(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 “I’m all right, Mr. Cummings,” Tom said.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THREE OUT Mr. Cummings, who had not failed to inquire anxiously between the innings how Tom felt, and who had on each occasion received the same answer, “Fine, thanks, sir!” found Tom’s reply this time less reassuring.
react verbally
From this reading THREE OUT Mr. Cummings, who had not failed to inquire anxiously between the innings how Tom felt, and who had on each occasion received the same answer, “Fine, thanks, sir!” found Tom’s reply this time less reassuring.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading THREE OUT Mr. Cummings, who had not failed to inquire anxiously between the innings how Tom felt, and who had on each occasion received the same answer, “Fine, thanks, sir!” found Tom’s reply this time less reassuring.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading “Arm getting tired?” asked Mr. Cummings solicitously.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Arm getting tired?” asked Mr. Cummings solicitously.
battersnounUS /ˈbætərz/
plural of “batter” — (baseball) a ballplayer who is batting
From this reading It’s the first time I’ve pitched nine innings to real batters, sir.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I’ll be glad when it’s over, though.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THREE OUT Mr. Cummings, who had not failed to inquire anxiously between the innings how Tom felt, and who had on each occasion received the same answer, “Fine, thanks, sir!” found Tom’s reply this time less reassuring.
CummingsnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋz/
United States writer noted for his typographically eccentric poetry (1894-1962)
From this reading THREE OUT Mr. Cummings, who had not failed to inquire anxiously between the innings how Tom felt, and who had on each occasion received the same answer, “Fine, thanks, sir!” found Tom’s reply this time less reassuring.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading THREE OUT Mr. Cummings, who had not failed to inquire anxiously between the innings how Tom felt, and who had on each occasion received the same answer, “Fine, thanks, sir!” found Tom’s reply this time less reassuring.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading THREE OUT Mr. Cummings, who had not failed to inquire anxiously between the innings how Tom felt, and who had on each occasion received the same answer, “Fine, thanks, sir!” found Tom’s reply this time less reassuring.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading THREE OUT Mr. Cummings, who had not failed to inquire anxiously between the innings how Tom felt, and who had on each occasion received the same answer, “Fine, thanks, sir!” found Tom’s reply this time less reassuring.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading THREE OUT Mr. Cummings, who had not failed to inquire anxiously between the innings how Tom felt, and who had on each occasion received the same answer, “Fine, thanks, sir!” found Tom’s reply this time less reassuring.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It’s the first time I’ve pitched nine innings to real batters, sir.”
set up or found
From this reading THREE OUT Mr. Cummings, who had not failed to inquire anxiously between the innings how Tom felt, and who had on each occasion received the same answer, “Fine, thanks, sir!” found Tom’s reply this time less reassuring.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading “Arm getting tired?” asked Mr. Cummings solicitously.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “I’ll be glad when it’s over, though.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THREE OUT Mr. Cummings, who had not failed to inquire anxiously between the innings how Tom felt, and who had on each occasion received the same answer, “Fine, thanks, sir!” found Tom’s reply this time less reassuring.
how
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From this reading THREE OUT Mr. Cummings, who had not failed to inquire anxiously between the innings how Tom felt, and who had on each occasion received the same answer, “Fine, thanks, sir!” found Tom’s reply this time less reassuring.
I'll
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From this reading “I’ll be glad when it’s over, though.
I'm
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From this reading “I’m all right, Mr. Cummings,” Tom said.
I've
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From this reading It’s the first time I’ve pitched nine innings to real batters, sir.”
inningsnounUS /ˈɪnɪŋz/
the batting turn of a cricket player or team
From this reading THREE OUT Mr. Cummings, who had not failed to inquire anxiously between the innings how Tom felt, and who had on each occasion received the same answer, “Fine, thanks, sir!” found Tom’s reply this time less reassuring.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading THREE OUT Mr. Cummings, who had not failed to inquire anxiously between the innings how Tom felt, and who had on each occasion received the same answer, “Fine, thanks, sir!” found Tom’s reply this time less reassuring.
