used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading STEADYING DOWN Tom Locke did not turn his eyes toward the bench; he did not dare, lest a glance should be interpreted as a supplication, and bring about his removal from the field.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading STEADYING DOWN Tom Locke did not turn his eyes toward the bench; he did not dare, lest a glance should be interpreted as a supplication, and bring about his removal from the field.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading He saw Oulds, ball in hand, standing squarely on the plate, while “Wop” Grady, the next batter, eager to keep things going and gain as much advantage for Bancroft as possible before another pitcher was sent in, was seeking to push him back into his position.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His manner entirely changed, although his face continued ashen, Locke beckoned to the catcher, and ran forward.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading STEADYING DOWN Tom Locke did not turn his eyes toward the bench; he did not dare, lest a glance should be interpreted as a supplication, and bring about his removal from the field.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He saw Oulds, ball in hand, standing squarely on the plate, while “Wop” Grady, the next batter, eager to keep things going and gain as much advantage for Bancroft as possible before another pitcher was sent in, was seeking to push him back into his position.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading STEADYING DOWN Tom Locke did not turn his eyes toward the bench; he did not dare, lest a glance should be interpreted as a supplication, and bring about his removal from the field.
ashenadjectiveUS /ˈæʃən/
anemic looking from illness or emotion
From this reading His manner entirely changed, although his face continued ashen, Locke beckoned to the catcher, and ran forward.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He saw Oulds, ball in hand, standing squarely on the plate, while “Wop” Grady, the next batter, eager to keep things going and gain as much advantage for Bancroft as possible before another pitcher was sent in, was seeking to push him back into his position.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading He saw Oulds, ball in hand, standing squarely on the plate, while “Wop” Grady, the next batter, eager to keep things going and gain as much advantage for Bancroft as possible before another pitcher was sent in, was seeking to push him back into his position.
Bancroft
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From this reading He saw Oulds, ball in hand, standing squarely on the plate, while “Wop” Grady, the next batter, eager to keep things going and gain as much advantage for Bancroft as possible before another pitcher was sent in, was seeking to push him back into his position.
batterverbUS /ˈbætər/
strike against forcefully
From this reading He saw Oulds, ball in hand, standing squarely on the plate, while “Wop” Grady, the next batter, eager to keep things going and gain as much advantage for Bancroft as possible before another pitcher was sent in, was seeking to push him back into his position.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading STEADYING DOWN Tom Locke did not turn his eyes toward the bench; he did not dare, lest a glance should be interpreted as a supplication, and bring about his removal from the field.
beckonedverbUS /ˈbekənd/
past form of “beckon” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading His manner entirely changed, although his face continued ashen, Locke beckoned to the catcher, and ran forward.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He saw Oulds, ball in hand, standing squarely on the plate, while “Wop” Grady, the next batter, eager to keep things going and gain as much advantage for Bancroft as possible before another pitcher was sent in, was seeking to push him back into his position.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading STEADYING DOWN Tom Locke did not turn his eyes toward the bench; he did not dare, lest a glance should be interpreted as a supplication, and bring about his removal from the field.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading STEADYING DOWN Tom Locke did not turn his eyes toward the bench; he did not dare, lest a glance should be interpreted as a supplication, and bring about his removal from the field.
catchernounUS /ˈkætʃɜːr/
(baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher
From this reading His manner entirely changed, although his face continued ashen, Locke beckoned to the catcher, and ran forward.
catcher'snounUS /ˈkætʃɜːrz/
possessive form of “catcher” — (baseball) the person who plays the position of catcher
From this reading “Give me that ball,” said Locke, taking it from the catcher’s hand.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading His manner entirely changed, although his face continued ashen, Locke beckoned to the catcher, and ran forward.
