Chapter III

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

From this reading "Yes," said Tom, "Ainslee seems to think that I am a good waiter, as well as a pretty fair sprinter, and I suppose that is the reason he selected me."

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From this reading "Yes," said Tom, "Ainslee seems to think that I am a good waiter, as well as a pretty fair sprinter, and I suppose that is the reason he selected me."

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "Well," laughed Bert, "I don't suppose the poet ever dreamed of that application, but, all the same, it is one of the most important things in the game to lead off with a man who has nerve and sense enough to wait.

in addition

From this reading "'They also serve who only stand and wait,'" recited Dick, who was always ready with an apt quotation.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading "'They also serve who only stand and wait,'" recited Dick, who was always ready with an apt quotation.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "Yes," said Tom, "Ainslee seems to think that I am a good waiter, as well as a pretty fair sprinter, and I suppose that is the reason he selected me."

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "'They also serve who only stand and wait,'" recited Dick, who was always ready with an apt quotation.

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

From this reading "Yes," said Tom, "Ainslee seems to think that I am a good waiter, as well as a pretty fair sprinter, and I suppose that is the reason he selected me."

the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose

From this reading "Well," laughed Bert, "I don't suppose the poet ever dreamed of that application, but, all the same, it is one of the most important things in the game to lead off with a man who has nerve and sense enough to wait.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading "'They also serve who only stand and wait,'" recited Dick, who was always ready with an apt quotation.

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

From this reading THE "INSIDE" GAME "Well, Tom, I see that you lead off in the batting order," said Bert, as they sat in his rooms at the close of the day's work.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE "INSIDE" GAME "Well, Tom, I see that you lead off in the batting order," said Bert, as they sat in his rooms at the close of the day's work.

(baseball) the batter's attempt to get on base

From this reading THE "INSIDE" GAME "Well, Tom, I see that you lead off in the batting order," said Bert, as they sat in his rooms at the close of the day's work.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading In the first place, the pitcher is apt to be a little wild at the start and finds it hard to locate the plate.

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From this reading THE "INSIDE" GAME "Well, Tom, I see that you lead off in the batting order," said Bert, as they sat in his rooms at the close of the day's work.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Well," laughed Bert, "I don't suppose the poet ever dreamed of that application, but, all the same, it is one of the most important things in the game to lead off with a man who has nerve and sense enough to wait.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading THE "INSIDE" GAME "Well, Tom, I see that you lead off in the batting order," said Bert, as they sat in his rooms at the close of the day's work.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE "INSIDE" GAME "Well, Tom, I see that you lead off in the batting order," said Bert, as they sat in his rooms at the close of the day's work.

someone who is a detective

From this reading "'They also serve who only stand and wait,'" recited Dick, who was always ready with an apt quotation.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Well," laughed Bert, "I don't suppose the poet ever dreamed of that application, but, all the same, it is one of the most important things in the game to lead off with a man who has nerve and sense enough to wait.

conceived of or imagined or hoped for

From this reading "Well," laughed Bert, "I don't suppose the poet ever dreamed of that application, but, all the same, it is one of the most important things in the game to lead off with a man who has nerve and sense enough to wait.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading "Well," laughed Bert, "I don't suppose the poet ever dreamed of that application, but, all the same, it is one of the most important things in the game to lead off with a man who has nerve and sense enough to wait.

at any time

From this reading "Well," laughed Bert, "I don't suppose the poet ever dreamed of that application, but, all the same, it is one of the most important things in the game to lead off with a man who has nerve and sense enough to wait.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading "Yes," said Tom, "Ainslee seems to think that I am a good waiter, as well as a pretty fair sprinter, and I suppose that is the reason he selected me."

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading In the first place, the pitcher is apt to be a little wild at the start and finds it hard to locate the plate.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In the first place, the pitcher is apt to be a little wild at the start and finds it hard to locate the plate.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading THE "INSIDE" GAME "Well, Tom, I see that you lead off in the batting order," said Bert, as they sat in his rooms at the close of the day's work.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "Yes," said Tom, "Ainslee seems to think that I am a good waiter, as well as a pretty fair sprinter, and I suppose that is the reason he selected me."

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading In the first place, the pitcher is apt to be a little wild at the start and finds it hard to locate the plate.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Well," laughed Bert, "I don't suppose the poet ever dreamed of that application, but, all the same, it is one of the most important things in the game to lead off with a man who has nerve and sense enough to wait.

