used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bender was a thin, sinewy, long-armed, hatchet-faced chap, who looked like an Indian.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Bender was a thin, sinewy, long-armed, hatchet-faced chap, who looked like an Indian.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had "traveled in fast company" for years, but was said to be a hard man to handle, having jumped more than one contract and being of a sullen and revengeful disposition.
Bancroft
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From this reading Bancroft, the catcher, was a rather stocky individual, inclined to be a trifle too fat.
baseballnounUS /ˈbeɪsˈbɔːl/
a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs
From this reading The general observer decided him out of condition and unfit for baseball.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had "traveled in fast company" for years, but was said to be a hard man to handle, having jumped more than one contract and being of a sullen and revengeful disposition.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He had "traveled in fast company" for years, but was said to be a hard man to handle, having jumped more than one contract and being of a sullen and revengeful disposition.
BendernounUS /ˈbendər/
a tool for bending
From this reading Bender was a thin, sinewy, long-armed, hatchet-faced chap, who looked like an Indian.
BULLIESnounUS /ˈbʊliz/
plural of “bully” — a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading JOLTS FOR BULLIES.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had "traveled in fast company" for years, but was said to be a hard man to handle, having jumped more than one contract and being of a sullen and revengeful disposition.
catchernounUS /ˈkætʃɜːr/
(baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher
From this reading Bancroft, the catcher, was a rather stocky individual, inclined to be a trifle too fat.
a boy or man
From this reading Bender was a thin, sinewy, long-armed, hatchet-faced chap, who looked like an Indian.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading He had "traveled in fast company" for years, but was said to be a hard man to handle, having jumped more than one contract and being of a sullen and revengeful disposition.
a state at a particular time
From this reading The general observer decided him out of condition and unfit for baseball.
contractverbUS /ˈkɑːntrækt/
enter into a contractual arrangement
From this reading He had "traveled in fast company" for years, but was said to be a hard man to handle, having jumped more than one contract and being of a sullen and revengeful disposition.
recognizable; marked
From this reading The general observer decided him out of condition and unfit for baseball.
your usual mood
From this reading He had "traveled in fast company" for years, but was said to be a hard man to handle, having jumped more than one contract and being of a sullen and revengeful disposition.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading He had "traveled in fast company" for years, but was said to be a hard man to handle, having jumped more than one contract and being of a sullen and revengeful disposition.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading Bancroft, the catcher, was a rather stocky individual, inclined to be a trifle too fat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading JOLTS FOR BULLIES.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The general observer decided him out of condition and unfit for baseball.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had "traveled in fast company" for years, but was said to be a hard man to handle, having jumped more than one contract and being of a sullen and revengeful disposition.
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading He had "traveled in fast company" for years, but was said to be a hard man to handle, having jumped more than one contract and being of a sullen and revengeful disposition.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He had "traveled in fast company" for years, but was said to be a hard man to handle, having jumped more than one contract and being of a sullen and revengeful disposition.
hatchet-faced
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Bender was a thin, sinewy, long-armed, hatchet-faced chap, who looked like an Indian.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He had "traveled in fast company" for years, but was said to be a hard man to handle, having jumped more than one contract and being of a sullen and revengeful disposition.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had "traveled in fast company" for years, but was said to be a hard man to handle, having jumped more than one contract and being of a sullen and revengeful disposition.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The general observer decided him out of condition and unfit for baseball.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had "traveled in fast company" for years, but was said to be a hard man to handle, having jumped more than one contract and being of a sullen and revengeful disposition.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Bancroft, the catcher, was a rather stocky individual, inclined to be a trifle too fat.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Bender was a thin, sinewy, long-armed, hatchet-faced chap, who looked like an Indian.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Bancroft, the catcher, was a rather stocky individual, inclined to be a trifle too fat.
JOLTSnounUS /dʒoʊlts/
plural of “jolt” — a sudden jarring impact
From this reading JOLTS FOR BULLIES.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading He had "traveled in fast company" for years, but was said to be a hard man to handle, having jumped more than one contract and being of a sullen and revengeful disposition.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Bender was a thin, sinewy, long-armed, hatchet-faced chap, who looked like an Indian.
long-armedadjective
having relatively long arms
From this reading Bender was a thin, sinewy, long-armed, hatchet-faced chap, who looked like an Indian.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Bender was a thin, sinewy, long-armed, hatchet-faced chap, who looked like an Indian.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He had "traveled in fast company" for years, but was said to be a hard man to handle, having jumped more than one contract and being of a sullen and revengeful disposition.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had "traveled in fast company" for years, but was said to be a hard man to handle, having jumped more than one contract and being of a sullen and revengeful disposition.
observernounUS /əbˈzɜːrvər/
a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading The general observer decided him out of condition and unfit for baseball.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had "traveled in fast company" for years, but was said to be a hard man to handle, having jumped more than one contract and being of a sullen and revengeful disposition.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had "traveled in fast company" for years, but was said to be a hard man to handle, having jumped more than one contract and being of a sullen and revengeful disposition.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The general observer decided him out of condition and unfit for baseball.
on the contrary
From this reading Bancroft, the catcher, was a rather stocky individual, inclined to be a trifle too fat.
revengefuladjective
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
From this reading He had "traveled in fast company" for years, but was said to be a hard man to handle, having jumped more than one contract and being of a sullen and revengeful disposition.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He had "traveled in fast company" for years, but was said to be a hard man to handle, having jumped more than one contract and being of a sullen and revengeful disposition.
sinewyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪnjuːi/
(of meat) full of sinews; especially impossible to chew
From this reading Bender was a thin, sinewy, long-armed, hatchet-faced chap, who looked like an Indian.
stockyadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːki/
having a short and solid form or stature
From this reading Bancroft, the catcher, was a rather stocky individual, inclined to be a trifle too fat.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading He had "traveled in fast company" for years, but was said to be a hard man to handle, having jumped more than one contract and being of a sullen and revengeful disposition.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had "traveled in fast company" for years, but was said to be a hard man to handle, having jumped more than one contract and being of a sullen and revengeful disposition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bancroft, the catcher, was a rather stocky individual, inclined to be a trifle too fat.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Bender was a thin, sinewy, long-armed, hatchet-faced chap, who looked like an Indian.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had "traveled in fast company" for years, but was said to be a hard man to handle, having jumped more than one contract and being of a sullen and revengeful disposition.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Bancroft, the catcher, was a rather stocky individual, inclined to be a trifle too fat.
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading He had "traveled in fast company" for years, but was said to be a hard man to handle, having jumped more than one contract and being of a sullen and revengeful disposition.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading Bancroft, the catcher, was a rather stocky individual, inclined to be a trifle too fat.
unfitadjectiveUS /ənˈfɪt/
below the required standards for a purpose
From this reading The general observer decided him out of condition and unfit for baseball.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bender was a thin, sinewy, long-armed, hatchet-faced chap, who looked like an Indian.
which person or people
From this reading Bender was a thin, sinewy, long-armed, hatchet-faced chap, who looked like an Indian.
a late time of life
From this reading He had "traveled in fast company" for years, but was said to be a hard man to handle, having jumped more than one contract and being of a sullen and revengeful disposition.
