used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CALL-DOWN FROM THE MANAGER The meeting had so surprised and startled Lefty that he stood there for a moment or two, ball in hand, watching Elgin join the manager and start with him toward another part of the field.
quickly and without warning
From this reading He was aroused abruptly by a drawling, sarcastic voice from the plate:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A CALL-DOWN FROM THE MANAGER The meeting had so surprised and startled Lefty that he stood there for a moment or two, ball in hand, watching Elgin join the manager and start with him toward another part of the field.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A CALL-DOWN FROM THE MANAGER The meeting had so surprised and startled Lefty that he stood there for a moment or two, ball in hand, watching Elgin join the manager and start with him toward another part of the field.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Don’t hurry yourself, bub; any time to-day will do.”
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading He was aroused abruptly by a drawling, sarcastic voice from the plate:
backstopnounUS /ˈbækstɑːp/
(baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher
From this reading It was burly Buck Fargo, the prize backstop, who stood leaning indolently on his bat, watching Locke with mocking eyes.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading A CALL-DOWN FROM THE MANAGER The meeting had so surprised and startled Lefty that he stood there for a moment or two, ball in hand, watching Elgin join the manager and start with him toward another part of the field.
batnounUS /bæt/
nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
From this reading It was burly Buck Fargo, the prize backstop, who stood leaning indolently on his bat, watching Locke with mocking eyes.
beratingnounUS /bɪˈreɪtɪŋ/
a severe rebuke
From this reading Lefty recognized him instantly from the many published pictures he had seen, and, berating himself inwardly for having given the fellow a chance to criticise, he swiftly toed the pitcher’s plate and sent the ball over.
bub
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From this reading “Don’t hurry yourself, bub; any time to-day will do.”
BuckverbUS /bʌk/
to strive with determination
From this reading It was burly Buck Fargo, the prize backstop, who stood leaning indolently on his bat, watching Locke with mocking eyes.
burlyadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrli/
muscular and heavily built
From this reading It was burly Buck Fargo, the prize backstop, who stood leaning indolently on his bat, watching Locke with mocking eyes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was aroused abruptly by a drawling, sarcastic voice from the plate:
CALL-DOWN
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From this reading A CALL-DOWN FROM THE MANAGER The meeting had so surprised and startled Lefty that he stood there for a moment or two, ball in hand, watching Elgin join the manager and start with him toward another part of the field.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Lefty recognized him instantly from the many published pictures he had seen, and, berating himself inwardly for having given the fellow a chance to criticise, he swiftly toed the pitcher’s plate and sent the ball over.
criticiseverb
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
From this reading Lefty recognized him instantly from the many published pictures he had seen, and, berating himself inwardly for having given the fellow a chance to criticise, he swiftly toed the pitcher’s plate and sent the ball over.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Don’t hurry yourself, bub; any time to-day will do.”
Don't
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From this reading “Don’t hurry yourself, bub; any time to-day will do.”
drawling
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From this reading He was aroused abruptly by a drawling, sarcastic voice from the plate:
Elgin
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From this reading A CALL-DOWN FROM THE MANAGER The meeting had so surprised and startled Lefty that he stood there for a moment or two, ball in hand, watching Elgin join the manager and start with him toward another part of the field.
opinion or judgment
From this reading It was burly Buck Fargo, the prize backstop, who stood leaning indolently on his bat, watching Locke with mocking eyes.
FargonounUS /ˈfɑːrɡoʊ/
largest city in North Dakota; located in eastern North Dakota on the Red river
From this reading It was burly Buck Fargo, the prize backstop, who stood leaning indolently on his bat, watching Locke with mocking eyes.
a boy or man
From this reading Lefty recognized him instantly from the many published pictures he had seen, and, berating himself inwardly for having given the fellow a chance to criticise, he swiftly toed the pitcher’s plate and sent the ball over.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading A CALL-DOWN FROM THE MANAGER The meeting had so surprised and startled Lefty that he stood there for a moment or two, ball in hand, watching Elgin join the manager and start with him toward another part of the field.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A CALL-DOWN FROM THE MANAGER The meeting had so surprised and startled Lefty that he stood there for a moment or two, ball in hand, watching Elgin join the manager and start with him toward another part of the field.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A CALL-DOWN FROM THE MANAGER The meeting had so surprised and startled Lefty that he stood there for a moment or two, ball in hand, watching Elgin join the manager and start with him toward another part of the field.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Lefty recognized him instantly from the many published pictures he had seen, and, berating himself inwardly for having given the fellow a chance to criticise, he swiftly toed the pitcher’s plate and sent the ball over.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A CALL-DOWN FROM THE MANAGER The meeting had so surprised and startled Lefty that he stood there for a moment or two, ball in hand, watching Elgin join the manager and start with him toward another part of the field.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A CALL-DOWN FROM THE MANAGER The meeting had so surprised and startled Lefty that he stood there for a moment or two, ball in hand, watching Elgin join the manager and start with him toward another part of the field.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Lefty recognized him instantly from the many published pictures he had seen, and, berating himself inwardly for having given the fellow a chance to criticise, he swiftly toed the pitcher’s plate and sent the ball over.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A CALL-DOWN FROM THE MANAGER The meeting had so surprised and startled Lefty that he stood there for a moment or two, ball in hand, watching Elgin join the manager and start with him toward another part of the field.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A CALL-DOWN FROM THE MANAGER The meeting had so surprised and startled Lefty that he stood there for a moment or two, ball in hand, watching Elgin join the manager and start with him toward another part of the field.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Lefty recognized him instantly from the many published pictures he had seen, and, berating himself inwardly for having given the fellow a chance to criticise, he swiftly toed the pitcher’s plate and sent the ball over.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was burly Buck Fargo, the prize backstop, who stood leaning indolently on his bat, watching Locke with mocking eyes.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading “Don’t hurry yourself, bub; any time to-day will do.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CALL-DOWN FROM THE MANAGER The meeting had so surprised and startled Lefty that he stood there for a moment or two, ball in hand, watching Elgin join the manager and start with him toward another part of the field.
