used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This announcement, bawled by a battery of megaphone men in front of the crowded stands that afternoon was the first intimation that McCarthy had of the contemplated action of Manager Clancy in taking him out of the game.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading This announcement, bawled by a battery of megaphone men in front of the crowded stands that afternoon was the first intimation that McCarthy had of the contemplated action of Manager Clancy in taking him out of the game.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading This announcement, bawled by a battery of megaphone men in front of the crowded stands that afternoon was the first intimation that McCarthy had of the contemplated action of Manager Clancy in taking him out of the game.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He sprang from the end of the bench, where he was tying his shoes, toward the manager, an angry exclamation on his lips, and his blue eyes flashing as they narrowed to the battle slit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Morton and Kennedy, battery for the Bears."
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading He sprang from the end of the bench, where he was tying his shoes, toward the manager, an angry exclamation on his lips, and his blue eyes flashing as they narrowed to the battle slit.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading This announcement, bawled by a battery of megaphone men in front of the crowded stands that afternoon was the first intimation that McCarthy had of the contemplated action of Manager Clancy in taking him out of the game.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He sprang from the end of the bench, where he was tying his shoes, toward the manager, an angry exclamation on his lips, and his blue eyes flashing as they narrowed to the battle slit.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Swanson, who was sitting next him, fondling a bat, seized McCarthy with his tremendous grip and jerked him back to his seat.
BaldwinnounUS /ˈbɔːldwən/
United States author who was an outspoken critic of racism (1924-1987)
From this reading _McCarthy Defies Barney Baldwin_ "Pardridge, playing third base in place of McCarthy, Holleran in left.
Barney
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From this reading _McCarthy Defies Barney Baldwin_ "Pardridge, playing third base in place of McCarthy, Holleran in left.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading _McCarthy Defies Barney Baldwin_ "Pardridge, playing third base in place of McCarthy, Holleran in left.
batnounUS /bæt/
nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
From this reading Swanson, who was sitting next him, fondling a bat, seized McCarthy with his tremendous grip and jerked him back to his seat.
batterynounUS /ˈbætəri/
group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading Morton and Kennedy, battery for the Bears."
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading He sprang from the end of the bench, where he was tying his shoes, toward the manager, an angry exclamation on his lips, and his blue eyes flashing as they narrowed to the battle slit.
bawledverbUS /bɔːld/
past form of “bawl” — shout loudly and without restraint
From this reading This announcement, bawled by a battery of megaphone men in front of the crowded stands that afternoon was the first intimation that McCarthy had of the contemplated action of Manager Clancy in taking him out of the game.
BearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading Morton and Kennedy, battery for the Bears."
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading He sprang from the end of the bench, where he was tying his shoes, toward the manager, an angry exclamation on his lips, and his blue eyes flashing as they narrowed to the battle slit.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading He sprang from the end of the bench, where he was tying his shoes, toward the manager, an angry exclamation on his lips, and his blue eyes flashing as they narrowed to the battle slit.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This announcement, bawled by a battery of megaphone men in front of the crowded stands that afternoon was the first intimation that McCarthy had of the contemplated action of Manager Clancy in taking him out of the game.
Clancy
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From this reading This announcement, bawled by a battery of megaphone men in front of the crowded stands that afternoon was the first intimation that McCarthy had of the contemplated action of Manager Clancy in taking him out of the game.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading This announcement, bawled by a battery of megaphone men in front of the crowded stands that afternoon was the first intimation that McCarthy had of the contemplated action of Manager Clancy in taking him out of the game.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading This announcement, bawled by a battery of megaphone men in front of the crowded stands that afternoon was the first intimation that McCarthy had of the contemplated action of Manager Clancy in taking him out of the game.
DefiesverbUS /dɪˈfaɪz/
third-person singular of “defy” — resist or confront with resistance
From this reading _McCarthy Defies Barney Baldwin_ "Pardridge, playing third base in place of McCarthy, Holleran in left.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He sprang from the end of the bench, where he was tying his shoes, toward the manager, an angry exclamation on his lips, and his blue eyes flashing as they narrowed to the battle slit.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading He sprang from the end of the bench, where he was tying his shoes, toward the manager, an angry exclamation on his lips, and his blue eyes flashing as they narrowed to the battle slit.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He sprang from the end of the bench, where he was tying his shoes, toward the manager, an angry exclamation on his lips, and his blue eyes flashing as they narrowed to the battle slit.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading This announcement, bawled by a battery of megaphone men in front of the crowded stands that afternoon was the first intimation that McCarthy had of the contemplated action of Manager Clancy in taking him out of the game.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading He sprang from the end of the bench, where he was tying his shoes, toward the manager, an angry exclamation on his lips, and his blue eyes flashing as they narrowed to the battle slit.
