Chapter XVII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A NOCTURNAL MYSTERY FOR weeks Phil sat on the bench, a perpetual substitute, getting plenty of practice on practice days in all sorts of positions where he was useful, but always seeing others go into the game.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading The fielders that year were a remarkably healthy lot; they played game after game without accident or illness.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading He had the name of being a great hitter, and though his work during the season so far had not borne out this reputation, he occasionally made long drives that delighted the great mass of student supporters whose admiration is as intense as it is fitful.

later than; following

From this reading The fielders that year were a remarkably healthy lot; they played game after game without accident or illness.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading A NOCTURNAL MYSTERY FOR weeks Phil sat on the bench, a perpetual substitute, getting plenty of practice on practice days in all sorts of positions where he was useful, but always seeing others go into the game.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Taylor, whose position at left-field Phil coveted, was playing his second year on the team, and felt his importance as a veteran who had already been tested under fire in a Hillbury game.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading A NOCTURNAL MYSTERY FOR weeks Phil sat on the bench, a perpetual substitute, getting plenty of practice on practice days in all sorts of positions where he was useful, but always seeing others go into the game.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Taylor, whose position at left-field Phil coveted, was playing his second year on the team, and felt his importance as a veteran who had already been tested under fire in a Hillbury game.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Taylor, whose position at left-field Phil coveted, was playing his second year on the team, and felt his importance as a veteran who had already been tested under fire in a Hillbury game.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Taylor, whose position at left-field Phil coveted, was playing his second year on the team, and felt his importance as a veteran who had already been tested under fire in a Hillbury game.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Taylor, whose position at left-field Phil coveted, was playing his second year on the team, and felt his importance as a veteran who had already been tested under fire in a Hillbury game.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He had the name of being a great hitter, and though his work during the season so far had not borne out this reputation, he occasionally made long drives that delighted the great mass of student supporters whose admiration is as intense as it is fitful.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading A NOCTURNAL MYSTERY FOR weeks Phil sat on the bench, a perpetual substitute, getting plenty of practice on practice days in all sorts of positions where he was useful, but always seeing others go into the game.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading He had the name of being a great hitter, and though his work during the season so far had not borne out this reputation, he occasionally made long drives that delighted the great mass of student supporters whose admiration is as intense as it is fitful.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A NOCTURNAL MYSTERY FOR weeks Phil sat on the bench, a perpetual substitute, getting plenty of practice on practice days in all sorts of positions where he was useful, but always seeing others go into the game.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading He was a safe catch on flies, and now and then did spectacular feats that had the same effect on the spectators as the occasional three-baggers.

greatly desired

From this reading Taylor, whose position at left-field Phil coveted, was playing his second year on the team, and felt his importance as a veteran who had already been tested under fire in a Hillbury game.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading A NOCTURNAL MYSTERY FOR weeks Phil sat on the bench, a perpetual substitute, getting plenty of practice on practice days in all sorts of positions where he was useful, but always seeing others go into the game.

greatly pleased

From this reading He had the name of being a great hitter, and though his work during the season so far had not borne out this reputation, he occasionally made long drives that delighted the great mass of student supporters whose admiration is as intense as it is fitful.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He was a safe catch on flies, and now and then did spectacular feats that had the same effect on the spectators as the occasional three-baggers.

plural of “drive” — the act of applying force to propel something

From this reading He had the name of being a great hitter, and though his work during the season so far had not borne out this reputation, he occasionally made long drives that delighted the great mass of student supporters whose admiration is as intense as it is fitful.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading He had the name of being a great hitter, and though his work during the season so far had not borne out this reputation, he occasionally made long drives that delighted the great mass of student supporters whose admiration is as intense as it is fitful.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading He was a safe catch on flies, and now and then did spectacular feats that had the same effect on the spectators as the occasional three-baggers.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading He had the name of being a great hitter, and though his work during the season so far had not borne out this reputation, he occasionally made long drives that delighted the great mass of student supporters whose admiration is as intense as it is fitful.

plural of “feat” — a notable achievement

From this reading He was a safe catch on flies, and now and then did spectacular feats that had the same effect on the spectators as the occasional three-baggers.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Taylor, whose position at left-field Phil coveted, was playing his second year on the team, and felt his importance as a veteran who had already been tested under fire in a Hillbury game.

plural of “fielder” — a member of the baseball team that is in the field instead of at bat

From this reading The fielders that year were a remarkably healthy lot; they played game after game without accident or illness.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Taylor, whose position at left-field Phil coveted, was playing his second year on the team, and felt his importance as a veteran who had already been tested under fire in a Hillbury game.

occurring in spells and often abruptly

From this reading He had the name of being a great hitter, and though his work during the season so far had not borne out this reputation, he occasionally made long drives that delighted the great mass of student supporters whose admiration is as intense as it is fitful.