without stop or interruption
From this reading His manner entirely changed, although his face continued ashen, Locke beckoned to the catcher, and ran forward.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading STEADYING DOWN Tom Locke did not turn his eyes toward the bench; he did not dare, lest a glance should be interpreted as a supplication, and bring about his removal from the field.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading STEADYING DOWN Tom Locke did not turn his eyes toward the bench; he did not dare, lest a glance should be interpreted as a supplication, and bring about his removal from the field.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading STEADYING DOWN Tom Locke did not turn his eyes toward the bench; he did not dare, lest a glance should be interpreted as a supplication, and bring about his removal from the field.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading He saw Oulds, ball in hand, standing squarely on the plate, while “Wop” Grady, the next batter, eager to keep things going and gain as much advantage for Bancroft as possible before another pitcher was sent in, was seeking to push him back into his position.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading His manner entirely changed, although his face continued ashen, Locke beckoned to the catcher, and ran forward.
opinion or judgment
From this reading STEADYING DOWN Tom Locke did not turn his eyes toward the bench; he did not dare, lest a glance should be interpreted as a supplication, and bring about his removal from the field.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His manner entirely changed, although his face continued ashen, Locke beckoned to the catcher, and ran forward.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Oulds, scowling, sour, sullen, met him five feet in front of the pan.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading STEADYING DOWN Tom Locke did not turn his eyes toward the bench; he did not dare, lest a glance should be interpreted as a supplication, and bring about his removal from the field.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Oulds, scowling, sour, sullen, met him five feet in front of the pan.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He saw Oulds, ball in hand, standing squarely on the plate, while “Wop” Grady, the next batter, eager to keep things going and gain as much advantage for Bancroft as possible before another pitcher was sent in, was seeking to push him back into his position.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading His manner entirely changed, although his face continued ashen, Locke beckoned to the catcher, and ran forward.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading STEADYING DOWN Tom Locke did not turn his eyes toward the bench; he did not dare, lest a glance should be interpreted as a supplication, and bring about his removal from the field.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Oulds, scowling, sour, sullen, met him five feet in front of the pan.
obtain
From this reading He saw Oulds, ball in hand, standing squarely on the plate, while “Wop” Grady, the next batter, eager to keep things going and gain as much advantage for Bancroft as possible before another pitcher was sent in, was seeking to push him back into his position.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “Give me that ball,” said Locke, taking it from the catcher’s hand.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading STEADYING DOWN Tom Locke did not turn his eyes toward the bench; he did not dare, lest a glance should be interpreted as a supplication, and bring about his removal from the field.
the act of departing
From this reading He saw Oulds, ball in hand, standing squarely on the plate, while “Wop” Grady, the next batter, eager to keep things going and gain as much advantage for Bancroft as possible before another pitcher was sent in, was seeking to push him back into his position.
Grady
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From this reading He saw Oulds, ball in hand, standing squarely on the plate, while “Wop” Grady, the next batter, eager to keep things going and gain as much advantage for Bancroft as possible before another pitcher was sent in, was seeking to push him back into his position.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He saw Oulds, ball in hand, standing squarely on the plate, while “Wop” Grady, the next batter, eager to keep things going and gain as much advantage for Bancroft as possible before another pitcher was sent in, was seeking to push him back into his position.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading STEADYING DOWN Tom Locke did not turn his eyes toward the bench; he did not dare, lest a glance should be interpreted as a supplication, and bring about his removal from the field.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He saw Oulds, ball in hand, standing squarely on the plate, while “Wop” Grady, the next batter, eager to keep things going and gain as much advantage for Bancroft as possible before another pitcher was sent in, was seeking to push him back into his position.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading STEADYING DOWN Tom Locke did not turn his eyes toward the bench; he did not dare, lest a glance should be interpreted as a supplication, and bring about his removal from the field.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He saw Oulds, ball in hand, standing squarely on the plate, while “Wop” Grady, the next batter, eager to keep things going and gain as much advantage for Bancroft as possible before another pitcher was sent in, was seeking to push him back into his position.
interpretedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprətəd/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading STEADYING DOWN Tom Locke did not turn his eyes toward the bench; he did not dare, lest a glance should be interpreted as a supplication, and bring about his removal from the field.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He saw Oulds, ball in hand, standing squarely on the plate, while “Wop” Grady, the next batter, eager to keep things going and gain as much advantage for Bancroft as possible before another pitcher was sent in, was seeking to push him back into his position.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Give me that ball,” said Locke, taking it from the catcher’s hand.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He saw Oulds, ball in hand, standing squarely on the plate, while “Wop” Grady, the next batter, eager to keep things going and gain as much advantage for Bancroft as possible before another pitcher was sent in, was seeking to push him back into his position.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading STEADYING DOWN Tom Locke did not turn his eyes toward the bench; he did not dare, lest a glance should be interpreted as a supplication, and bring about his removal from the field.