fondlingnounUS /ˈfɑːndəlɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading Swanson, who was sitting next him, fondling a bat, seized McCarthy with his tremendous grip and jerked him back to his seat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Morton and Kennedy, battery for the Bears."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He sprang from the end of the bench, where he was tying his shoes, toward the manager, an angry exclamation on his lips, and his blue eyes flashing as they narrowed to the battle slit.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading This announcement, bawled by a battery of megaphone men in front of the crowded stands that afternoon was the first intimation that McCarthy had of the contemplated action of Manager Clancy in taking him out of the game.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading This announcement, bawled by a battery of megaphone men in front of the crowded stands that afternoon was the first intimation that McCarthy had of the contemplated action of Manager Clancy in taking him out of the game.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading Swanson, who was sitting next him, fondling a bat, seized McCarthy with his tremendous grip and jerked him back to his seat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This announcement, bawled by a battery of megaphone men in front of the crowded stands that afternoon was the first intimation that McCarthy had of the contemplated action of Manager Clancy in taking him out of the game.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sprang from the end of the bench, where he was tying his shoes, toward the manager, an angry exclamation on his lips, and his blue eyes flashing as they narrowed to the battle slit.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This announcement, bawled by a battery of megaphone men in front of the crowded stands that afternoon was the first intimation that McCarthy had of the contemplated action of Manager Clancy in taking him out of the game.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He sprang from the end of the bench, where he was tying his shoes, toward the manager, an angry exclamation on his lips, and his blue eyes flashing as they narrowed to the battle slit.
Holleran
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From this reading _McCarthy Defies Barney Baldwin_ "Pardridge, playing third base in place of McCarthy, Holleran in left.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _McCarthy Defies Barney Baldwin_ "Pardridge, playing third base in place of McCarthy, Holleran in left.
intimationnounUS /ˌɪntəˈmeɪʃən/
an indirect suggestion
From this reading This announcement, bawled by a battery of megaphone men in front of the crowded stands that afternoon was the first intimation that McCarthy had of the contemplated action of Manager Clancy in taking him out of the game.
jerkedverbUS /dʒɜːrkt/
past form of “jerk” — pull, or move with a sudden movement
From this reading Swanson, who was sitting next him, fondling a bat, seized McCarthy with his tremendous grip and jerked him back to his seat.
KennedynounUS /ˈkenədi/
35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
From this reading Morton and Kennedy, battery for the Bears."
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 _McCarthy Defies Barney Baldwin_ "Pardridge, playing third base in place of McCarthy, Holleran in left.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading He sprang from the end of the bench, where he was tying his shoes, toward the manager, an angry exclamation on his lips, and his blue eyes flashing as they narrowed to the battle slit.
ManagernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading This announcement, bawled by a battery of megaphone men in front of the crowded stands that afternoon was the first intimation that McCarthy had of the contemplated action of Manager Clancy in taking him out of the game.
McCarthynounUS /məˈkɑːrθi/
United States satirical novelist and literary critic (1912-1989)
From this reading _McCarthy Defies Barney Baldwin_ "Pardridge, playing third base in place of McCarthy, Holleran in left.
megaphonenounUS /ˈmeɡəfoʊn/
a cone-shaped acoustic device held to the mouth to intensify and direct the human voice
From this reading This announcement, bawled by a battery of megaphone men in front of the crowded stands that afternoon was the first intimation that McCarthy had of the contemplated action of Manager Clancy in taking him out of the game.
the force of workers available
From this reading This announcement, bawled by a battery of megaphone men in front of the crowded stands that afternoon was the first intimation that McCarthy had of the contemplated action of Manager Clancy in taking him out of the game.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading Morton and Kennedy, battery for the Bears."
narrowedadjectiveUS /ˈneroʊd/
reduced in size as by squeezing together
From this reading He sprang from the end of the bench, where he was tying his shoes, toward the manager, an angry exclamation on his lips, and his blue eyes flashing as they narrowed to the battle slit.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Swanson, who was sitting next him, fondling a bat, seized McCarthy with his tremendous grip and jerked him back to his seat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _McCarthy Defies Barney Baldwin_ "Pardridge, playing third base in place of McCarthy, Holleran in left.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He sprang from the end of the bench, where he was tying his shoes, toward the manager, an angry exclamation on his lips, and his blue eyes flashing as they narrowed to the battle slit.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This announcement, bawled by a battery of megaphone men in front of the crowded stands that afternoon was the first intimation that McCarthy had of the contemplated action of Manager Clancy in taking him out of the game.
