used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A THROW TO SECOND If there is any situation in a ball game which calls for coolness and steadiness it is that in which the pitcher finds himself surrounded on three sides by base-runners and on the fourth by an adversary whose one desire in life is to hit the ball safely.
adversarynounUS /ˈædvərseri/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading A THROW TO SECOND If there is any situation in a ball game which calls for coolness and steadiness it is that in which the pitcher finds himself surrounded on three sides by base-runners and on the fourth by an adversary whose one desire in life is to hit the ball safely.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Tom had not only to keep the next three batsmen from hitting safely, but he must avoid allowing a long fly, since Lynton could score two runs on as many outs if the ball went to the outfielders.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A THROW TO SECOND If there is any situation in a ball game which calls for coolness and steadiness it is that in which the pitcher finds himself surrounded on three sides by base-runners and on the fourth by an adversary whose one desire in life is to hit the ball safely.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A THROW TO SECOND If there is any situation in a ball game which calls for coolness and steadiness it is that in which the pitcher finds himself surrounded on three sides by base-runners and on the fourth by an adversary whose one desire in life is to hit the ball safely.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A THROW TO SECOND If there is any situation in a ball game which calls for coolness and steadiness it is that in which the pitcher finds himself surrounded on three sides by base-runners and on the fourth by an adversary whose one desire in life is to hit the ball safely.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It’s a time when pitcher and catcher must work together perfectly and when the infield must back them up as never before.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Tom had not only to keep the next three batsmen from hitting safely, but he must avoid allowing a long fly, since Lynton could score two runs on as many outs if the ball went to the outfielders.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It’s a time when pitcher and catcher must work together perfectly and when the infield must back them up as never before.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading A THROW TO SECOND If there is any situation in a ball game which calls for coolness and steadiness it is that in which the pitcher finds himself surrounded on three sides by base-runners and on the fourth by an adversary whose one desire in life is to hit the ball safely.
base-runners
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From this reading A THROW TO SECOND If there is any situation in a ball game which calls for coolness and steadiness it is that in which the pitcher finds himself surrounded on three sides by base-runners and on the fourth by an adversary whose one desire in life is to hit the ball safely.
batsmen
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From this reading Tom had not only to keep the next three batsmen from hitting safely, but he must avoid allowing a long fly, since Lynton could score two runs on as many outs if the ball went to the outfielders.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading And when that pitcher knows, besides, that before the fracas is over he or his mates must dispose of three of the enemy, that situation is greatly complicated.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading And when that pitcher knows, besides, that before the fracas is over he or his mates must dispose of three of the enemy, that situation is greatly complicated.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Tom had not only to keep the next three batsmen from hitting safely, but he must avoid allowing a long fly, since Lynton could score two runs on as many outs if the ball went to the outfielders.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A THROW TO SECOND If there is any situation in a ball game which calls for coolness and steadiness it is that in which the pitcher finds himself surrounded on three sides by base-runners and on the fourth by an adversary whose one desire in life is to hit the ball safely.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading A THROW TO SECOND If there is any situation in a ball game which calls for coolness and steadiness it is that in which the pitcher finds himself surrounded on three sides by base-runners and on the fourth by an adversary whose one desire in life is to hit the ball safely.
catchernounUS /ˈkætʃɜːr/
(baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher
From this reading It’s a time when pitcher and catcher must work together perfectly and when the infield must back them up as never before.
complicatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpləkeɪtəd/
difficult to analyze or understand
From this reading And when that pitcher knows, besides, that before the fracas is over he or his mates must dispose of three of the enemy, that situation is greatly complicated.
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading A THROW TO SECOND If there is any situation in a ball game which calls for coolness and steadiness it is that in which the pitcher finds himself surrounded on three sides by base-runners and on the fourth by an adversary whose one desire in life is to hit the ball safely.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Tom had not only to keep the next three batsmen from hitting safely, but he must avoid allowing a long fly, since Lynton could score two runs on as many outs if the ball went to the outfielders.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading A THROW TO SECOND If there is any situation in a ball game which calls for coolness and steadiness it is that in which the pitcher finds himself surrounded on three sides by base-runners and on the fourth by an adversary whose one desire in life is to hit the ball safely.
disposeverbUS /dɪˈspoʊz/
give, sell, or transfer to another
From this reading And when that pitcher knows, besides, that before the fracas is over he or his mates must dispose of three of the enemy, that situation is greatly complicated.