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

From this reading "Yes," said Tom, "Ainslee seems to think that I am a good waiter, as well as a pretty fair sprinter, and I suppose that is the reason he selected me."

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

From this reading THE "INSIDE" GAME "Well, Tom, I see that you lead off in the batting order," said Bert, as they sat in his rooms at the close of the day's work.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE "INSIDE" GAME "Well, Tom, I see that you lead off in the batting order," said Bert, as they sat in his rooms at the close of the day's work.

of great significance or value

From this reading "Well," laughed Bert, "I don't suppose the poet ever dreamed of that application, but, all the same, it is one of the most important things in the game to lead off with a man who has nerve and sense enough to wait.

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

From this reading THE "INSIDE" GAME "Well, Tom, I see that you lead off in the batting order," said Bert, as they sat in his rooms at the close of the day's work.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading THE "INSIDE" GAME "Well, Tom, I see that you lead off in the batting order," said Bert, as they sat in his rooms at the close of the day's work.

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

From this reading "Yes," said Tom, "Ainslee seems to think that I am a good waiter, as well as a pretty fair sprinter, and I suppose that is the reason he selected me."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Well," laughed Bert, "I don't suppose the poet ever dreamed of that application, but, all the same, it is one of the most important things in the game to lead off with a man who has nerve and sense enough to wait.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading "Well," laughed Bert, "I don't suppose the poet ever dreamed of that application, but, all the same, it is one of the most important things in the game to lead off with a man who has nerve and sense enough to wait.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading THE "INSIDE" GAME "Well, Tom, I see that you lead off in the batting order," said Bert, as they sat in his rooms at the close of the day's work.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading In the first place, the pitcher is apt to be a little wild at the start and finds it hard to locate the plate.

discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining

From this reading In the first place, the pitcher is apt to be a little wild at the start and finds it hard to locate the plate.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "Well," laughed Bert, "I don't suppose the poet ever dreamed of that application, but, all the same, it is one of the most important things in the game to lead off with a man who has nerve and sense enough to wait.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Yes," said Tom, "Ainslee seems to think that I am a good waiter, as well as a pretty fair sprinter, and I suppose that is the reason he selected me."

used to form the superlative

From this reading "Well," laughed Bert, "I don't suppose the poet ever dreamed of that application, but, all the same, it is one of the most important things in the game to lead off with a man who has nerve and sense enough to wait.

any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body

From this reading "Well," laughed Bert, "I don't suppose the poet ever dreamed of that application, but, all the same, it is one of the most important things in the game to lead off with a man who has nerve and sense enough to wait.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE "INSIDE" GAME "Well, Tom, I see that you lead off in the batting order," said Bert, as they sat in his rooms at the close of the day's work.

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

From this reading THE "INSIDE" GAME "Well, Tom, I see that you lead off in the batting order," said Bert, as they sat in his rooms at the close of the day's work.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Well," laughed Bert, "I don't suppose the poet ever dreamed of that application, but, all the same, it is one of the most important things in the game to lead off with a man who has nerve and sense enough to wait.

and nothing more

From this reading "'They also serve who only stand and wait,'" recited Dick, who was always ready with an apt quotation.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading THE "INSIDE" GAME "Well, Tom, I see that you lead off in the batting order," said Bert, as they sat in his rooms at the close of the day's work.

a container with a handle and a lip, used for holding and pouring liquids

From this reading In the first place, the pitcher is apt to be a little wild at the start and finds it hard to locate the plate.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In the first place, the pitcher is apt to be a little wild at the start and finds it hard to locate the plate.

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading In the first place, the pitcher is apt to be a little wild at the start and finds it hard to locate the plate.

a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)

From this reading "Well," laughed Bert, "I don't suppose the poet ever dreamed of that application, but, all the same, it is one of the most important things in the game to lead off with a man who has nerve and sense enough to wait.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading "Yes," said Tom, "Ainslee seems to think that I am a good waiter, as well as a pretty fair sprinter, and I suppose that is the reason he selected me."

a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage

From this reading "'They also serve who only stand and wait,'" recited Dick, who was always ready with an apt quotation.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading "'They also serve who only stand and wait,'" recited Dick, who was always ready with an apt quotation.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading "Yes," said Tom, "Ainslee seems to think that I am a good waiter, as well as a pretty fair sprinter, and I suppose that is the reason he selected me."

past form of “recite” — recite in elocution

From this reading "'They also serve who only stand and wait,'" recited Dick, who was always ready with an apt quotation.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading THE "INSIDE" GAME "Well, Tom, I see that you lead off in the batting order," said Bert, as they sat in his rooms at the close of the day's work.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading THE "INSIDE" GAME "Well, Tom, I see that you lead off in the batting order," said Bert, as they sat in his rooms at the close of the day's work.