(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)

From this reading He was a safe catch on flies, and now and then did spectacular feats that had the same effect on the spectators as the occasional three-baggers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A NOCTURNAL MYSTERY FOR weeks Phil sat on the bench, a perpetual substitute, getting plenty of practice on practice days in all sorts of positions where he was useful, but always seeing others go into the game.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading A NOCTURNAL MYSTERY FOR weeks Phil sat on the bench, a perpetual substitute, getting plenty of practice on practice days in all sorts of positions where he was useful, but always seeing others go into the game.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading A NOCTURNAL MYSTERY FOR weeks Phil sat on the bench, a perpetual substitute, getting plenty of practice on practice days in all sorts of positions where he was useful, but always seeing others go into the game.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading A NOCTURNAL MYSTERY FOR weeks Phil sat on the bench, a perpetual substitute, getting plenty of practice on practice days in all sorts of positions where he was useful, but always seeing others go into the game.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading He had the name of being a great hitter, and though his work during the season so far had not borne out this reputation, he occasionally made long drives that delighted the great mass of student supporters whose admiration is as intense as it is fitful.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Taylor, whose position at left-field Phil coveted, was playing his second year on the team, and felt his importance as a veteran who had already been tested under fire in a Hillbury game.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A NOCTURNAL MYSTERY FOR weeks Phil sat on the bench, a perpetual substitute, getting plenty of practice on practice days in all sorts of positions where he was useful, but always seeing others go into the game.

having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease

From this reading The fielders that year were a remarkably healthy lot; they played game after game without accident or illness.

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From this reading Taylor, whose position at left-field Phil coveted, was playing his second year on the team, and felt his importance as a veteran who had already been tested under fire in a Hillbury game.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Taylor, whose position at left-field Phil coveted, was playing his second year on the team, and felt his importance as a veteran who had already been tested under fire in a Hillbury game.

(baseball) a ballplayer who is batting

From this reading He had the name of being a great hitter, and though his work during the season so far had not borne out this reputation, he occasionally made long drives that delighted the great mass of student supporters whose admiration is as intense as it is fitful.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading The fielders that year were a remarkably healthy lot; they played game after game without accident or illness.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading Taylor, whose position at left-field Phil coveted, was playing his second year on the team, and felt his importance as a veteran who had already been tested under fire in a Hillbury game.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A NOCTURNAL MYSTERY FOR weeks Phil sat on the bench, a perpetual substitute, getting plenty of practice on practice days in all sorts of positions where he was useful, but always seeing others go into the game.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading He had the name of being a great hitter, and though his work during the season so far had not borne out this reputation, he occasionally made long drives that delighted the great mass of student supporters whose admiration is as intense as it is fitful.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A NOCTURNAL MYSTERY FOR weeks Phil sat on the bench, a perpetual substitute, getting plenty of practice on practice days in all sorts of positions where he was useful, but always seeing others go into the game.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading He had the name of being a great hitter, and though his work during the season so far had not borne out this reputation, he occasionally made long drives that delighted the great mass of student supporters whose admiration is as intense as it is fitful.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He had the name of being a great hitter, and though his work during the season so far had not borne out this reputation, he occasionally made long drives that delighted the great mass of student supporters whose admiration is as intense as it is fitful.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Taylor, whose position at left-field Phil coveted, was playing his second year on the team, and felt his importance as a veteran who had already been tested under fire in a Hillbury game.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading He had the name of being a great hitter, and though his work during the season so far had not borne out this reputation, he occasionally made long drives that delighted the great mass of student supporters whose admiration is as intense as it is fitful.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading The fielders that year were a remarkably healthy lot; they played game after game without accident or illness.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He had the name of being a great hitter, and though his work during the season so far had not borne out this reputation, he occasionally made long drives that delighted the great mass of student supporters whose admiration is as intense as it is fitful.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading He had the name of being a great hitter, and though his work during the season so far had not borne out this reputation, he occasionally made long drives that delighted the great mass of student supporters whose admiration is as intense as it is fitful.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading A NOCTURNAL MYSTERY FOR weeks Phil sat on the bench, a perpetual substitute, getting plenty of practice on practice days in all sorts of positions where he was useful, but always seeing others go into the game.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He had the name of being a great hitter, and though his work during the season so far had not borne out this reputation, he occasionally made long drives that delighted the great mass of student supporters whose admiration is as intense as it is fitful.

