS Across the diamond, Clif and Jack Cooper stood together in a group of five fellows waiting to bat, and Clif, turning his gaze away from a moment’s contemplation of Loring and Mr. Cooper conversing together, remarked: “Your father seems to like to watch practice, Jack.”
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading VACATION VISITS Across the diamond, Clif and Jack Cooper stood together in a group of five fellows waiting to bat, and Clif, turning his gaze away from a moment’s contemplation of Loring and Mr. Cooper conversing together, remarked: “Your father seems to like to watch practice, Jack.”
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Clif repeated the observation and indicated the reason for it by a nod toward the first base stand.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Jack’s gaze followed the direction of the nod, but still he seemed unable to grasp the significance of the remark.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading VACATION VISITS Across the diamond, Clif and Jack Cooper stood together in a group of five fellows waiting to bat, and Clif, turning his gaze away from a moment’s contemplation of Loring and Mr. Cooper conversing together, remarked: “Your father seems to like to watch practice, Jack.”
recurring again and again
From this reading Clif repeated the observation and indicated the reason for it by a nod toward the first base stand.
express in words
From this reading “What did you say?” he asked.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Jack’s gaze followed the direction of the nod, but still he seemed unable to grasp the significance of the remark.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading VACATION VISITS Across the diamond, Clif and Jack Cooper stood together in a group of five fellows waiting to bat, and Clif, turning his gaze away from a moment’s contemplation of Loring and Mr. Cooper conversing together, remarked: “Your father seems to like to watch practice, Jack.”
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading Jack’s gaze followed the direction of the nod, but still he seemed unable to grasp the significance of the remark.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Clif repeated the observation and indicated the reason for it by a nod toward the first base stand.
not in physical motion
From this reading Jack’s gaze followed the direction of the nod, but still he seemed unable to grasp the significance of the remark.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading VACATION VISITS Across the diamond, Clif and Jack Cooper stood together in a group of five fellows waiting to bat, and Clif, turning his gaze away from a moment’s contemplation of Loring and Mr. Cooper conversing together, remarked: “Your father seems to like to watch practice, Jack.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VACATION VISITS Across the diamond, Clif and Jack Cooper stood together in a group of five fellows waiting to bat, and Clif, turning his gaze away from a moment’s contemplation of Loring and Mr. Cooper conversing together, remarked: “Your father seems to like to watch practice, Jack.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading VACATION VISITS Across the diamond, Clif and Jack Cooper stood together in a group of five fellows waiting to bat, and Clif, turning his gaze away from a moment’s contemplation of Loring and Mr. Cooper conversing together, remarked: “Your father seems to like to watch practice, Jack.”
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading VACATION VISITS Across the diamond, Clif and Jack Cooper stood together in a group of five fellows waiting to bat, and Clif, turning his gaze away from a moment’s contemplation of Loring and Mr. Cooper conversing together, remarked: “Your father seems to like to watch practice, Jack.”
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Clif repeated the observation and indicated the reason for it by a nod toward the first base stand.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The catcher turned an unapprehending face.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading VACATION VISITS Across the diamond, Clif and Jack Cooper stood together in a group of five fellows waiting to bat, and Clif, turning his gaze away from a moment’s contemplation of Loring and Mr. Cooper conversing together, remarked: “Your father seems to like to watch practice, Jack.”
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Jack’s gaze followed the direction of the nod, but still he seemed unable to grasp the significance of the remark.
unapprehending
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From this reading The catcher turned an unapprehending face.
VACATIONnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading VACATION VISITS Across the diamond, Clif and Jack Cooper stood together in a group of five fellows waiting to bat, and Clif, turning his gaze away from a moment’s contemplation of Loring and Mr. Cooper conversing together, remarked: “Your father seems to like to watch practice, Jack.”
VISITSnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading VACATION VISITS Across the diamond, Clif and Jack Cooper stood together in a group of five fellows waiting to bat, and Clif, turning his gaze away from a moment’s contemplation of Loring and Mr. Cooper conversing together, remarked: “Your father seems to like to watch practice, Jack.”
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading VACATION VISITS Across the diamond, Clif and Jack Cooper stood together in a group of five fellows waiting to bat, and Clif, turning his gaze away from a moment’s contemplation of Loring and Mr. Cooper conversing together, remarked: “Your father seems to like to watch practice, Jack.”
look attentively
From this reading VACATION VISITS Across the diamond, Clif and Jack Cooper stood together in a group of five fellows waiting to bat, and Clif, turning his gaze away from a moment’s contemplation of Loring and Mr. Cooper conversing together, remarked: “Your father seems to like to watch practice, Jack.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What did you say?” he asked.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What did you say?” he asked.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading VACATION VISITS Across the diamond, Clif and Jack Cooper stood together in a group of five fellows waiting to bat, and Clif, turning his gaze away from a moment’s contemplation of Loring and Mr. Cooper conversing together, remarked: “Your father seems to like to watch practice, Jack.”