Identical; not different.

From this reading "Well," laughed Bert, "I don't suppose the poet ever dreamed of that application, but, all the same, it is one of the most important things in the game to lead off with a man who has nerve and sense enough to wait.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading THE "INSIDE" GAME "Well, Tom, I see that you lead off in the batting order," said Bert, as they sat in his rooms at the close of the day's work.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THE "INSIDE" GAME "Well, Tom, I see that you lead off in the batting order," said Bert, as they sat in his rooms at the close of the day's work.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "Yes," said Tom, "Ainslee seems to think that I am a good waiter, as well as a pretty fair sprinter, and I suppose that is the reason he selected me."

chosen in preference to another

From this reading "Yes," said Tom, "Ainslee seems to think that I am a good waiter, as well as a pretty fair sprinter, and I suppose that is the reason he selected me."

a general conscious awareness

From this reading "Well," laughed Bert, "I don't suppose the poet ever dreamed of that application, but, all the same, it is one of the most important things in the game to lead off with a man who has nerve and sense enough to wait.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading "'They also serve who only stand and wait,'" recited Dick, who was always ready with an apt quotation.

someone who runs a short distance at top speed

From this reading "Yes," said Tom, "Ainslee seems to think that I am a good waiter, as well as a pretty fair sprinter, and I suppose that is the reason he selected me."

be standing; be upright

From this reading "'They also serve who only stand and wait,'" recited Dick, who was always ready with an apt quotation.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading In the first place, the pitcher is apt to be a little wild at the start and finds it hard to locate the plate.

express a supposition

From this reading "Yes," said Tom, "Ainslee seems to think that I am a good waiter, as well as a pretty fair sprinter, and I suppose that is the reason he selected me."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE "INSIDE" GAME "Well, Tom, I see that you lead off in the batting order," said Bert, as they sat in his rooms at the close of the day's work.

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

From this reading THE "INSIDE" GAME "Well, Tom, I see that you lead off in the batting order," said Bert, as they sat in his rooms at the close of the day's work.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE "INSIDE" GAME "Well, Tom, I see that you lead off in the batting order," said Bert, as they sat in his rooms at the close of the day's work.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading "Well," laughed Bert, "I don't suppose the poet ever dreamed of that application, but, all the same, it is one of the most important things in the game to lead off with a man who has nerve and sense enough to wait.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Yes," said Tom, "Ainslee seems to think that I am a good waiter, as well as a pretty fair sprinter, and I suppose that is the reason he selected me."

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

From this reading "Yes," said Tom, "Ainslee seems to think that I am a good waiter, as well as a pretty fair sprinter, and I suppose that is the reason he selected me."

male cat

From this reading THE "INSIDE" GAME "Well, Tom, I see that you lead off in the batting order," said Bert, as they sat in his rooms at the close of the day's work.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading "'They also serve who only stand and wait,'" recited Dick, who was always ready with an apt quotation.

a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)

From this reading "Yes," said Tom, "Ainslee seems to think that I am a good waiter, as well as a pretty fair sprinter, and I suppose that is the reason he selected me."

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

From this reading "'They also serve who only stand and wait,'" recited Dick, who was always ready with an apt quotation.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading THE "INSIDE" GAME "Well, Tom, I see that you lead off in the batting order," said Bert, as they sat in his rooms at the close of the day's work.

which person or people

From this reading "'They also serve who only stand and wait,'" recited Dick, who was always ready with an apt quotation.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading In the first place, the pitcher is apt to be a little wild at the start and finds it hard to locate the plate.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "'They also serve who only stand and wait,'" recited Dick, who was always ready with an apt quotation.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading THE "INSIDE" GAME "Well, Tom, I see that you lead off in the batting order," said Bert, as they sat in his rooms at the close of the day's work.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes," said Tom, "Ainslee seems to think that I am a good waiter, as well as a pretty fair sprinter, and I suppose that is the reason he selected me."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE "INSIDE" GAME "Well, Tom, I see that you lead off in the batting order," said Bert, as they sat in his rooms at the close of the day's work.