indolentlyadverb
in an indolent manner
From this reading It was burly Buck Fargo, the prize backstop, who stood leaning indolently on his bat, watching Locke with mocking eyes.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Lefty recognized him instantly from the many published pictures he had seen, and, berating himself inwardly for having given the fellow a chance to criticise, he swiftly toed the pitcher’s plate and sent the ball over.
inwardlyadverbUS /ˈɪnwərdli/
with respect to private feelings
From this reading Lefty recognized him instantly from the many published pictures he had seen, and, berating himself inwardly for having given the fellow a chance to criticise, he swiftly toed the pitcher’s plate and sent the ball over.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was burly Buck Fargo, the prize backstop, who stood leaning indolently on his bat, watching Locke with mocking eyes.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading A CALL-DOWN FROM THE MANAGER The meeting had so surprised and startled Lefty that he stood there for a moment or two, ball in hand, watching Elgin join the manager and start with him toward another part of the field.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading It was burly Buck Fargo, the prize backstop, who stood leaning indolently on his bat, watching Locke with mocking eyes.
LeftynounUS /ˈlefti/
a person who uses the left hand with greater skill than the right
From this reading A CALL-DOWN FROM THE MANAGER The meeting had so surprised and startled Lefty that he stood there for a moment or two, ball in hand, watching Elgin join the manager and start with him toward another part of the field.
LockenounUS /lɑːk/
English empiricist philosopher who believed that all knowledge is derived from sensory experience (1632-1704)
From this reading It was burly Buck Fargo, the prize backstop, who stood leaning indolently on his bat, watching Locke with mocking eyes.
MANAGERnounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading A CALL-DOWN FROM THE MANAGER The meeting had so surprised and startled Lefty that he stood there for a moment or two, ball in hand, watching Elgin join the manager and start with him toward another part of the field.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Lefty recognized him instantly from the many published pictures he had seen, and, berating himself inwardly for having given the fellow a chance to criticise, he swiftly toed the pitcher’s plate and sent the ball over.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading A CALL-DOWN FROM THE MANAGER The meeting had so surprised and startled Lefty that he stood there for a moment or two, ball in hand, watching Elgin join the manager and start with him toward another part of the field.
mockingadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːkɪŋ/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading It was burly Buck Fargo, the prize backstop, who stood leaning indolently on his bat, watching Locke with mocking eyes.
a particular point in time
From this reading A CALL-DOWN FROM THE MANAGER The meeting had so surprised and startled Lefty that he stood there for a moment or two, ball in hand, watching Elgin join the manager and start with him toward another part of the field.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CALL-DOWN FROM THE MANAGER The meeting had so surprised and startled Lefty that he stood there for a moment or two, ball in hand, watching Elgin join the manager and start with him toward another part of the field.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was burly Buck Fargo, the prize backstop, who stood leaning indolently on his bat, watching Locke with mocking eyes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A CALL-DOWN FROM THE MANAGER The meeting had so surprised and startled Lefty that he stood there for a moment or two, ball in hand, watching Elgin join the manager and start with him toward another part of the field.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Lefty recognized him instantly from the many published pictures he had seen, and, berating himself inwardly for having given the fellow a chance to criticise, he swiftly toed the pitcher’s plate and sent the ball over.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A CALL-DOWN FROM THE MANAGER The meeting had so surprised and startled Lefty that he stood there for a moment or two, ball in hand, watching Elgin join the manager and start with him toward another part of the field.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Lefty recognized him instantly from the many published pictures he had seen, and, berating himself inwardly for having given the fellow a chance to criticise, he swiftly toed the pitcher’s plate and sent the ball over.
pitcher'snounUS /ˈpɪtʃərz/
possessive form of “pitcher” — (baseball) the person who does the pitching
From this reading Lefty recognized him instantly from the many published pictures he had seen, and, berating himself inwardly for having given the fellow a chance to criticise, he swiftly toed the pitcher’s plate and sent the ball over.
