Chapter XXI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading RANDALL IN THE TENTH Lem Sellig, who was up first for Fairview, had what Tom thought was a wicked look in his eye.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Whether Tom lost control or whether Lem surprised himself and his friends by finding the ball, in spite of its puzzling curve was not known, but at any rate he knocked a two bagger, and it was almost a three sacker, for the center fielder dropped the ball, and had some time in finding it in the grass before he threw it in just in time to shut off Lem from going to third.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading But the fatal blow was wanting, and Ned went back to the bench, amid groans.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Whether Tom lost control or whether Lem surprised himself and his friends by finding the ball, in spite of its puzzling curve was not known, but at any rate he knocked a two bagger, and it was almost a three sacker, for the center fielder dropped the ball, and had some time in finding it in the grass before he threw it in just in time to shut off Lem from going to third.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Whether Tom lost control or whether Lem surprised himself and his friends by finding the ball, in spite of its puzzling curve was not known, but at any rate he knocked a two bagger, and it was almost a three sacker, for the center fielder dropped the ball, and had some time in finding it in the grass before he threw it in just in time to shut off Lem from going to third.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "Now we're going to walk away from 'em," declared Lem, as he tallied the first run for his side, and it did look so, for Ned Williams found Tom Parsons for a couple of fouls.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Whether Tom lost control or whether Lem surprised himself and his friends by finding the ball, in spite of its puzzling curve was not known, but at any rate he knocked a two bagger, and it was almost a three sacker, for the center fielder dropped the ball, and had some time in finding it in the grass before he threw it in just in time to shut off Lem from going to third.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "Now we're going to walk away from 'em," declared Lem, as he tallied the first run for his side, and it did look so, for Ned Williams found Tom Parsons for a couple of fouls.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading But the fatal blow was wanting, and Ned went back to the bench, amid groans.

a workman employed to pack things into containers

From this reading Whether Tom lost control or whether Lem surprised himself and his friends by finding the ball, in spite of its puzzling curve was not known, but at any rate he knocked a two bagger, and it was almost a three sacker, for the center fielder dropped the ball, and had some time in finding it in the grass before he threw it in just in time to shut off Lem from going to third.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading Whether Tom lost control or whether Lem surprised himself and his friends by finding the ball, in spite of its puzzling curve was not known, but at any rate he knocked a two bagger, and it was almost a three sacker, for the center fielder dropped the ball, and had some time in finding it in the grass before he threw it in just in time to shut off Lem from going to third.

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From this reading This stroke of luck seemed to give Fairview confidence, and Frank Sullivan almost duplicated Lem's trick, bringing in the third baseman, and getting to second himself.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Whether Tom lost control or whether Lem surprised himself and his friends by finding the ball, in spite of its puzzling curve was not known, but at any rate he knocked a two bagger, and it was almost a three sacker, for the center fielder dropped the ball, and had some time in finding it in the grass before he threw it in just in time to shut off Lem from going to third.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading But the fatal blow was wanting, and Ned went back to the bench, amid groans.

exhale hard

From this reading But the fatal blow was wanting, and Ned went back to the bench, amid groans.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading This stroke of luck seemed to give Fairview confidence, and Frank Sullivan almost duplicated Lem's trick, bringing in the third baseman, and getting to second himself.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Whether Tom lost control or whether Lem surprised himself and his friends by finding the ball, in spite of its puzzling curve was not known, but at any rate he knocked a two bagger, and it was almost a three sacker, for the center fielder dropped the ball, and had some time in finding it in the grass before he threw it in just in time to shut off Lem from going to third.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Whether Tom lost control or whether Lem surprised himself and his friends by finding the ball, in spite of its puzzling curve was not known, but at any rate he knocked a two bagger, and it was almost a three sacker, for the center fielder dropped the ball, and had some time in finding it in the grass before he threw it in just in time to shut off Lem from going to third.

The middle point or core of an area.

From this reading Whether Tom lost control or whether Lem surprised himself and his friends by finding the ball, in spite of its puzzling curve was not known, but at any rate he knocked a two bagger, and it was almost a three sacker, for the center fielder dropped the ball, and had some time in finding it in the grass before he threw it in just in time to shut off Lem from going to third.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading This stroke of luck seemed to give Fairview confidence, and Frank Sullivan almost duplicated Lem's trick, bringing in the third baseman, and getting to second himself.

power to direct or determine

From this reading Whether Tom lost control or whether Lem surprised himself and his friends by finding the ball, in spite of its puzzling curve was not known, but at any rate he knocked a two bagger, and it was almost a three sacker, for the center fielder dropped the ball, and had some time in finding it in the grass before he threw it in just in time to shut off Lem from going to third.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading "Now we're going to walk away from 'em," declared Lem, as he tallied the first run for his side, and it did look so, for Ned Williams found Tom Parsons for a couple of fouls.

