used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Hereafter," he observed, with a doleful grin, "I'll put my fielders over in the next county when you come to bat."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sparkfair sat down on the pitcher's plate and watched Hodge circling the bases.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Bart's hit reminded Dale of Dick Merriwell's first appearance at Fardale.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bart's hit reminded Dale of Dick Merriwell's first appearance at Fardale.
Bart'snounUS /bɑːrts/
possessive form of “bart” — a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading Bart's hit reminded Dale of Dick Merriwell's first appearance at Fardale.
basesnounUS /ˈbeɪsəz/
plural of “base” — installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading Sparkfair sat down on the pitcher's plate and watched Hodge circling the bases.
batnounUS /bæt/
nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
From this reading "Hereafter," he observed, with a doleful grin, "I'll put my fielders over in the next county when you come to bat."
circlingverbUS /ˈsɜːrkəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “circle” — travel around something
From this reading Sparkfair sat down on the pitcher's plate and watched Hodge circling the bases.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Hereafter," he observed, with a doleful grin, "I'll put my fielders over in the next county when you come to bat."
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading "Hereafter," he observed, with a doleful grin, "I'll put my fielders over in the next county when you come to bat."
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading Bart's hit reminded Dale of Dick Merriwell's first appearance at Fardale.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Bart's hit reminded Dale of Dick Merriwell's first appearance at Fardale.
dolefuladjectiveUS /ˈdoʊlfəl/
filled with or evoking sadness
From this reading "Hereafter," he observed, with a doleful grin, "I'll put my fielders over in the next county when you come to bat."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Sparkfair sat down on the pitcher's plate and watched Hodge circling the bases.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He recalled the fact that Dick had come to bat in the ninth inning, with two men out, the bases full, and three runs needed to tie the score.
Fardale
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From this reading Bart's hit reminded Dale of Dick Merriwell's first appearance at Fardale.
fieldersnounUS /ˈfiːldərz/
plural of “fielder” — a member of the baseball team that is in the field instead of at bat
From this reading "Hereafter," he observed, with a doleful grin, "I'll put my fielders over in the next county when you come to bat."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Bart's hit reminded Dale of Dick Merriwell's first appearance at Fardale.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He recalled the fact that Dick had come to bat in the ninth inning, with two men out, the bases full, and three runs needed to tie the score.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "Hereafter," he observed, with a doleful grin, "I'll put my fielders over in the next county when you come to bat."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He recalled the fact that Dick had come to bat in the ninth inning, with two men out, the bases full, and three runs needed to tie the score.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Hereafter," he observed, with a doleful grin, "I'll put my fielders over in the next county when you come to bat."
HereafteradverbUS /hɪˈræftər/
in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.
From this reading "Hereafter," he observed, with a doleful grin, "I'll put my fielders over in the next county when you come to bat."
cause to move by striking
From this reading SPARKFAIR'S HIT.
Hodge
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From this reading Sparkfair sat down on the pitcher's plate and watched Hodge circling the bases.
I'll
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From this reading "Hereafter," he observed, with a doleful grin, "I'll put my fielders over in the next county when you come to bat."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Hereafter," he observed, with a doleful grin, "I'll put my fielders over in the next county when you come to bat."
inningnounUS /ˈɪnɪŋ/
(baseball) one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat
From this reading He recalled the fact that Dick had come to bat in the ninth inning, with two men out, the bases full, and three runs needed to tie the score.
the force of workers available
From this reading He recalled the fact that Dick had come to bat in the ninth inning, with two men out, the bases full, and three runs needed to tie the score.
Merriwell's
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From this reading Bart's hit reminded Dale of Dick Merriwell's first appearance at Fardale.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Hereafter," he observed, with a doleful grin, "I'll put my fielders over in the next county when you come to bat."
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He recalled the fact that Dick had come to bat in the ninth inning, with two men out, the bases full, and three runs needed to tie the score.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "Hereafter," he observed, with a doleful grin, "I'll put my fielders over in the next county when you come to bat."
ninthnounUS /naɪnθ/
position nine in a countable series of things
From this reading He recalled the fact that Dick had come to bat in the ninth inning, with two men out, the bases full, and three runs needed to tie the score.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "Hereafter," he observed, with a doleful grin, "I'll put my fielders over in the next county when you come to bat."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bart's hit reminded Dale of Dick Merriwell's first appearance at Fardale.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Sparkfair sat down on the pitcher's plate and watched Hodge circling the bases.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He recalled the fact that Dick had come to bat in the ninth inning, with two men out, the bases full, and three runs needed to tie the score.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Hereafter," he observed, with a doleful grin, "I'll put my fielders over in the next county when you come to bat."
pitcher'snounUS /ˈpɪtʃərz/
possessive form of “pitcher” — (baseball) the person who does the pitching
From this reading Sparkfair sat down on the pitcher's plate and watched Hodge circling the bases.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading Sparkfair sat down on the pitcher's plate and watched Hodge circling the bases.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Hereafter," he observed, with a doleful grin, "I'll put my fielders over in the next county when you come to bat."
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He recalled the fact that Dick had come to bat in the ninth inning, with two men out, the bases full, and three runs needed to tie the score.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading Bart's hit reminded Dale of Dick Merriwell's first appearance at Fardale.
runsnounUS /rʌnz/
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading He recalled the fact that Dick had come to bat in the ninth inning, with two men out, the bases full, and three runs needed to tie the score.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Sparkfair sat down on the pitcher's plate and watched Hodge circling the bases.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading He recalled the fact that Dick had come to bat in the ninth inning, with two men out, the bases full, and three runs needed to tie the score.
Sparkfair
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From this reading Sparkfair sat down on the pitcher's plate and watched Hodge circling the bases.
SPARKFAIR'S
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From this reading SPARKFAIR'S HIT.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He recalled the fact that Dick had come to bat in the ninth inning, with two men out, the bases full, and three runs needed to tie the score.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sparkfair sat down on the pitcher's plate and watched Hodge circling the bases.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He recalled the fact that Dick had come to bat in the ninth inning, with two men out, the bases full, and three runs needed to tie the score.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading He recalled the fact that Dick had come to bat in the ninth inning, with two men out, the bases full, and three runs needed to tie the score.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Hereafter," he observed, with a doleful grin, "I'll put my fielders over in the next county when you come to bat."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He recalled the fact that Dick had come to bat in the ninth inning, with two men out, the bases full, and three runs needed to tie the score.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Sparkfair sat down on the pitcher's plate and watched Hodge circling the bases.
at the time that
From this reading "Hereafter," he observed, with a doleful grin, "I'll put my fielders over in the next county when you come to bat."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Hereafter," he observed, with a doleful grin, "I'll put my fielders over in the next county when you come to bat."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Hereafter," he observed, with a doleful grin, "I'll put my fielders over in the next county when you come to bat."