an opposing military force
From this reading And when that pitcher knows, besides, that before the fracas is over he or his mates must dispose of three of the enemy, that situation is greatly complicated.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading A time, too, when the slightest miscue proves fatal.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading A THROW TO SECOND If there is any situation in a ball game which calls for coolness and steadiness it is that in which the pitcher finds himself surrounded on three sides by base-runners and on the fourth by an adversary whose one desire in life is to hit the ball safely.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Tom had not only to keep the next three batsmen from hitting safely, but he must avoid allowing a long fly, since Lynton could score two runs on as many outs if the ball went to the outfielders.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A THROW TO SECOND If there is any situation in a ball game which calls for coolness and steadiness it is that in which the pitcher finds himself surrounded on three sides by base-runners and on the fourth by an adversary whose one desire in life is to hit the ball safely.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading A THROW TO SECOND If there is any situation in a ball game which calls for coolness and steadiness it is that in which the pitcher finds himself surrounded on three sides by base-runners and on the fourth by an adversary whose one desire in life is to hit the ball safely.
fracasnounUS /ˈfreɪkəs/
noisy quarrel
From this reading And when that pitcher knows, besides, that before the fracas is over he or his mates must dispose of three of the enemy, that situation is greatly complicated.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Tom had not only to keep the next three batsmen from hitting safely, but he must avoid allowing a long fly, since Lynton could score two runs on as many outs if the ball went to the outfielders.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading A THROW TO SECOND If there is any situation in a ball game which calls for coolness and steadiness it is that in which the pitcher finds himself surrounded on three sides by base-runners and on the fourth by an adversary whose one desire in life is to hit the ball safely.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading And when that pitcher knows, besides, that before the fracas is over he or his mates must dispose of three of the enemy, that situation is greatly complicated.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tom had not only to keep the next three batsmen from hitting safely, but he must avoid allowing a long fly, since Lynton could score two runs on as many outs if the ball went to the outfielders.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And when that pitcher knows, besides, that before the fracas is over he or his mates must dispose of three of the enemy, that situation is greatly complicated.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A THROW TO SECOND If there is any situation in a ball game which calls for coolness and steadiness it is that in which the pitcher finds himself surrounded on three sides by base-runners and on the fourth by an adversary whose one desire in life is to hit the ball safely.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And when that pitcher knows, besides, that before the fracas is over he or his mates must dispose of three of the enemy, that situation is greatly complicated.
cause to move by striking
From this reading A THROW TO SECOND If there is any situation in a ball game which calls for coolness and steadiness it is that in which the pitcher finds himself surrounded on three sides by base-runners and on the fourth by an adversary whose one desire in life is to hit the ball safely.
hittingnounUS /ˈhɪtɪŋ/
the act of contacting one thing with another
From this reading Tom had not only to keep the next three batsmen from hitting safely, but he must avoid allowing a long fly, since Lynton could score two runs on as many outs if the ball went to the outfielders.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A THROW TO SECOND If there is any situation in a ball game which calls for coolness and steadiness it is that in which the pitcher finds himself surrounded on three sides by base-runners and on the fourth by an adversary whose one desire in life is to hit the ball safely.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A THROW TO SECOND If there is any situation in a ball game which calls for coolness and steadiness it is that in which the pitcher finds himself surrounded on three sides by base-runners and on the fourth by an adversary whose one desire in life is to hit the ball safely.
infieldnounUS /ˈɪnfiːld/
the area of a baseball field that is enclosed by 3 bases and home plate
From this reading It’s a time when pitcher and catcher must work together perfectly and when the infield must back them up as never before.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A THROW TO SECOND If there is any situation in a ball game which calls for coolness and steadiness it is that in which the pitcher finds himself surrounded on three sides by base-runners and on the fourth by an adversary whose one desire in life is to hit the ball safely.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A THROW TO SECOND If there is any situation in a ball game which calls for coolness and steadiness it is that in which the pitcher finds himself surrounded on three sides by base-runners and on the fourth by an adversary whose one desire in life is to hit the ball safely.