the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes

From this reading Whether Tom lost control or whether Lem surprised himself and his friends by finding the ball, in spite of its puzzling curve was not known, but at any rate he knocked a two bagger, and it was almost a three sacker, for the center fielder dropped the ball, and had some time in finding it in the grass before he threw it in just in time to shut off Lem from going to third.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading "Now we're going to walk away from 'em," declared Lem, as he tallied the first run for his side, and it did look so, for Ned Williams found Tom Parsons for a couple of fouls.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "Now we're going to walk away from 'em," declared Lem, as he tallied the first run for his side, and it did look so, for Ned Williams found Tom Parsons for a couple of fouls.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading Whether Tom lost control or whether Lem surprised himself and his friends by finding the ball, in spite of its puzzling curve was not known, but at any rate he knocked a two bagger, and it was almost a three sacker, for the center fielder dropped the ball, and had some time in finding it in the grass before he threw it in just in time to shut off Lem from going to third.

past form of “duplicate” — make or do or perform again

From this reading This stroke of luck seemed to give Fairview confidence, and Frank Sullivan almost duplicated Lem's trick, bringing in the third baseman, and getting to second himself.

a quad with a square body

From this reading "Now we're going to walk away from 'em," declared Lem, as he tallied the first run for his side, and it did look so, for Ned Williams found Tom Parsons for a couple of fouls.

the organ of sight

From this reading RANDALL IN THE TENTH Lem Sellig, who was up first for Fairview, had what Tom thought was a wicked look in his eye.

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From this reading RANDALL IN THE TENTH Lem Sellig, who was up first for Fairview, had what Tom thought was a wicked look in his eye.

bringing death

From this reading But the fatal blow was wanting, and Ned went back to the bench, amid groans.

a member of the baseball team that is in the field instead of at bat

From this reading Whether Tom lost control or whether Lem surprised himself and his friends by finding the ball, in spite of its puzzling curve was not known, but at any rate he knocked a two bagger, and it was almost a three sacker, for the center fielder dropped the ball, and had some time in finding it in the grass before he threw it in just in time to shut off Lem from going to third.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Whether Tom lost control or whether Lem surprised himself and his friends by finding the ball, in spite of its puzzling curve was not known, but at any rate he knocked a two bagger, and it was almost a three sacker, for the center fielder dropped the ball, and had some time in finding it in the grass before he threw it in just in time to shut off Lem from going to third.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading RANDALL IN THE TENTH Lem Sellig, who was up first for Fairview, had what Tom thought was a wicked look in his eye.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading RANDALL IN THE TENTH Lem Sellig, who was up first for Fairview, had what Tom thought was a wicked look in his eye.

plural of “foul” — an act that violates the rules of a sport

From this reading "Now we're going to walk away from 'em," declared Lem, as he tallied the first run for his side, and it did look so, for Ned Williams found Tom Parsons for a couple of fouls.

set up or found

From this reading "Now we're going to walk away from 'em," declared Lem, as he tallied the first run for his side, and it did look so, for Ned Williams found Tom Parsons for a couple of fouls.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading This stroke of luck seemed to give Fairview confidence, and Frank Sullivan almost duplicated Lem's trick, bringing in the third baseman, and getting to second himself.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Whether Tom lost control or whether Lem surprised himself and his friends by finding the ball, in spite of its puzzling curve was not known, but at any rate he knocked a two bagger, and it was almost a three sacker, for the center fielder dropped the ball, and had some time in finding it in the grass before he threw it in just in time to shut off Lem from going to third.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Whether Tom lost control or whether Lem surprised himself and his friends by finding the ball, in spite of its puzzling curve was not known, but at any rate he knocked a two bagger, and it was almost a three sacker, for the center fielder dropped the ball, and had some time in finding it in the grass before he threw it in just in time to shut off Lem from going to third.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading This stroke of luck seemed to give Fairview confidence, and Frank Sullivan almost duplicated Lem's trick, bringing in the third baseman, and getting to second himself.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading This stroke of luck seemed to give Fairview confidence, and Frank Sullivan almost duplicated Lem's trick, bringing in the third baseman, and getting to second himself.