Pardridge
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From this reading _McCarthy Defies Barney Baldwin_ "Pardridge, playing third base in place of McCarthy, Holleran in left.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading _McCarthy Defies Barney Baldwin_ "Pardridge, playing third base in place of McCarthy, Holleran in left.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading _McCarthy Defies Barney Baldwin_ "Pardridge, playing third base in place of McCarthy, Holleran in left.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Swanson, who was sitting next him, fondling a bat, seized McCarthy with his tremendous grip and jerked him back to his seat.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Swanson, who was sitting next him, fondling a bat, seized McCarthy with his tremendous grip and jerked him back to his seat.
a particular situation
From this reading He sprang from the end of the bench, where he was tying his shoes, toward the manager, an angry exclamation on his lips, and his blue eyes flashing as they narrowed to the battle slit.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Swanson, who was sitting next him, fondling a bat, seized McCarthy with his tremendous grip and jerked him back to his seat.
slitnounUS /slɪt/
a long narrow opening
From this reading He sprang from the end of the bench, where he was tying his shoes, toward the manager, an angry exclamation on his lips, and his blue eyes flashing as they narrowed to the battle slit.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading He sprang from the end of the bench, where he was tying his shoes, toward the manager, an angry exclamation on his lips, and his blue eyes flashing as they narrowed to the battle slit.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading This announcement, bawled by a battery of megaphone men in front of the crowded stands that afternoon was the first intimation that McCarthy had of the contemplated action of Manager Clancy in taking him out of the game.
SwansonnounUS /ˈswɑːnsən/
United States actress in many silent films (1899-1983)
From this reading Swanson, who was sitting next him, fondling a bat, seized McCarthy with his tremendous grip and jerked him back to his seat.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading This announcement, bawled by a battery of megaphone men in front of the crowded stands that afternoon was the first intimation that McCarthy had of the contemplated action of Manager Clancy in taking him out of the game.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This announcement, bawled by a battery of megaphone men in front of the crowded stands that afternoon was the first intimation that McCarthy had of the contemplated action of Manager Clancy in taking him out of the game.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Morton and Kennedy, battery for the Bears."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sprang from the end of the bench, where he was tying his shoes, toward the manager, an angry exclamation on his lips, and his blue eyes flashing as they narrowed to the battle slit.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading _McCarthy Defies Barney Baldwin_ "Pardridge, playing third base in place of McCarthy, Holleran in left.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This announcement, bawled by a battery of megaphone men in front of the crowded stands that afternoon was the first intimation that McCarthy had of the contemplated action of Manager Clancy in taking him out of the game.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He sprang from the end of the bench, where he was tying his shoes, toward the manager, an angry exclamation on his lips, and his blue eyes flashing as they narrowed to the battle slit.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He sprang from the end of the bench, where he was tying his shoes, toward the manager, an angry exclamation on his lips, and his blue eyes flashing as they narrowed to the battle slit.
tremendousadjectiveUS /trəˈmendəs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Swanson, who was sitting next him, fondling a bat, seized McCarthy with his tremendous grip and jerked him back to his seat.
tyingnounUS /ˈtaɪɪŋ/
the act of tying or binding things together
From this reading He sprang from the end of the bench, where he was tying his shoes, toward the manager, an angry exclamation on his lips, and his blue eyes flashing as they narrowed to the battle slit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This announcement, bawled by a battery of megaphone men in front of the crowded stands that afternoon was the first intimation that McCarthy had of the contemplated action of Manager Clancy in taking him out of the game.
in or at the place that
From this reading He sprang from the end of the bench, where he was tying his shoes, toward the manager, an angry exclamation on his lips, and his blue eyes flashing as they narrowed to the battle slit.
which person or people
From this reading Swanson, who was sitting next him, fondling a bat, seized McCarthy with his tremendous grip and jerked him back to his seat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Swanson, who was sitting next him, fondling a bat, seized McCarthy with his tremendous grip and jerked him back to his seat.