LockenounUS /lɑːk/
English empiricist philosopher who believed that all knowledge is derived from sensory experience (1632-1704)
From this reading STEADYING DOWN Tom Locke did not turn his eyes toward the bench; he did not dare, lest a glance should be interpreted as a supplication, and bring about his removal from the field.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His manner entirely changed, although his face continued ashen, Locke beckoned to the catcher, and ran forward.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Give me that ball,” said Locke, taking it from the catcher’s hand.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Oulds, scowling, sour, sullen, met him five feet in front of the pan.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He saw Oulds, ball in hand, standing squarely on the plate, while “Wop” Grady, the next batter, eager to keep things going and gain as much advantage for Bancroft as possible before another pitcher was sent in, was seeking to push him back into his position.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He saw Oulds, ball in hand, standing squarely on the plate, while “Wop” Grady, the next batter, eager to keep things going and gain as much advantage for Bancroft as possible before another pitcher was sent in, was seeking to push him back into his position.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading STEADYING DOWN Tom Locke did not turn his eyes toward the bench; he did not dare, lest a glance should be interpreted as a supplication, and bring about his removal from the field.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Oulds, scowling, sour, sullen, met him five feet in front of the pan.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He saw Oulds, ball in hand, standing squarely on the plate, while “Wop” Grady, the next batter, eager to keep things going and gain as much advantage for Bancroft as possible before another pitcher was sent in, was seeking to push him back into his position.
Oulds
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From this reading He saw Oulds, ball in hand, standing squarely on the plate, while “Wop” Grady, the next batter, eager to keep things going and gain as much advantage for Bancroft as possible before another pitcher was sent in, was seeking to push him back into his position.
panverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading Oulds, scowling, sour, sullen, met him five feet in front of the pan.
pitchernounUS /ˈpɪtʃər/
(baseball) the person who does the pitching
From this reading He saw Oulds, ball in hand, standing squarely on the plate, while “Wop” Grady, the next batter, eager to keep things going and gain as much advantage for Bancroft as possible before another pitcher was sent in, was seeking to push him back into his position.
(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 saw Oulds, ball in hand, standing squarely on the plate, while “Wop” Grady, the next batter, eager to keep things going and gain as much advantage for Bancroft as possible before another pitcher was sent in, was seeking to push him back into his position.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He saw Oulds, ball in hand, standing squarely on the plate, while “Wop” Grady, the next batter, eager to keep things going and gain as much advantage for Bancroft as possible before another pitcher was sent in, was seeking to push him back into his position.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He saw Oulds, ball in hand, standing squarely on the plate, while “Wop” Grady, the next batter, eager to keep things going and gain as much advantage for Bancroft as possible before another pitcher was sent in, was seeking to push him back into his position.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading He saw Oulds, ball in hand, standing squarely on the plate, while “Wop” Grady, the next batter, eager to keep things going and gain as much advantage for Bancroft as possible before another pitcher was sent in, was seeking to push him back into his position.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading His manner entirely changed, although his face continued ashen, Locke beckoned to the catcher, and ran forward.
removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading STEADYING DOWN Tom Locke did not turn his eyes toward the bench; he did not dare, lest a glance should be interpreted as a supplication, and bring about his removal from the field.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Give me that ball,” said Locke, taking it from the catcher’s hand.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw Oulds, ball in hand, standing squarely on the plate, while “Wop” Grady, the next batter, eager to keep things going and gain as much advantage for Bancroft as possible before another pitcher was sent in, was seeking to push him back into his position.