the act of departing

From this reading Whether Tom lost control or whether Lem surprised himself and his friends by finding the ball, in spite of its puzzling curve was not known, but at any rate he knocked a two bagger, and it was almost a three sacker, for the center fielder dropped the ball, and had some time in finding it in the grass before he threw it in just in time to shut off Lem from going to third.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading Whether Tom lost control or whether Lem surprised himself and his friends by finding the ball, in spite of its puzzling curve was not known, but at any rate he knocked a two bagger, and it was almost a three sacker, for the center fielder dropped the ball, and had some time in finding it in the grass before he threw it in just in time to shut off Lem from going to third.

plural of “groan” — an utterance expressing pain or disapproval

From this reading But the fatal blow was wanting, and Ned went back to the bench, amid groans.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading RANDALL IN THE TENTH Lem Sellig, who was up first for Fairview, had what Tom thought was a wicked look in his eye.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Whether Tom lost control or whether Lem surprised himself and his friends by finding the ball, in spite of its puzzling curve was not known, but at any rate he knocked a two bagger, and it was almost a three sacker, for the center fielder dropped the ball, and had some time in finding it in the grass before he threw it in just in time to shut off Lem from going to third.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Whether Tom lost control or whether Lem surprised himself and his friends by finding the ball, in spite of its puzzling curve was not known, but at any rate he knocked a two bagger, and it was almost a three sacker, for the center fielder dropped the ball, and had some time in finding it in the grass before he threw it in just in time to shut off Lem from going to third.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading RANDALL IN THE TENTH Lem Sellig, who was up first for Fairview, had what Tom thought was a wicked look in his eye.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading RANDALL IN THE TENTH Lem Sellig, who was up first for Fairview, had what Tom thought was a wicked look in his eye.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Whether Tom lost control or whether Lem surprised himself and his friends by finding the ball, in spite of its puzzling curve was not known, but at any rate he knocked a two bagger, and it was almost a three sacker, for the center fielder dropped the ball, and had some time in finding it in the grass before he threw it in just in time to shut off Lem from going to third.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Whether Tom lost control or whether Lem surprised himself and his friends by finding the ball, in spite of its puzzling curve was not known, but at any rate he knocked a two bagger, and it was almost a three sacker, for the center fielder dropped the ball, and had some time in finding it in the grass before he threw it in just in time to shut off Lem from going to third.

and nothing more

From this reading Whether Tom lost control or whether Lem surprised himself and his friends by finding the ball, in spite of its puzzling curve was not known, but at any rate he knocked a two bagger, and it was almost a three sacker, for the center fielder dropped the ball, and had some time in finding it in the grass before he threw it in just in time to shut off Lem from going to third.

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading Whether Tom lost control or whether Lem surprised himself and his friends by finding the ball, in spite of its puzzling curve was not known, but at any rate he knocked a two bagger, and it was almost a three sacker, for the center fielder dropped the ball, and had some time in finding it in the grass before he threw it in just in time to shut off Lem from going to third.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Whether Tom lost control or whether Lem surprised himself and his friends by finding the ball, in spite of its puzzling curve was not known, but at any rate he knocked a two bagger, and it was almost a three sacker, for the center fielder dropped the ball, and had some time in finding it in the grass before he threw it in just in time to shut off Lem from going to third.

a spacecraft that carries astronauts from the command module to the surface of the moon and back

From this reading RANDALL IN THE TENTH Lem Sellig, who was up first for Fairview, had what Tom thought was a wicked look in his eye.

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From this reading This stroke of luck seemed to give Fairview confidence, and Frank Sullivan almost duplicated Lem's trick, bringing in the third baseman, and getting to second himself.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading RANDALL IN THE TENTH Lem Sellig, who was up first for Fairview, had what Tom thought was a wicked look in his eye.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Whether Tom lost control or whether Lem surprised himself and his friends by finding the ball, in spite of its puzzling curve was not known, but at any rate he knocked a two bagger, and it was almost a three sacker, for the center fielder dropped the ball, and had some time in finding it in the grass before he threw it in just in time to shut off Lem from going to third.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading This stroke of luck seemed to give Fairview confidence, and Frank Sullivan almost duplicated Lem's trick, bringing in the third baseman, and getting to second himself.