It's
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From this reading It’s a time when pitcher and catcher must work together perfectly and when the infield must back them up as never before.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Tom had not only to keep the next three batsmen from hitting safely, but he must avoid allowing a long fly, since Lynton could score two runs on as many outs if the ball went to the outfielders.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading And when that pitcher knows, besides, that before the fracas is over he or his mates must dispose of three of the enemy, that situation is greatly complicated.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A THROW TO SECOND If there is any situation in a ball game which calls for coolness and steadiness it is that in which the pitcher finds himself surrounded on three sides by base-runners and on the fourth by an adversary whose one desire in life is to hit the ball safely.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Tom had not only to keep the next three batsmen from hitting safely, but he must avoid allowing a long fly, since Lynton could score two runs on as many outs if the ball went to the outfielders.
Lynton
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From this reading Tom had not only to keep the next three batsmen from hitting safely, but he must avoid allowing a long fly, since Lynton could score two runs on as many outs if the ball went to the outfielders.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Tom had not only to keep the next three batsmen from hitting safely, but he must avoid allowing a long fly, since Lynton could score two runs on as many outs if the ball went to the outfielders.
matesnounUS /meɪts/
a pair of people who live together
From this reading And when that pitcher knows, besides, that before the fracas is over he or his mates must dispose of three of the enemy, that situation is greatly complicated.
miscuenounUS /ˈmɪskjuː/
a faulty shot in billiards; the cue tip slips off the cue ball
From this reading A time, too, when the slightest miscue proves fatal.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading And when that pitcher knows, besides, that before the fracas is over he or his mates must dispose of three of the enemy, that situation is greatly complicated.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It’s a time when pitcher and catcher must work together perfectly and when the infield must back them up as never before.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Tom had not only to keep the next three batsmen from hitting safely, but he must avoid allowing a long fly, since Lynton could score two runs on as many outs if the ball went to the outfielders.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Tom had not only to keep the next three batsmen from hitting safely, but he must avoid allowing a long fly, since Lynton could score two runs on as many outs if the ball went to the outfielders.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And when that pitcher knows, besides, that before the fracas is over he or his mates must dispose of three of the enemy, that situation is greatly complicated.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A THROW TO SECOND If there is any situation in a ball game which calls for coolness and steadiness it is that in which the pitcher finds himself surrounded on three sides by base-runners and on the fourth by an adversary whose one desire in life is to hit the ball safely.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A THROW TO SECOND If there is any situation in a ball game which calls for coolness and steadiness it is that in which the pitcher finds himself surrounded on three sides by base-runners and on the fourth by an adversary whose one desire in life is to hit the ball safely.
and nothing more
From this reading Tom had not only to keep the next three batsmen from hitting safely, but he must avoid allowing a long fly, since Lynton could score two runs on as many outs if the ball went to the outfielders.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And when that pitcher knows, besides, that before the fracas is over he or his mates must dispose of three of the enemy, that situation is greatly complicated.
outfieldersnounUS /ˈaʊtfiːldərz/
plural of “outfielder” — (baseball) a person who plays in the outfield
From this reading Tom had not only to keep the next three batsmen from hitting safely, but he must avoid allowing a long fly, since Lynton could score two runs on as many outs if the ball went to the outfielders.
outsnounUS /aʊts/
plural of “out” — (baseball) a failure by a batter or runner to reach a base safely in baseball
From this reading Tom had not only to keep the next three batsmen from hitting safely, but he must avoid allowing a long fly, since Lynton could score two runs on as many outs if the ball went to the outfielders.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading And when that pitcher knows, besides, that before the fracas is over he or his mates must dispose of three of the enemy, that situation is greatly complicated.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It’s a time when pitcher and catcher must work together perfectly and when the infield must back them up as never before.
pitchernounUS /ˈpɪtʃər/
a container with a handle and a lip, used for holding and pouring liquids
From this reading A THROW TO SECOND If there is any situation in a ball game which calls for coolness and steadiness it is that in which the pitcher finds himself surrounded on three sides by base-runners and on the fourth by an adversary whose one desire in life is to hit the ball safely.
provesverbUS /pruːvz/
third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading A time, too, when the slightest miscue proves fatal.
