used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GARRISON FINISH It was not until the beginning of the second inning that anything happened, although in the first Chase got a runner to first on a single.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A GARRISON FINISH It was not until the beginning of the second inning that anything happened, although in the first Chase got a runner to first on a single.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The next batter went out on an infield fly, and with two down Maple Ridge breathed easier.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But Ted threw him out at second when he tried to steal, and the next two went out easily.
any thing at all
From this reading A GARRISON FINISH It was not until the beginning of the second inning that anything happened, although in the first Chase got a runner to first on a single.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But Ted threw him out at second when he tried to steal, and the next two went out easily.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading In the second inning Brothers, Chase’s second baseman, singled to right, went to second on a neat sacrifice and got third when Sam made his only error of the game, a poor throw to second in the hope of catching the runner off base.
baseman
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From this reading In the second inning Brothers, Chase’s second baseman, singled to right, went to second on a neat sacrifice and got third when Sam made his only error of the game, a poor throw to second in the hope of catching the runner off base.
batterverbUS /ˈbætər/
strike against forcefully
From this reading The next batter went out on an infield fly, and with two down Maple Ridge breathed easier.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading A GARRISON FINISH It was not until the beginning of the second inning that anything happened, although in the first Chase got a runner to first on a single.
uttered without voice
From this reading The next batter went out on an infield fly, and with two down Maple Ridge breathed easier.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading In the second inning Brothers, Chase’s second baseman, singled to right, went to second on a neat sacrifice and got third when Sam made his only error of the game, a poor throw to second in the hope of catching the runner off base.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Ted threw him out at second when he tried to steal, and the next two went out easily.
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading In the second inning Brothers, Chase’s second baseman, singled to right, went to second on a neat sacrifice and got third when Sam made his only error of the game, a poor throw to second in the hope of catching the runner off base.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading A GARRISON FINISH It was not until the beginning of the second inning that anything happened, although in the first Chase got a runner to first on a single.
Chase'snounUS /ˈtʃeɪsɪz/
possessive form of “chase” — the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading In the second inning Brothers, Chase’s second baseman, singled to right, went to second on a neat sacrifice and got third when Sam made his only error of the game, a poor throw to second in the hope of catching the runner off base.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The next batter went out on an infield fly, and with two down Maple Ridge breathed easier.
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The next batter went out on an infield fly, and with two down Maple Ridge breathed easier.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading But Ted threw him out at second when he tried to steal, and the next two went out easily.
errornounUS /ˈerər/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading In the second inning Brothers, Chase’s second baseman, singled to right, went to second on a neat sacrifice and got third when Sam made his only error of the game, a poor throw to second in the hope of catching the runner off base.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading A GARRISON FINISH It was not until the beginning of the second inning that anything happened, although in the first Chase got a runner to first on a single.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A GARRISON FINISH It was not until the beginning of the second inning that anything happened, although in the first Chase got a runner to first on a single.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading The next batter went out on an infield fly, and with two down Maple Ridge breathed easier.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading In the second inning Brothers, Chase’s second baseman, singled to right, went to second on a neat sacrifice and got third when Sam made his only error of the game, a poor throw to second in the hope of catching the runner off base.
GARRISONnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading A GARRISON FINISH It was not until the beginning of the second inning that anything happened, although in the first Chase got a runner to first on a single.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading A GARRISON FINISH It was not until the beginning of the second inning that anything happened, although in the first Chase got a runner to first on a single.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading A GARRISON FINISH It was not until the beginning of the second inning that anything happened, although in the first Chase got a runner to first on a single.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Ted threw him out at second when he tried to steal, and the next two went out easily.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But Ted threw him out at second when he tried to steal, and the next two went out easily.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the second inning Brothers, Chase’s second baseman, singled to right, went to second on a neat sacrifice and got third when Sam made his only error of the game, a poor throw to second in the hope of catching the runner off base.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading In the second inning Brothers, Chase’s second baseman, singled to right, went to second on a neat sacrifice and got third when Sam made his only error of the game, a poor throw to second in the hope of catching the runner off base.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A GARRISON FINISH It was not until the beginning of the second inning that anything happened, although in the first Chase got a runner to first on a single.
infieldnounUS /ˈɪnfiːld/
the area of a baseball field that is enclosed by 3 bases and home plate
From this reading The next batter went out on an infield fly, and with two down Maple Ridge breathed easier.
inningnounUS /ˈɪnɪŋ/
(baseball) one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat
From this reading A GARRISON FINISH It was not until the beginning of the second inning that anything happened, although in the first Chase got a runner to first on a single.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A GARRISON FINISH It was not until the beginning of the second inning that anything happened, although in the first Chase got a runner to first on a single.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In the second inning Brothers, Chase’s second baseman, singled to right, went to second on a neat sacrifice and got third when Sam made his only error of the game, a poor throw to second in the hope of catching the runner off base.