it's
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From this reading “I’ll be glad when it’s over, though.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading THREE OUT Mr. Cummings, who had not failed to inquire anxiously between the innings how Tom felt, and who had on each occasion received the same answer, “Fine, thanks, sir!” found Tom’s reply this time less reassuring.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THREE OUT Mr. Cummings, who had not failed to inquire anxiously between the innings how Tom felt, and who had on each occasion received the same answer, “Fine, thanks, sir!” found Tom’s reply this time less reassuring.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading It’s the first time I’ve pitched nine innings to real batters, sir.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THREE OUT Mr. Cummings, who had not failed to inquire anxiously between the innings how Tom felt, and who had on each occasion received the same answer, “Fine, thanks, sir!” found Tom’s reply this time less reassuring.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading THREE OUT Mr. Cummings, who had not failed to inquire anxiously between the innings how Tom felt, and who had on each occasion received the same answer, “Fine, thanks, sir!” found Tom’s reply this time less reassuring.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THREE OUT Mr. Cummings, who had not failed to inquire anxiously between the innings how Tom felt, and who had on each occasion received the same answer, “Fine, thanks, sir!” found Tom’s reply this time less reassuring.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THREE OUT Mr. Cummings, who had not failed to inquire anxiously between the innings how Tom felt, and who had on each occasion received the same answer, “Fine, thanks, sir!” found Tom’s reply this time less reassuring.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “I’ll be glad when it’s over, though.
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading It’s the first time I’ve pitched nine innings to real batters, sir.”
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading It’s the first time I’ve pitched nine innings to real batters, sir.”
reassuringadjectiveUS /ˌriːəˈʃʊrɪŋ/
restoring confidence and relieving anxiety
From this reading THREE OUT Mr. Cummings, who had not failed to inquire anxiously between the innings how Tom felt, and who had on each occasion received the same answer, “Fine, thanks, sir!” found Tom’s reply this time less reassuring.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading THREE OUT Mr. Cummings, who had not failed to inquire anxiously between the innings how Tom felt, and who had on each occasion received the same answer, “Fine, thanks, sir!” found Tom’s reply this time less reassuring.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading THREE OUT Mr. Cummings, who had not failed to inquire anxiously between the innings how Tom felt, and who had on each occasion received the same answer, “Fine, thanks, sir!” found Tom’s reply this time less reassuring.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “I’m all right, Mr. Cummings,” Tom said.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I’m all right, Mr. Cummings,” Tom said.
Identical; not different.
From this reading THREE OUT Mr. Cummings, who had not failed to inquire anxiously between the innings how Tom felt, and who had on each occasion received the same answer, “Fine, thanks, sir!” found Tom’s reply this time less reassuring.
term of address for a man
From this reading THREE OUT Mr. Cummings, who had not failed to inquire anxiously between the innings how Tom felt, and who had on each occasion received the same answer, “Fine, thanks, sir!” found Tom’s reply this time less reassuring.
solicitouslyadverb
in a concerned and solicitous manner
From this reading “Arm getting tired?” asked Mr. Cummings solicitously.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading THREE OUT Mr. Cummings, who had not failed to inquire anxiously between the innings how Tom felt, and who had on each occasion received the same answer, “Fine, thanks, sir!” found Tom’s reply this time less reassuring.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THREE OUT Mr. Cummings, who had not failed to inquire anxiously between the innings how Tom felt, and who had on each occasion received the same answer, “Fine, thanks, sir!” found Tom’s reply this time less reassuring.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THREE OUT Mr. Cummings, who had not failed to inquire anxiously between the innings how Tom felt, and who had on each occasion received the same answer, “Fine, thanks, sir!” found Tom’s reply this time less reassuring.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “I’ll be glad when it’s over, though.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THREE OUT Mr. Cummings, who had not failed to inquire anxiously between the innings how Tom felt, and who had on each occasion received the same answer, “Fine, thanks, sir!” found Tom’s reply this time less reassuring.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THREE OUT Mr. Cummings, who had not failed to inquire anxiously between the innings how Tom felt, and who had on each occasion received the same answer, “Fine, thanks, sir!” found Tom’s reply this time less reassuring.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading “Arm getting tired?” asked Mr. Cummings solicitously.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THREE OUT Mr. Cummings, who had not failed to inquire anxiously between the innings how Tom felt, and who had on each occasion received the same answer, “Fine, thanks, sir!” found Tom’s reply this time less reassuring.
male cat
From this reading THREE OUT Mr. Cummings, who had not failed to inquire anxiously between the innings how Tom felt, and who had on each occasion received the same answer, “Fine, thanks, sir!” found Tom’s reply this time less reassuring.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading THREE OUT Mr. Cummings, who had not failed to inquire anxiously between the innings how Tom felt, and who had on each occasion received the same answer, “Fine, thanks, sir!” found Tom’s reply this time less reassuring.
at the time that
From this reading “I’ll be glad when it’s over, though.
which person or people
From this reading THREE OUT Mr. Cummings, who had not failed to inquire anxiously between the innings how Tom felt, and who had on each occasion received the same answer, “Fine, thanks, sir!” found Tom’s reply this time less reassuring.
