used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Outlaws went to bat determined to change the aspect of affairs in a hurry.
matters of personal concern
From this reading The Outlaws went to bat determined to change the aspect of affairs in a hurry.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Dick likewise banged the horsehide far into the outfield, but again it was caught, which retired the youngsters after they had made six runs.
anew
From this reading Dick likewise banged the horsehide far into the outfield, but again it was caught, which retired the youngsters after they had made six runs.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Buckhart hit the ball hard, it is true, but the sailing sphere was gathered in by an outfielder, and Crowfoot lodged on third.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Buckhart hit the ball hard, it is true, but the sailing sphere was gathered in by an outfielder, and Crowfoot lodged on third.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading The Outlaws went to bat determined to change the aspect of affairs in a hurry.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Buckhart hit the ball hard, it is true, but the sailing sphere was gathered in by an outfielder, and Crowfoot lodged on third.
bangedverbUS /bæŋd/
past form of “bang” — strike violently
From this reading Dick likewise banged the horsehide far into the outfield, but again it was caught, which retired the youngsters after they had made six runs.
batnounUS /bæt/
nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
From this reading The Outlaws went to bat determined to change the aspect of affairs in a hurry.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Wopsy Bill Brown had better luck to start with.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Wopsy Bill Brown had better luck to start with.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Wopsy Bill Brown had better luck to start with.
Buckhart
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From this reading Buckhart hit the ball hard, it is true, but the sailing sphere was gathered in by an outfielder, and Crowfoot lodged on third.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Buckhart hit the ball hard, it is true, but the sailing sphere was gathered in by an outfielder, and Crowfoot lodged on third.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Buckhart hit the ball hard, it is true, but the sailing sphere was gathered in by an outfielder, and Crowfoot lodged on third.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Dick likewise banged the horsehide far into the outfield, but again it was caught, which retired the youngsters after they had made six runs.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The Outlaws went to bat determined to change the aspect of affairs in a hurry.
Crowfootnoun
any of various plants of the genus Ranunculus
From this reading Buckhart hit the ball hard, it is true, but the sailing sphere was gathered in by an outfielder, and Crowfoot lodged on third.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The Outlaws went to bat determined to change the aspect of affairs in a hurry.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick likewise banged the horsehide far into the outfield, but again it was caught, which retired the youngsters after they had made six runs.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Dick likewise banged the horsehide far into the outfield, but again it was caught, which retired the youngsters after they had made six runs.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading THE FINISH.
brought together in one place
From this reading Buckhart hit the ball hard, it is true, but the sailing sphere was gathered in by an outfielder, and Crowfoot lodged on third.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Wopsy Bill Brown had better luck to start with.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Buckhart hit the ball hard, it is true, but the sailing sphere was gathered in by an outfielder, and Crowfoot lodged on third.
cause to move by striking
From this reading Buckhart hit the ball hard, it is true, but the sailing sphere was gathered in by an outfielder, and Crowfoot lodged on third.
horsehidenoun
leather from the hide of a horse
From this reading Dick likewise banged the horsehide far into the outfield, but again it was caught, which retired the youngsters after they had made six runs.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading The Outlaws went to bat determined to change the aspect of affairs in a hurry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Buckhart hit the ball hard, it is true, but the sailing sphere was gathered in by an outfielder, and Crowfoot lodged on third.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Dick likewise banged the horsehide far into the outfield, but again it was caught, which retired the youngsters after they had made six runs.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Buckhart hit the ball hard, it is true, but the sailing sphere was gathered in by an outfielder, and Crowfoot lodged on third.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Buckhart hit the ball hard, it is true, but the sailing sphere was gathered in by an outfielder, and Crowfoot lodged on third.
in like or similar manner
From this reading Dick likewise banged the horsehide far into the outfield, but again it was caught, which retired the youngsters after they had made six runs.
lodgedverbUS /lɑːdʒd/
past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading Buckhart hit the ball hard, it is true, but the sailing sphere was gathered in by an outfielder, and Crowfoot lodged on third.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Wopsy Bill Brown had better luck to start with.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Dick likewise banged the horsehide far into the outfield, but again it was caught, which retired the youngsters after they had made six runs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Outlaws went to bat determined to change the aspect of affairs in a hurry.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Buckhart hit the ball hard, it is true, but the sailing sphere was gathered in by an outfielder, and Crowfoot lodged on third.
outfieldnounUS /ˈaʊtfiːld/
the area of a baseball playing field beyond the lines connecting the bases
From this reading Dick likewise banged the horsehide far into the outfield, but again it was caught, which retired the youngsters after they had made six runs.
outfieldernounUS /ˈaʊtfiːldər/
(baseball) a person who plays in the outfield
From this reading Buckhart hit the ball hard, it is true, but the sailing sphere was gathered in by an outfielder, and Crowfoot lodged on third.
OutlawsnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔːz/
plural of “outlaw” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading The Outlaws went to bat determined to change the aspect of affairs in a hurry.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Dick likewise banged the horsehide far into the outfield, but again it was caught, which retired the youngsters after they had made six runs.
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading Dick likewise banged the horsehide far into the outfield, but again it was caught, which retired the youngsters after they had made six runs.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading Buckhart hit the ball hard, it is true, but the sailing sphere was gathered in by an outfielder, and Crowfoot lodged on third.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Dick likewise banged the horsehide far into the outfield, but again it was caught, which retired the youngsters after they had made six runs.
spherenounUS /sfɪr/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading Buckhart hit the ball hard, it is true, but the sailing sphere was gathered in by an outfielder, and Crowfoot lodged on third.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Wopsy Bill Brown had better luck to start with.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FINISH.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dick likewise banged the horsehide far into the outfield, but again it was caught, which retired the youngsters after they had made six runs.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Buckhart hit the ball hard, it is true, but the sailing sphere was gathered in by an outfielder, and Crowfoot lodged on third.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wopsy Bill Brown had better luck to start with.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Buckhart hit the ball hard, it is true, but the sailing sphere was gathered in by an outfielder, and Crowfoot lodged on third.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Buckhart hit the ball hard, it is true, but the sailing sphere was gathered in by an outfielder, and Crowfoot lodged on third.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Outlaws went to bat determined to change the aspect of affairs in a hurry.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Dick likewise banged the horsehide far into the outfield, but again it was caught, which retired the youngsters after they had made six runs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Wopsy Bill Brown had better luck to start with.
Wopsy
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From this reading Wopsy Bill Brown had better luck to start with.
youngstersnounUS /ˈjʌŋstərz/
plural of “youngster” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Dick likewise banged the horsehide far into the outfield, but again it was caught, which retired the youngsters after they had made six runs.
