used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He gave the next batter a base on balls, and then Parker got a hit that brought Walling home and gave Yale the lead.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Another pitcher was set to warming up right away, although it was as much the fault of the infield players as of Finch that Yale had tied the score.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Finch saw the man getting ready to go in, and that helped take the sand out of the fellow.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another pitcher was set to warming up right away, although it was as much the fault of the infield players as of Finch that Yale had tied the score.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Another pitcher was set to warming up right away, although it was as much the fault of the infield players as of Finch that Yale had tied the score.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Another pitcher was set to warming up right away, although it was as much the fault of the infield players as of Finch that Yale had tied the score.
ballsnounUS /bɔːlz/
plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading He gave the next batter a base on balls, and then Parker got a hit that brought Walling home and gave Yale the lead.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading He gave the next batter a base on balls, and then Parker got a hit that brought Walling home and gave Yale the lead.
batterverbUS /ˈbætər/
strike against forcefully
From this reading He gave the next batter a base on balls, and then Parker got a hit that brought Walling home and gave Yale the lead.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading It was a happy crowd of rooters who wore the blue just then.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He gave the next batter a base on balls, and then Parker got a hit that brought Walling home and gave Yale the lead.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading It was a happy crowd of rooters who wore the blue just then.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Another pitcher was set to warming up right away, although it was as much the fault of the infield players as of Finch that Yale had tied the score.
a boy or man
From this reading Finch saw the man getting ready to go in, and that helped take the sand out of the fellow.
FinchnounUS /fɪntʃ/
any of numerous small songbirds with short stout bills adapted for crushing seeds
From this reading Another pitcher was set to warming up right away, although it was as much the fault of the infield players as of Finch that Yale had tied the score.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He gave the next batter a base on balls, and then Parker got a hit that brought Walling home and gave Yale the lead.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Finch saw the man getting ready to go in, and that helped take the sand out of the fellow.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Finch saw the man getting ready to go in, and that helped take the sand out of the fellow.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He gave the next batter a base on balls, and then Parker got a hit that brought Walling home and gave Yale the lead.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Another pitcher was set to warming up right away, although it was as much the fault of the infield players as of Finch that Yale had tied the score.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading It was a happy crowd of rooters who wore the blue just then.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He gave the next batter a base on balls, and then Parker got a hit that brought Walling home and gave Yale the lead.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Finch saw the man getting ready to go in, and that helped take the sand out of the fellow.
cause to move by striking
From this reading He gave the next batter a base on balls, and then Parker got a hit that brought Walling home and gave Yale the lead.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He gave the next batter a base on balls, and then Parker got a hit that brought Walling home and gave Yale the lead.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Finch saw the man getting ready to go in, and that helped take the sand out of the fellow.
infieldnounUS /ˈɪnfiːld/
the area of a baseball field that is enclosed by 3 bases and home plate
From this reading Another pitcher was set to warming up right away, although it was as much the fault of the infield players as of Finch that Yale had tied the score.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Another pitcher was set to warming up right away, although it was as much the fault of the infield players as of Finch that Yale had tied the score.
and nothing more
From this reading It was a happy crowd of rooters who wore the blue just then.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading He gave the next batter a base on balls, and then Parker got a hit that brought Walling home and gave Yale the lead.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Finch saw the man getting ready to go in, and that helped take the sand out of the fellow.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Another pitcher was set to warming up right away, although it was as much the fault of the infield players as of Finch that Yale had tied the score.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He gave the next batter a base on balls, and then Parker got a hit that brought Walling home and gave Yale the lead.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Another pitcher was set to warming up right away, although it was as much the fault of the infield players as of Finch that Yale had tied the score.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He gave the next batter a base on balls, and then Parker got a hit that brought Walling home and gave Yale the lead.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Finch saw the man getting ready to go in, and that helped take the sand out of the fellow.
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading He gave the next batter a base on balls, and then Parker got a hit that brought Walling home and gave Yale the lead.
pitchernounUS /ˈpɪtʃər/
(baseball) the person who does the pitching
From this reading Another pitcher was set to warming up right away, although it was as much the fault of the infield players as of Finch that Yale had tied the score.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading Another pitcher was set to warming up right away, although it was as much the fault of the infield players as of Finch that Yale had tied the score.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Finch saw the man getting ready to go in, and that helped take the sand out of the fellow.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Another pitcher was set to warming up right away, although it was as much the fault of the infield players as of Finch that Yale had tied the score.
rootersnounUS /ˈruːtərz/
plural of “rooter” — an enthusiastic devotee of sports
From this reading It was a happy crowd of rooters who wore the blue just then.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading Finch saw the man getting ready to go in, and that helped take the sand out of the fellow.
cut with a saw
From this reading Finch saw the man getting ready to go in, and that helped take the sand out of the fellow.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading Another pitcher was set to warming up right away, although it was as much the fault of the infield players as of Finch that Yale had tied the score.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Another pitcher was set to warming up right away, although it was as much the fault of the infield players as of Finch that Yale had tied the score.
carry out
From this reading Finch saw the man getting ready to go in, and that helped take the sand out of the fellow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Another pitcher was set to warming up right away, although it was as much the fault of the infield players as of Finch that Yale had tied the score.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Another pitcher was set to warming up right away, although it was as much the fault of the infield players as of Finch that Yale had tied the score.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He gave the next batter a base on balls, and then Parker got a hit that brought Walling home and gave Yale the lead.
bound or secured closely
From this reading Another pitcher was set to warming up right away, although it was as much the fault of the infield players as of Finch that Yale had tied the score.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Another pitcher was set to warming up right away, although it was as much the fault of the infield players as of Finch that Yale had tied the score.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Another pitcher was set to warming up right away, although it was as much the fault of the infield players as of Finch that Yale had tied the score.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading VICTORY!
WallingverbUS /ˈwɔːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “wall” — surround with a wall in order to fortify
From this reading He gave the next batter a base on balls, and then Parker got a hit that brought Walling home and gave Yale the lead.
warmingadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːrmɪŋ/
imparting heat
From this reading Another pitcher was set to warming up right away, although it was as much the fault of the infield players as of Finch that Yale had tied the score.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Another pitcher was set to warming up right away, although it was as much the fault of the infield players as of Finch that Yale had tied the score.
which person or people
From this reading It was a happy crowd of rooters who wore the blue just then.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading It was a happy crowd of rooters who wore the blue just then.
YalenounUS /jeɪl/
a university in Connecticut
From this reading Another pitcher was set to warming up right away, although it was as much the fault of the infield players as of Finch that Yale had tied the score.