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading Tom had not only to keep the next three batsmen from hitting safely, but he must avoid allowing a long fly, since Lynton could score two runs on as many outs if the ball went to the outfielders.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading A THROW TO SECOND If there is any situation in a ball game which calls for coolness and steadiness it is that in which the pitcher finds himself surrounded on three sides by base-runners and on the fourth by an adversary whose one desire in life is to hit the ball safely.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading Tom had not only to keep the next three batsmen from hitting safely, but he must avoid allowing a long fly, since Lynton could score two runs on as many outs if the ball went to the outfielders.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A THROW TO SECOND If there is any situation in a ball game which calls for coolness and steadiness it is that in which the pitcher finds himself surrounded on three sides by base-runners and on the fourth by an adversary whose one desire in life is to hit the ball safely.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading A THROW TO SECOND If there is any situation in a ball game which calls for coolness and steadiness it is that in which the pitcher finds himself surrounded on three sides by base-runners and on the fourth by an adversary whose one desire in life is to hit the ball safely.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Tom had not only to keep the next three batsmen from hitting safely, but he must avoid allowing a long fly, since Lynton could score two runs on as many outs if the ball went to the outfielders.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading A THROW TO SECOND If there is any situation in a ball game which calls for coolness and steadiness it is that in which the pitcher finds himself surrounded on three sides by base-runners and on the fourth by an adversary whose one desire in life is to hit the ball safely.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading A time, too, when the slightest miscue proves fatal.
steadinessnounUS /ˈstedinɪs/
freedom from wavering or indecision; constancy of resolve or conduct
From this reading A THROW TO SECOND If there is any situation in a ball game which calls for coolness and steadiness it is that in which the pitcher finds himself surrounded on three sides by base-runners and on the fourth by an adversary whose one desire in life is to hit the ball safely.
confined on all sides
From this reading A THROW TO SECOND If there is any situation in a ball game which calls for coolness and steadiness it is that in which the pitcher finds himself surrounded on three sides by base-runners and on the fourth by an adversary whose one desire in life is to hit the ball safely.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A THROW TO SECOND If there is any situation in a ball game which calls for coolness and steadiness it is that in which the pitcher finds himself surrounded on three sides by base-runners and on the fourth by an adversary whose one desire in life is to hit the ball safely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A THROW TO SECOND If there is any situation in a ball game which calls for coolness and steadiness it is that in which the pitcher finds himself surrounded on three sides by base-runners and on the fourth by an adversary whose one desire in life is to hit the ball safely.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It’s a time when pitcher and catcher must work together perfectly and when the infield must back them up as never before.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A THROW TO SECOND If there is any situation in a ball game which calls for coolness and steadiness it is that in which the pitcher finds himself surrounded on three sides by base-runners and on the fourth by an adversary whose one desire in life is to hit the ball safely.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A THROW TO SECOND If there is any situation in a ball game which calls for coolness and steadiness it is that in which the pitcher finds himself surrounded on three sides by base-runners and on the fourth by an adversary whose one desire in life is to hit the ball safely.
propel through the air
From this reading A THROW TO SECOND If there is any situation in a ball game which calls for coolness and steadiness it is that in which the pitcher finds himself surrounded on three sides by base-runners and on the fourth by an adversary whose one desire in life is to hit the ball safely.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It’s a time when pitcher and catcher must work together perfectly and when the infield must back them up as never before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A THROW TO SECOND If there is any situation in a ball game which calls for coolness and steadiness it is that in which the pitcher finds himself surrounded on three sides by base-runners and on the fourth by an adversary whose one desire in life is to hit the ball safely.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading It’s a time when pitcher and catcher must work together perfectly and when the infield must back them up as never before.
male cat
From this reading Tom had not only to keep the next three batsmen from hitting safely, but he must avoid allowing a long fly, since Lynton could score two runs on as many outs if the ball went to the outfielders.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading A time, too, when the slightest miscue proves fatal.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Tom had not only to keep the next three batsmen from hitting safely, but he must avoid allowing a long fly, since Lynton could score two runs on as many outs if the ball went to the outfielders.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It’s a time when pitcher and catcher must work together perfectly and when the infield must back them up as never before.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Tom had not only to keep the next three batsmen from hitting safely, but he must avoid allowing a long fly, since Lynton could score two runs on as many outs if the ball went to the outfielders.
at the time that
From this reading And when that pitcher knows, besides, that before the fracas is over he or his mates must dispose of three of the enemy, that situation is greatly complicated.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A THROW TO SECOND If there is any situation in a ball game which calls for coolness and steadiness it is that in which the pitcher finds himself surrounded on three sides by base-runners and on the fourth by an adversary whose one desire in life is to hit the ball safely.
belonging to which person
From this reading A THROW TO SECOND If there is any situation in a ball game which calls for coolness and steadiness it is that in which the pitcher finds himself surrounded on three sides by base-runners and on the fourth by an adversary whose one desire in life is to hit the ball safely.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It’s a time when pitcher and catcher must work together perfectly and when the infield must back them up as never before.
