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From this reading THE PEACE EMBASSY Maple Ridge played her second game that afternoon, winning from Warrenton High School, 11 to 5.
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From this reading THE PEACE EMBASSY Maple Ridge played her second game that afternoon, winning from Warrenton High School, 11 to 5.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jack played in left field during the last four innings, and did very well; so well, in fact, that Cook, who was Jack’s competitor for the position of first substitute, was a bit worried.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading Jack, on the other hand, was beginning to show an ability with the stick that for an inexperienced player was almost startling.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE PEACE EMBASSY Maple Ridge played her second game that afternoon, winning from Warrenton High School, 11 to 5.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Jack, on the other hand, was beginning to show an ability with the stick that for an inexperienced player was almost startling.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Cook was only a fair batsman, and, although he had been playing ball for three years, seemed unable to improve.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Jack, on the other hand, was beginning to show an ability with the stick that for an inexperienced player was almost startling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jack played in left field during the last four innings, and did very well; so well, in fact, that Cook, who was Jack’s competitor for the position of first substitute, was a bit worried.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Cook was only a fair batsman, and, although he had been playing ball for three years, seemed unable to improve.
batsmannoun
(baseball) a ballplayer who is batting
From this reading Cook was only a fair batsman, and, although he had been playing ball for three years, seemed unable to improve.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Cook was only a fair batsman, and, although he had been playing ball for three years, seemed unable to improve.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Jack, on the other hand, was beginning to show an ability with the stick that for an inexperienced player was almost startling.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading In the Warrenton game he made two hits, one a clean liner past second and the other of the scratch variety, and when the game was over had a run to his credit besides.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Jack played in left field during the last four innings, and did very well; so well, in fact, that Cook, who was Jack’s competitor for the position of first substitute, was a bit worried.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading In the Warrenton game he made two hits, one a clean liner past second and the other of the scratch variety, and when the game was over had a run to his credit besides.
competitornounUS /kəmˈpetətər/
the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading Jack played in left field during the last four innings, and did very well; so well, in fact, that Cook, who was Jack’s competitor for the position of first substitute, was a bit worried.
prepare a hot meal
From this reading Jack played in left field during the last four innings, and did very well; so well, in fact, that Cook, who was Jack’s competitor for the position of first substitute, was a bit worried.
approval
From this reading In the Warrenton game he made two hits, one a clean liner past second and the other of the scratch variety, and when the game was over had a run to his credit besides.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Jack played in left field during the last four innings, and did very well; so well, in fact, that Cook, who was Jack’s competitor for the position of first substitute, was a bit worried.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Jack played in left field during the last four innings, and did very well; so well, in fact, that Cook, who was Jack’s competitor for the position of first substitute, was a bit worried.
EMBASSYnounUS /ˈembəsi/
a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
From this reading THE PEACE EMBASSY Maple Ridge played her second game that afternoon, winning from Warrenton High School, 11 to 5.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Jack played in left field during the last four innings, and did very well; so well, in fact, that Cook, who was Jack’s competitor for the position of first substitute, was a bit worried.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Cook was only a fair batsman, and, although he had been playing ball for three years, seemed unable to improve.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Jack played in left field during the last four innings, and did very well; so well, in fact, that Cook, who was Jack’s competitor for the position of first substitute, was a bit worried.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Jack played in left field during the last four innings, and did very well; so well, in fact, that Cook, who was Jack’s competitor for the position of first substitute, was a bit worried.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jack played in left field during the last four innings, and did very well; so well, in fact, that Cook, who was Jack’s competitor for the position of first substitute, was a bit worried.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Jack played in left field during the last four innings, and did very well; so well, in fact, that Cook, who was Jack’s competitor for the position of first substitute, was a bit worried.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE PEACE EMBASSY Maple Ridge played her second game that afternoon, winning from Warrenton High School, 11 to 5.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading THE PEACE EMBASSY Maple Ridge played her second game that afternoon, winning from Warrenton High School, 11 to 5.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Cook was only a fair batsman, and, although he had been playing ball for three years, seemed unable to improve.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Jack, on the other hand, was beginning to show an ability with the stick that for an inexperienced player was almost startling.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cook was only a fair batsman, and, although he had been playing ball for three years, seemed unable to improve.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PEACE EMBASSY Maple Ridge played her second game that afternoon, winning from Warrenton High School, 11 to 5.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE PEACE EMBASSY Maple Ridge played her second game that afternoon, winning from Warrenton High School, 11 to 5.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the Warrenton game he made two hits, one a clean liner past second and the other of the scratch variety, and when the game was over had a run to his credit besides.