scowlingadjectiveUS /ˈskaʊlɪŋ/
sullen or unfriendly in appearance
From this reading Oulds, scowling, sour, sullen, met him five feet in front of the pan.
the act of searching for something
From this reading He saw Oulds, ball in hand, standing squarely on the plate, while “Wop” Grady, the next batter, eager to keep things going and gain as much advantage for Bancroft as possible before another pitcher was sent in, was seeking to push him back into his position.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He saw Oulds, ball in hand, standing squarely on the plate, while “Wop” Grady, the next batter, eager to keep things going and gain as much advantage for Bancroft as possible before another pitcher was sent in, was seeking to push him back into his position.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading STEADYING DOWN Tom Locke did not turn his eyes toward the bench; he did not dare, lest a glance should be interpreted as a supplication, and bring about his removal from the field.
sourverbUS /ˈsaʊər/
go sour or spoil
From this reading Oulds, scowling, sour, sullen, met him five feet in front of the pan.
squarelyadverbUS /ˈskwerli/
directly and without evasion; not roundabout
From this reading He saw Oulds, ball in hand, standing squarely on the plate, while “Wop” Grady, the next batter, eager to keep things going and gain as much advantage for Bancroft as possible before another pitcher was sent in, was seeking to push him back into his position.
having a supporting base
From this reading He saw Oulds, ball in hand, standing squarely on the plate, while “Wop” Grady, the next batter, eager to keep things going and gain as much advantage for Bancroft as possible before another pitcher was sent in, was seeking to push him back into his position.
STEADYINGadjective
causing to become steady
From this reading STEADYING DOWN Tom Locke did not turn his eyes toward the bench; he did not dare, lest a glance should be interpreted as a supplication, and bring about his removal from the field.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading Oulds, scowling, sour, sullen, met him five feet in front of the pan.
supplicationnoun
a prayer asking God's help as part of a religious service
From this reading STEADYING DOWN Tom Locke did not turn his eyes toward the bench; he did not dare, lest a glance should be interpreted as a supplication, and bring about his removal from the field.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading “Give me that ball,” said Locke, taking it from the catcher’s hand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Give me that ball,” said Locke, taking it from the catcher’s hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading STEADYING DOWN Tom Locke did not turn his eyes toward the bench; he did not dare, lest a glance should be interpreted as a supplication, and bring about his removal from the field.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He saw Oulds, ball in hand, standing squarely on the plate, while “Wop” Grady, the next batter, eager to keep things going and gain as much advantage for Bancroft as possible before another pitcher was sent in, was seeking to push him back into his position.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He saw Oulds, ball in hand, standing squarely on the plate, while “Wop” Grady, the next batter, eager to keep things going and gain as much advantage for Bancroft as possible before another pitcher was sent in, was seeking to push him back into his position.
male cat
From this reading STEADYING DOWN Tom Locke did not turn his eyes toward the bench; he did not dare, lest a glance should be interpreted as a supplication, and bring about his removal from the field.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading STEADYING DOWN Tom Locke did not turn his eyes toward the bench; he did not dare, lest a glance should be interpreted as a supplication, and bring about his removal from the field.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading STEADYING DOWN Tom Locke did not turn his eyes toward the bench; he did not dare, lest a glance should be interpreted as a supplication, and bring about his removal from the field.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He saw Oulds, ball in hand, standing squarely on the plate, while “Wop” Grady, the next batter, eager to keep things going and gain as much advantage for Bancroft as possible before another pitcher was sent in, was seeking to push him back into his position.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He saw Oulds, ball in hand, standing squarely on the plate, while “Wop” Grady, the next batter, eager to keep things going and gain as much advantage for Bancroft as possible before another pitcher was sent in, was seeking to push him back into his position.
WopnounUS /wɑːp/
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Italian descent
From this reading He saw Oulds, ball in hand, standing squarely on the plate, while “Wop” Grady, the next batter, eager to keep things going and gain as much advantage for Bancroft as possible before another pitcher was sent in, was seeking to push him back into his position.