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From this reading "Now we're going to walk away from 'em," declared Lem, as he tallied the first run for his side, and it did look so, for Ned Williams found Tom Parsons for a couple of fouls.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Whether Tom lost control or whether Lem surprised himself and his friends by finding the ball, in spite of its puzzling curve was not known, but at any rate he knocked a two bagger, and it was almost a three sacker, for the center fielder dropped the ball, and had some time in finding it in the grass before he threw it in just in time to shut off Lem from going to third.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "Now we're going to walk away from 'em," declared Lem, as he tallied the first run for his side, and it did look so, for Ned Williams found Tom Parsons for a couple of fouls.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Whether Tom lost control or whether Lem surprised himself and his friends by finding the ball, in spite of its puzzling curve was not known, but at any rate he knocked a two bagger, and it was almost a three sacker, for the center fielder dropped the ball, and had some time in finding it in the grass before he threw it in just in time to shut off Lem from going to third.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Whether Tom lost control or whether Lem surprised himself and his friends by finding the ball, in spite of its puzzling curve was not known, but at any rate he knocked a two bagger, and it was almost a three sacker, for the center fielder dropped the ball, and had some time in finding it in the grass before he threw it in just in time to shut off Lem from going to third.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Whether Tom lost control or whether Lem surprised himself and his friends by finding the ball, in spite of its puzzling curve was not known, but at any rate he knocked a two bagger, and it was almost a three sacker, for the center fielder dropped the ball, and had some time in finding it in the grass before he threw it in just in time to shut off Lem from going to third.

United States sociologist (1902-1979)

From this reading "Now we're going to walk away from 'em," declared Lem, as he tallied the first run for his side, and it did look so, for Ned Williams found Tom Parsons for a couple of fouls.

not clear to the understanding

From this reading Whether Tom lost control or whether Lem surprised himself and his friends by finding the ball, in spite of its puzzling curve was not known, but at any rate he knocked a two bagger, and it was almost a three sacker, for the center fielder dropped the ball, and had some time in finding it in the grass before he threw it in just in time to shut off Lem from going to third.

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From this reading RANDALL IN THE TENTH Lem Sellig, who was up first for Fairview, had what Tom thought was a wicked look in his eye.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading Whether Tom lost control or whether Lem surprised himself and his friends by finding the ball, in spite of its puzzling curve was not known, but at any rate he knocked a two bagger, and it was almost a three sacker, for the center fielder dropped the ball, and had some time in finding it in the grass before he threw it in just in time to shut off Lem from going to third.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading "Now we're going to walk away from 'em," declared Lem, as he tallied the first run for his side, and it did look so, for Ned Williams found Tom Parsons for a couple of fouls.

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From this reading Whether Tom lost control or whether Lem surprised himself and his friends by finding the ball, in spite of its puzzling curve was not known, but at any rate he knocked a two bagger, and it was almost a three sacker, for the center fielder dropped the ball, and had some time in finding it in the grass before he threw it in just in time to shut off Lem from going to third.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading This stroke of luck seemed to give Fairview confidence, and Frank Sullivan almost duplicated Lem's trick, bringing in the third baseman, and getting to second himself.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading This stroke of luck seemed to give Fairview confidence, and Frank Sullivan almost duplicated Lem's trick, bringing in the third baseman, and getting to second himself.

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From this reading RANDALL IN THE TENTH Lem Sellig, who was up first for Fairview, had what Tom thought was a wicked look in his eye.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading Whether Tom lost control or whether Lem surprised himself and his friends by finding the ball, in spite of its puzzling curve was not known, but at any rate he knocked a two bagger, and it was almost a three sacker, for the center fielder dropped the ball, and had some time in finding it in the grass before he threw it in just in time to shut off Lem from going to third.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading "Now we're going to walk away from 'em," declared Lem, as he tallied the first run for his side, and it did look so, for Ned Williams found Tom Parsons for a couple of fouls.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Now we're going to walk away from 'em," declared Lem, as he tallied the first run for his side, and it did look so, for Ned Williams found Tom Parsons for a couple of fouls.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Whether Tom lost control or whether Lem surprised himself and his friends by finding the ball, in spite of its puzzling curve was not known, but at any rate he knocked a two bagger, and it was almost a three sacker, for the center fielder dropped the ball, and had some time in finding it in the grass before he threw it in just in time to shut off Lem from going to third.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Whether Tom lost control or whether Lem surprised himself and his friends by finding the ball, in spite of its puzzling curve was not known, but at any rate he knocked a two bagger, and it was almost a three sacker, for the center fielder dropped the ball, and had some time in finding it in the grass before he threw it in just in time to shut off Lem from going to third.

(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading This stroke of luck seemed to give Fairview confidence, and Frank Sullivan almost duplicated Lem's trick, bringing in the third baseman, and getting to second himself.