hitsnounUS /hɪts/
plural of “hit” — (baseball) a successful stroke in an athletic contest (especially in baseball)
From this reading In the Warrenton game he made two hits, one a clean liner past second and the other of the scratch variety, and when the game was over had a run to his credit besides.
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading Cook was only a fair batsman, and, although he had been playing ball for three years, seemed unable to improve.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jack played in left field during the last four innings, and did very well; so well, in fact, that Cook, who was Jack’s competitor for the position of first substitute, was a bit worried.
inexperiencedadjectiveUS /ɪnɪkˈspɪriənst/
lacking practical experience or training
From this reading Jack, on the other hand, was beginning to show an ability with the stick that for an inexperienced player was almost startling.
inningsnounUS /ˈɪnɪŋz/
the batting turn of a cricket player or team
From this reading Jack played in left field during the last four innings, and did very well; so well, in fact, that Cook, who was Jack’s competitor for the position of first substitute, was a bit worried.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack played in left field during the last four innings, and did very well; so well, in fact, that Cook, who was Jack’s competitor for the position of first substitute, was a bit worried.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack played in left field during the last four innings, and did very well; so well, in fact, that Cook, who was Jack’s competitor for the position of first substitute, was a bit worried.
immediately past
From this reading Jack played in left field during the last four innings, and did very well; so well, in fact, that Cook, who was Jack’s competitor for the position of first substitute, was a bit worried.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Jack played in left field during the last four innings, and did very well; so well, in fact, that Cook, who was Jack’s competitor for the position of first substitute, was a bit worried.
linernounUS /ˈlaɪnər/
(baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter
From this reading In the Warrenton game he made two hits, one a clean liner past second and the other of the scratch variety, and when the game was over had a run to his credit besides.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In the Warrenton game he made two hits, one a clean liner past second and the other of the scratch variety, and when the game was over had a run to his credit besides.
MaplenounUS /ˈmeɪpəl/
wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading THE PEACE EMBASSY Maple Ridge played her second game that afternoon, winning from Warrenton High School, 11 to 5.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jack played in left field during the last four innings, and did very well; so well, in fact, that Cook, who was Jack’s competitor for the position of first substitute, was a bit worried.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jack, on the other hand, was beginning to show an ability with the stick that for an inexperienced player was almost startling.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the Warrenton game he made two hits, one a clean liner past second and the other of the scratch variety, and when the game was over had a run to his credit besides.
and nothing more
From this reading Cook was only a fair batsman, and, although he had been playing ball for three years, seemed unable to improve.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Jack, on the other hand, was beginning to show an ability with the stick that for an inexperienced player was almost startling.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In the Warrenton game he made two hits, one a clean liner past second and the other of the scratch variety, and when the game was over had a run to his credit besides.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading In the Warrenton game he made two hits, one a clean liner past second and the other of the scratch variety, and when the game was over had a run to his credit besides.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading THE PEACE EMBASSY Maple Ridge played her second game that afternoon, winning from Warrenton High School, 11 to 5.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading THE PEACE EMBASSY Maple Ridge played her second game that afternoon, winning from Warrenton High School, 11 to 5.
playernounUS /ˈpleɪər/
a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading Jack, on the other hand, was beginning to show an ability with the stick that for an inexperienced player was almost startling.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Cook was only a fair batsman, and, although he had been playing ball for three years, seemed unable to improve.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Jack played in left field during the last four innings, and did very well; so well, in fact, that Cook, who was Jack’s competitor for the position of first substitute, was a bit worried.
RidgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading THE PEACE EMBASSY Maple Ridge played her second game that afternoon, winning from Warrenton High School, 11 to 5.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading In the Warrenton game he made two hits, one a clean liner past second and the other of the scratch variety, and when the game was over had a run to his credit besides.
an educational institution
From this reading THE PEACE EMBASSY Maple Ridge played her second game that afternoon, winning from Warrenton High School, 11 to 5.
scratchverbUS /skrætʃ/
cause friction
From this reading In the Warrenton game he made two hits, one a clean liner past second and the other of the scratch variety, and when the game was over had a run to his credit besides.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE PEACE EMBASSY Maple Ridge played her second game that afternoon, winning from Warrenton High School, 11 to 5.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Cook was only a fair batsman, and, although he had been playing ball for three years, seemed unable to improve.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Jack, on the other hand, was beginning to show an ability with the stick that for an inexperienced player was almost startling.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Jack played in left field during the last four innings, and did very well; so well, in fact, that Cook, who was Jack’s competitor for the position of first substitute, was a bit worried.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading Jack, on the other hand, was beginning to show an ability with the stick that for an inexperienced player was almost startling.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading Jack, on the other hand, was beginning to show an ability with the stick that for an inexperienced player was almost startling.
substituteverbUS /ˈsʌbstətuːt/
put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
From this reading Jack played in left field during the last four innings, and did very well; so well, in fact, that Cook, who was Jack’s competitor for the position of first substitute, was a bit worried.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE PEACE EMBASSY Maple Ridge played her second game that afternoon, winning from Warrenton High School, 11 to 5.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PEACE EMBASSY Maple Ridge played her second game that afternoon, winning from Warrenton High School, 11 to 5.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Cook was only a fair batsman, and, although he had been playing ball for three years, seemed unable to improve.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PEACE EMBASSY Maple Ridge played her second game that afternoon, winning from Warrenton High School, 11 to 5.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In the Warrenton game he made two hits, one a clean liner past second and the other of the scratch variety, and when the game was over had a run to his credit besides.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Cook was only a fair batsman, and, although he had been playing ball for three years, seemed unable to improve.
varietynounUS /vərˈaɪəti/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading In the Warrenton game he made two hits, one a clean liner past second and the other of the scratch variety, and when the game was over had a run to his credit besides.
precisely as stated
From this reading Jack played in left field during the last four innings, and did very well; so well, in fact, that Cook, who was Jack’s competitor for the position of first substitute, was a bit worried.
Warrenton
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From this reading THE PEACE EMBASSY Maple Ridge played her second game that afternoon, winning from Warrenton High School, 11 to 5.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jack played in left field during the last four innings, and did very well; so well, in fact, that Cook, who was Jack’s competitor for the position of first substitute, was a bit worried.
(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 Jack played in left field during the last four innings, and did very well; so well, in fact, that Cook, who was Jack’s competitor for the position of first substitute, was a bit worried.
at the time that
From this reading In the Warrenton game he made two hits, one a clean liner past second and the other of the scratch variety, and when the game was over had a run to his credit besides.
which person or people
From this reading Jack played in left field during the last four innings, and did very well; so well, in fact, that Cook, who was Jack’s competitor for the position of first substitute, was a bit worried.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading THE PEACE EMBASSY Maple Ridge played her second game that afternoon, winning from Warrenton High School, 11 to 5.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jack, on the other hand, was beginning to show an ability with the stick that for an inexperienced player was almost startling.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading Jack played in left field during the last four innings, and did very well; so well, in fact, that Cook, who was Jack’s competitor for the position of first substitute, was a bit worried.
a late time of life
From this reading Cook was only a fair batsman, and, although he had been playing ball for three years, seemed unable to improve.