(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 He was aroused abruptly by a drawling, sarcastic voice from the plate:
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading It was burly Buck Fargo, the prize backstop, who stood leaning indolently on his bat, watching Locke with mocking eyes.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading Lefty recognized him instantly from the many published pictures he had seen, and, berating himself inwardly for having given the fellow a chance to criticise, he swiftly toed the pitcher’s plate and sent the ball over.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Lefty recognized him instantly from the many published pictures he had seen, and, berating himself inwardly for having given the fellow a chance to criticise, he swiftly toed the pitcher’s plate and sent the ball over.
sarcasticadjectiveUS /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/
expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds
From this reading He was aroused abruptly by a drawling, sarcastic voice from the plate:
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Lefty recognized him instantly from the many published pictures he had seen, and, berating himself inwardly for having given the fellow a chance to criticise, he swiftly toed the pitcher’s plate and sent the ball over.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Lefty recognized him instantly from the many published pictures he had seen, and, berating himself inwardly for having given the fellow a chance to criticise, he swiftly toed the pitcher’s plate and sent the ball over.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A CALL-DOWN FROM THE MANAGER The meeting had so surprised and startled Lefty that he stood there for a moment or two, ball in hand, watching Elgin join the manager and start with him toward another part of the field.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A CALL-DOWN FROM THE MANAGER The meeting had so surprised and startled Lefty that he stood there for a moment or two, ball in hand, watching Elgin join the manager and start with him toward another part of the field.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading A CALL-DOWN FROM THE MANAGER The meeting had so surprised and startled Lefty that he stood there for a moment or two, ball in hand, watching Elgin join the manager and start with him toward another part of the field.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A CALL-DOWN FROM THE MANAGER The meeting had so surprised and startled Lefty that he stood there for a moment or two, ball in hand, watching Elgin join the manager and start with him toward another part of the field.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading A CALL-DOWN FROM THE MANAGER The meeting had so surprised and startled Lefty that he stood there for a moment or two, ball in hand, watching Elgin join the manager and start with him toward another part of the field.
in a swift manner
From this reading Lefty recognized him instantly from the many published pictures he had seen, and, berating himself inwardly for having given the fellow a chance to criticise, he swiftly toed the pitcher’s plate and sent the ball over.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A CALL-DOWN FROM THE MANAGER The meeting had so surprised and startled Lefty that he stood there for a moment or two, ball in hand, watching Elgin join the manager and start with him toward another part of the field.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CALL-DOWN FROM THE MANAGER The meeting had so surprised and startled Lefty that he stood there for a moment or two, ball in hand, watching Elgin join the manager and start with him toward another part of the field.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A CALL-DOWN FROM THE MANAGER The meeting had so surprised and startled Lefty that he stood there for a moment or two, ball in hand, watching Elgin join the manager and start with him toward another part of the field.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Don’t hurry yourself, bub; any time to-day will do.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lefty recognized him instantly from the many published pictures he had seen, and, berating himself inwardly for having given the fellow a chance to criticise, he swiftly toed the pitcher’s plate and sent the ball over.
to-day
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From this reading “Don’t hurry yourself, bub; any time to-day will do.”
toedadjectiveUS /toʊd/
having a toe or toes of a specified kind; often used in combination
From this reading Lefty recognized him instantly from the many published pictures he had seen, and, berating himself inwardly for having given the fellow a chance to criticise, he swiftly toed the pitcher’s plate and sent the ball over.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading A CALL-DOWN FROM THE MANAGER The meeting had so surprised and startled Lefty that he stood there for a moment or two, ball in hand, watching Elgin join the manager and start with him toward another part of the field.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A CALL-DOWN FROM THE MANAGER The meeting had so surprised and startled Lefty that he stood there for a moment or two, ball in hand, watching Elgin join the manager and start with him toward another part of the field.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He was aroused abruptly by a drawling, sarcastic voice from the plate:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was aroused abruptly by a drawling, sarcastic voice from the plate:
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading A CALL-DOWN FROM THE MANAGER The meeting had so surprised and startled Lefty that he stood there for a moment or two, ball in hand, watching Elgin join the manager and start with him toward another part of the field.
which person or people
From this reading It was burly Buck Fargo, the prize backstop, who stood leaning indolently on his bat, watching Locke with mocking eyes.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Don’t hurry yourself, bub; any time to-day will do.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading A CALL-DOWN FROM THE MANAGER The meeting had so surprised and startled Lefty that he stood there for a moment or two, ball in hand, watching Elgin join the manager and start with him toward another part of the field.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading “Don’t hurry yourself, bub; any time to-day will do.”