belonging to or active during the night

From this reading A NOCTURNAL MYSTERY FOR weeks Phil sat on the bench, a perpetual substitute, getting plenty of practice on practice days in all sorts of positions where he was useful, but always seeing others go into the game.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had the name of being a great hitter, and though his work during the season so far had not borne out this reputation, he occasionally made long drives that delighted the great mass of student supporters whose admiration is as intense as it is fitful.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He was a safe catch on flies, and now and then did spectacular feats that had the same effect on the spectators as the occasional three-baggers.

occurring from time to time

From this reading He was a safe catch on flies, and now and then did spectacular feats that had the same effect on the spectators as the occasional three-baggers.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading He had the name of being a great hitter, and though his work during the season so far had not borne out this reputation, he occasionally made long drives that delighted the great mass of student supporters whose admiration is as intense as it is fitful.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A NOCTURNAL MYSTERY FOR weeks Phil sat on the bench, a perpetual substitute, getting plenty of practice on practice days in all sorts of positions where he was useful, but always seeing others go into the game.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A NOCTURNAL MYSTERY FOR weeks Phil sat on the bench, a perpetual substitute, getting plenty of practice on practice days in all sorts of positions where he was useful, but always seeing others go into the game.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The fielders that year were a remarkably healthy lot; they played game after game without accident or illness.

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From this reading A NOCTURNAL MYSTERY FOR weeks Phil sat on the bench, a perpetual substitute, getting plenty of practice on practice days in all sorts of positions where he was useful, but always seeing others go into the game.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He had the name of being a great hitter, and though his work during the season so far had not borne out this reputation, he occasionally made long drives that delighted the great mass of student supporters whose admiration is as intense as it is fitful.

continuing forever or indefinitely

From this reading A NOCTURNAL MYSTERY FOR weeks Phil sat on the bench, a perpetual substitute, getting plenty of practice on practice days in all sorts of positions where he was useful, but always seeing others go into the game.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A NOCTURNAL MYSTERY FOR weeks Phil sat on the bench, a perpetual substitute, getting plenty of practice on practice days in all sorts of positions where he was useful, but always seeing others go into the game.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading The fielders that year were a remarkably healthy lot; they played game after game without accident or illness.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading Taylor, whose position at left-field Phil coveted, was playing his second year on the team, and felt his importance as a veteran who had already been tested under fire in a Hillbury game.

a full supply

From this reading A NOCTURNAL MYSTERY FOR weeks Phil sat on the bench, a perpetual substitute, getting plenty of practice on practice days in all sorts of positions where he was useful, but always seeing others go into the game.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Taylor, whose position at left-field Phil coveted, was playing his second year on the team, and felt his importance as a veteran who had already been tested under fire in a Hillbury game.

plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading A NOCTURNAL MYSTERY FOR weeks Phil sat on the bench, a perpetual substitute, getting plenty of practice on practice days in all sorts of positions where he was useful, but always seeing others go into the game.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading A NOCTURNAL MYSTERY FOR weeks Phil sat on the bench, a perpetual substitute, getting plenty of practice on practice days in all sorts of positions where he was useful, but always seeing others go into the game.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading The fielders that year were a remarkably healthy lot; they played game after game without accident or illness.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading He had the name of being a great hitter, and though his work during the season so far had not borne out this reputation, he occasionally made long drives that delighted the great mass of student supporters whose admiration is as intense as it is fitful.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading He was a safe catch on flies, and now and then did spectacular feats that had the same effect on the spectators as the occasional three-baggers.

Identical; not different.

From this reading He was a safe catch on flies, and now and then did spectacular feats that had the same effect on the spectators as the occasional three-baggers.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading A NOCTURNAL MYSTERY FOR weeks Phil sat on the bench, a perpetual substitute, getting plenty of practice on practice days in all sorts of positions where he was useful, but always seeing others go into the game.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading He had the name of being a great hitter, and though his work during the season so far had not borne out this reputation, he occasionally made long drives that delighted the great mass of student supporters whose admiration is as intense as it is fitful.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Taylor, whose position at left-field Phil coveted, was playing his second year on the team, and felt his importance as a veteran who had already been tested under fire in a Hillbury game.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading A NOCTURNAL MYSTERY FOR weeks Phil sat on the bench, a perpetual substitute, getting plenty of practice on practice days in all sorts of positions where he was useful, but always seeing others go into the game.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had the name of being a great hitter, and though his work during the season so far had not borne out this reputation, he occasionally made long drives that delighted the great mass of student supporters whose admiration is as intense as it is fitful.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading A NOCTURNAL MYSTERY FOR weeks Phil sat on the bench, a perpetual substitute, getting plenty of practice on practice days in all sorts of positions where he was useful, but always seeing others go into the game.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading He was a safe catch on flies, and now and then did spectacular feats that had the same effect on the spectators as the occasional three-baggers.

plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading He was a safe catch on flies, and now and then did spectacular feats that had the same effect on the spectators as the occasional three-baggers.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading He had the name of being a great hitter, and though his work during the season so far had not borne out this reputation, he occasionally made long drives that delighted the great mass of student supporters whose admiration is as intense as it is fitful.

put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items

From this reading A NOCTURNAL MYSTERY FOR weeks Phil sat on the bench, a perpetual substitute, getting plenty of practice on practice days in all sorts of positions where he was useful, but always seeing others go into the game.

plural of “supporter” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

From this reading He had the name of being a great hitter, and though his work during the season so far had not borne out this reputation, he occasionally made long drives that delighted the great mass of student supporters whose admiration is as intense as it is fitful.

United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)

From this reading Taylor, whose position at left-field Phil coveted, was playing his second year on the team, and felt his importance as a veteran who had already been tested under fire in a Hillbury game.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading Taylor, whose position at left-field Phil coveted, was playing his second year on the team, and felt his importance as a veteran who had already been tested under fire in a Hillbury game.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Taylor, whose position at left-field Phil coveted, was playing his second year on the team, and felt his importance as a veteran who had already been tested under fire in a Hillbury game.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The fielders that year were a remarkably healthy lot; they played game after game without accident or illness.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A NOCTURNAL MYSTERY FOR weeks Phil sat on the bench, a perpetual substitute, getting plenty of practice on practice days in all sorts of positions where he was useful, but always seeing others go into the game.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He was a safe catch on flies, and now and then did spectacular feats that had the same effect on the spectators as the occasional three-baggers.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The fielders that year were a remarkably healthy lot; they played game after game without accident or illness.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He had the name of being a great hitter, and though his work during the season so far had not borne out this reputation, he occasionally made long drives that delighted the great mass of student supporters whose admiration is as intense as it is fitful.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He had the name of being a great hitter, and though his work during the season so far had not borne out this reputation, he occasionally made long drives that delighted the great mass of student supporters whose admiration is as intense as it is fitful.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He was a safe catch on flies, and now and then did spectacular feats that had the same effect on the spectators as the occasional three-baggers.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Taylor, whose position at left-field Phil coveted, was playing his second year on the team, and felt his importance as a veteran who had already been tested under fire in a Hillbury game.

being of use or service

From this reading A NOCTURNAL MYSTERY FOR weeks Phil sat on the bench, a perpetual substitute, getting plenty of practice on practice days in all sorts of positions where he was useful, but always seeing others go into the game.

a serviceman who has seen considerable active service

From this reading Taylor, whose position at left-field Phil coveted, was playing his second year on the team, and felt his importance as a veteran who had already been tested under fire in a Hillbury game.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A NOCTURNAL MYSTERY FOR weeks Phil sat on the bench, a perpetual substitute, getting plenty of practice on practice days in all sorts of positions where he was useful, but always seeing others go into the game.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading A NOCTURNAL MYSTERY FOR weeks Phil sat on the bench, a perpetual substitute, getting plenty of practice on practice days in all sorts of positions where he was useful, but always seeing others go into the game.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The fielders that year were a remarkably healthy lot; they played game after game without accident or illness.

in or at the place that

From this reading A NOCTURNAL MYSTERY FOR weeks Phil sat on the bench, a perpetual substitute, getting plenty of practice on practice days in all sorts of positions where he was useful, but always seeing others go into the game.

which person or people

From this reading Taylor, whose position at left-field Phil coveted, was playing his second year on the team, and felt his importance as a veteran who had already been tested under fire in a Hillbury game.

belonging to which person

From this reading Taylor, whose position at left-field Phil coveted, was playing his second year on the team, and felt his importance as a veteran who had already been tested under fire in a Hillbury game.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The fielders that year were a remarkably healthy lot; they played game after game without accident or illness.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading He had the name of being a great hitter, and though his work during the season so far had not borne out this reputation, he occasionally made long drives that delighted the great mass of student supporters whose admiration is as intense as it is fitful.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The fielders that year were a remarkably healthy lot; they played game after game without accident or illness.