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 Maple Ridge retired in order.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading In the second inning Brothers, Chase’s second baseman, singled to right, went to second on a neat sacrifice and got third when Sam made his only error of the game, a poor throw to second in the hope of catching the runner off base.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading But Ted threw him out at second when he tried to steal, and the next two went out easily.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A GARRISON FINISH It was not until the beginning of the second inning that anything happened, although in the first Chase got a runner to first on a single.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A GARRISON FINISH It was not until the beginning of the second inning that anything happened, although in the first Chase got a runner to first on a single.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In the second inning Brothers, Chase’s second baseman, singled to right, went to second on a neat sacrifice and got third when Sam made his only error of the game, a poor throw to second in the hope of catching the runner off base.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A GARRISON FINISH It was not until the beginning of the second inning that anything happened, although in the first Chase got a runner to first on a single.
and nothing more
From this reading In the second inning Brothers, Chase’s second baseman, singled to right, went to second on a neat sacrifice and got third when Sam made his only error of the game, a poor throw to second in the hope of catching the runner off base.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Maple Ridge retired in order.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But Ted threw him out at second when he tried to steal, and the next two went out easily.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading In the second inning Brothers, Chase’s second baseman, singled to right, went to second on a neat sacrifice and got third when Sam made his only error of the game, a poor throw to second in the hope of catching the runner off base.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading Maple Ridge retired in order.
RidgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading Maple Ridge retired in order.
precisely, exactly
From this reading In the second inning Brothers, Chase’s second baseman, singled to right, went to second on a neat sacrifice and got third when Sam made his only error of the game, a poor throw to second in the hope of catching the runner off base.
runnernounUS /ˈrʌnər/
someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading A GARRISON FINISH It was not until the beginning of the second inning that anything happened, although in the first Chase got a runner to first on a single.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading In the second inning Brothers, Chase’s second baseman, singled to right, went to second on a neat sacrifice and got third when Sam made his only error of the game, a poor throw to second in the hope of catching the runner off base.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading In the second inning Brothers, Chase’s second baseman, singled to right, went to second on a neat sacrifice and got third when Sam made his only error of the game, a poor throw to second in the hope of catching the runner off base.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading A GARRISON FINISH It was not until the beginning of the second inning that anything happened, although in the first Chase got a runner to first on a single.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading A GARRISON FINISH It was not until the beginning of the second inning that anything happened, although in the first Chase got a runner to first on a single.
singledverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡəld/
past form of “single” — hit a single
From this reading In the second inning Brothers, Chase’s second baseman, singled to right, went to second on a neat sacrifice and got third when Sam made his only error of the game, a poor throw to second in the hope of catching the runner off base.
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading But Ted threw him out at second when he tried to steal, and the next two went out easily.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading But Ted threw him out at second when he tried to steal, and the next two went out easily.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A GARRISON FINISH It was not until the beginning of the second inning that anything happened, although in the first Chase got a runner to first on a single.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A GARRISON FINISH It was not until the beginning of the second inning that anything happened, although in the first Chase got a runner to first on a single.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading In the second inning Brothers, Chase’s second baseman, singled to right, went to second on a neat sacrifice and got third when Sam made his only error of the game, a poor throw to second in the hope of catching the runner off base.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading But Ted threw him out at second when he tried to steal, and the next two went out easily.
propel through the air
From this reading In the second inning Brothers, Chase’s second baseman, singled to right, went to second on a neat sacrifice and got third when Sam made his only error of the game, a poor throw to second in the hope of catching the runner off base.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A GARRISON FINISH It was not until the beginning of the second inning that anything happened, although in the first Chase got a runner to first on a single.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading But Ted threw him out at second when he tried to steal, and the next two went out easily.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But Ted threw him out at second when he tried to steal, and the next two went out easily.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading A GARRISON FINISH It was not until the beginning of the second inning that anything happened, although in the first Chase got a runner to first on a single.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A GARRISON FINISH It was not until the beginning of the second inning that anything happened, although in the first Chase got a runner to first on a single.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But Ted threw him out at second when he tried to steal, and the next two went out easily.
at the time that
From this reading But Ted threw him out at second when he tried to steal, and the next two went out easily.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The next batter went out on an infield fly, and with two down Maple Ridge breathed easier.