United States architect known for his steel framed skyscrapers and for coining the phrase “form follows function” (1856-1924)

From this reading This stroke of luck seemed to give Fairview confidence, and Frank Sullivan almost duplicated Lem's trick, bringing in the third baseman, and getting to second himself.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Whether Tom lost control or whether Lem surprised himself and his friends by finding the ball, in spite of its puzzling curve was not known, but at any rate he knocked a two bagger, and it was almost a three sacker, for the center fielder dropped the ball, and had some time in finding it in the grass before he threw it in just in time to shut off Lem from going to third.

inflected form of “tally” — be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading "Now we're going to walk away from 'em," declared Lem, as he tallied the first run for his side, and it did look so, for Ned Williams found Tom Parsons for a couple of fouls.

a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts

From this reading RANDALL IN THE TENTH Lem Sellig, who was up first for Fairview, had what Tom thought was a wicked look in his eye.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading RANDALL IN THE TENTH Lem Sellig, who was up first for Fairview, had what Tom thought was a wicked look in his eye.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading Whether Tom lost control or whether Lem surprised himself and his friends by finding the ball, in spite of its puzzling curve was not known, but at any rate he knocked a two bagger, and it was almost a three sacker, for the center fielder dropped the ball, and had some time in finding it in the grass before he threw it in just in time to shut off Lem from going to third.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This stroke of luck seemed to give Fairview confidence, and Frank Sullivan almost duplicated Lem's trick, bringing in the third baseman, and getting to second himself.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading RANDALL IN THE TENTH Lem Sellig, who was up first for Fairview, had what Tom thought was a wicked look in his eye.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Whether Tom lost control or whether Lem surprised himself and his friends by finding the ball, in spite of its puzzling curve was not known, but at any rate he knocked a two bagger, and it was almost a three sacker, for the center fielder dropped the ball, and had some time in finding it in the grass before he threw it in just in time to shut off Lem from going to third.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Whether Tom lost control or whether Lem surprised himself and his friends by finding the ball, in spite of its puzzling curve was not known, but at any rate he knocked a two bagger, and it was almost a three sacker, for the center fielder dropped the ball, and had some time in finding it in the grass before he threw it in just in time to shut off Lem from going to third.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Whether Tom lost control or whether Lem surprised himself and his friends by finding the ball, in spite of its puzzling curve was not known, but at any rate he knocked a two bagger, and it was almost a three sacker, for the center fielder dropped the ball, and had some time in finding it in the grass before he threw it in just in time to shut off Lem from going to third.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Whether Tom lost control or whether Lem surprised himself and his friends by finding the ball, in spite of its puzzling curve was not known, but at any rate he knocked a two bagger, and it was almost a three sacker, for the center fielder dropped the ball, and had some time in finding it in the grass before he threw it in just in time to shut off Lem from going to third.

male cat

From this reading RANDALL IN THE TENTH Lem Sellig, who was up first for Fairview, had what Tom thought was a wicked look in his eye.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading This stroke of luck seemed to give Fairview confidence, and Frank Sullivan almost duplicated Lem's trick, bringing in the third baseman, and getting to second himself.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Whether Tom lost control or whether Lem surprised himself and his friends by finding the ball, in spite of its puzzling curve was not known, but at any rate he knocked a two bagger, and it was almost a three sacker, for the center fielder dropped the ball, and had some time in finding it in the grass before he threw it in just in time to shut off Lem from going to third.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading RANDALL IN THE TENTH Lem Sellig, who was up first for Fairview, had what Tom thought was a wicked look in his eye.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading "Now we're going to walk away from 'em," declared Lem, as he tallied the first run for his side, and it did look so, for Ned Williams found Tom Parsons for a couple of fouls.

nonexistent

From this reading But the fatal blow was wanting, and Ned went back to the bench, amid groans.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading RANDALL IN THE TENTH Lem Sellig, who was up first for Fairview, had what Tom thought was a wicked look in his eye.

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From this reading "Now we're going to walk away from 'em," declared Lem, as he tallied the first run for his side, and it did look so, for Ned Williams found Tom Parsons for a couple of fouls.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading But the fatal blow was wanting, and Ned went back to the bench, amid groans.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading RANDALL IN THE TENTH Lem Sellig, who was up first for Fairview, had what Tom thought was a wicked look in his eye.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Whether Tom lost control or whether Lem surprised himself and his friends by finding the ball, in spite of its puzzling curve was not known, but at any rate he knocked a two bagger, and it was almost a three sacker, for the center fielder dropped the ball, and had some time in finding it in the grass before he threw it in just in time to shut off Lem from going to third.

which person or people

From this reading RANDALL IN THE TENTH Lem Sellig, who was up first for Fairview, had what Tom thought was a wicked look in his eye.

morally bad in principle or practice

From this reading RANDALL IN THE TENTH Lem Sellig, who was up first for Fairview, had what Tom thought was a wicked look in his eye.

United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)

From this reading "Now we're going to walk away from 'em," declared Lem, as he tallied the first run for his side, and it did look so, for Ned Williams found Tom Parsons for a couple of fouls.