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Rival Pitchers of Oakdale

Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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THE GREATEST VICTORY.
The sixth inning was over before Springer reached the Oakdale bench.
He found the boys in high spirits, for they had gathered two more tallies by taking Crowell's measure, while again Hooker had pulled through without being scored upon, which made the scorers' record six to three in favor of the visitors at the beginning of the seventh.
Oakdale seemed to have the game bagged.
When the seventh passed with the score unchanged on either side and Hooker apparently "still going strong," it began to look as if Springer would get no chance to do any pitching in that game.
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Rival Pitchers of Oakdale

Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

Chapter 30 of Rival Pitchers of Oakdale is here in full — 77 sentences across 16 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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THE GREATEST VICTORY.
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The sixth inning was over before Springer reached the Oakdale bench.
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He found the boys in high spirits, for they had gathered two more tallies by taking Crowell's measure, while again Hooker had pulled through without being scored upon, which made the scorers' record six to three in favor of the visitors at the beginning of the seventh.
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Oakdale seemed to have the game bagged.
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When the seventh passed with the score unchanged on either side and Hooker apparently "still going strong," it began to look as if Springer would get no chance to do any pitching in that game.
/wen ðə ˈsevənθ pæst wɪð ðə skɔːr ənˈtʃeɪndʒd ɑːn ˈiːðər saɪd ənd ˈhʊkər əˈperəntli stɪl ˈɡoʊɪŋ strɔːŋ ɪt bɪˈɡæn tuː lʊk æz ɪf ˈsprɪŋər wʊd ɡet noʊ tʃæns tuː duː ˈeni ˈpɪtʃɪŋ ɪn ðæt ɡeɪm/

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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bagged verb US /bæɡd/

inflected form of “bag” — capture or kill, as in hunting

From this reading “Oakdale seemed to have the game bagged.”

Hooker noun US /ˈhʊkər/

United States general in the Union Army who was defeated at Chancellorsville by Robert E. Lee (1814-1879)

From this reading “He found the boys in high spirits, for they had gathered two more tallies by taking Crowell's measure, while again Hooker had pulled through without being scored upon, which made the scorers' record six to three in favor of the visitors at the beginning of the seventh.”

inning noun US /ˈɪnɪŋ/

(baseball) one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat

From this reading “The sixth inning was over before Springer reached the Oakdale bench.”

pitching noun US /ˈpɪtʃɪŋ/

(baseball) playing the position of pitcher on a baseball team

From this reading “When the seventh passed with the score unchanged on either side and Hooker apparently "still going strong," it began to look as if Springer would get no chance to do any pitching in that game.”

scored verb US /skɔːrd/

past form of “score” — gain points in a game

From this reading “He found the boys in high spirits, for they had gathered two more tallies by taking Crowell's measure, while again Hooker had pulled through without being scored upon, which made the scorers' record six to three in favor of the visitors at the beginning of the seventh.”

scorers noun US /ˈskɔːrərz/

plural of “scorer” — a player who makes a score in a game or contest

From this reading “He found the boys in high spirits, for they had gathered two more tallies by taking Crowell's measure, while again Hooker had pulled through without being scored upon, which made the scorers' record six to three in favor of the visitors at the beginning of the seventh.”

Springer noun US /ˈsprɪŋər/

the lowest stone in an arch -- from which it springs

From this reading “The sixth inning was over before Springer reached the Oakdale bench.”

tallies noun US /ˈtæliz/

plural of “tally” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading “He found the boys in high spirits, for they had gathered two more tallies by taking Crowell's measure, while again Hooker had pulled through without being scored upon, which made the scorers' record six to three in favor of the visitors at the beginning of the seventh.”

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againadverbUS /əˈɡen/

anew

From this reading He found the boys in high spirits, for they had gathered two more tallies by taking Crowell's measure, while again Hooker had pulled through without being scored upon, which made the scorers' record six to three in favor of the visitors at the beginning of the seventh.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading When the seventh passed with the score unchanged on either side and Hooker apparently "still going strong," it began to look as if Springer would get no chance to do any pitching in that game.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading When the seventh passed with the score unchanged on either side and Hooker apparently "still going strong," it began to look as if Springer would get no chance to do any pitching in that game.

apparentlyadverbUS /əˈperəntli/

from appearances alone

From this reading When the seventh passed with the score unchanged on either side and Hooker apparently "still going strong," it began to look as if Springer would get no chance to do any pitching in that game.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading When the seventh passed with the score unchanged on either side and Hooker apparently "still going strong," it began to look as if Springer would get no chance to do any pitching in that game.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He found the boys in high spirits, for they had gathered two more tallies by taking Crowell's measure, while again Hooker had pulled through without being scored upon, which made the scorers' record six to three in favor of the visitors at the beginning of the seventh.

baggedverbUS /bæɡd/

inflected form of “bag” — capture or kill, as in hunting

From this reading Oakdale seemed to have the game bagged.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The sixth inning was over before Springer reached the Oakdale bench.

beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading When the seventh passed with the score unchanged on either side and Hooker apparently "still going strong," it began to look as if Springer would get no chance to do any pitching in that game.

beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading He found the boys in high spirits, for they had gathered two more tallies by taking Crowell's measure, while again Hooker had pulled through without being scored upon, which made the scorers' record six to three in favor of the visitors at the beginning of the seventh.

beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He found the boys in high spirits, for they had gathered two more tallies by taking Crowell's measure, while again Hooker had pulled through without being scored upon, which made the scorers' record six to three in favor of the visitors at the beginning of the seventh.

benchnounUS /bentʃ/

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading The sixth inning was over before Springer reached the Oakdale bench.

boysnounUS /bɔɪz/

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading He found the boys in high spirits, for they had gathered two more tallies by taking Crowell's measure, while again Hooker had pulled through without being scored upon, which made the scorers' record six to three in favor of the visitors at the beginning of the seventh.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He found the boys in high spirits, for they had gathered two more tallies by taking Crowell's measure, while again Hooker had pulled through without being scored upon, which made the scorers' record six to three in favor of the visitors at the beginning of the seventh.

chancenounUS /tʃæns/

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading When the seventh passed with the score unchanged on either side and Hooker apparently "still going strong," it began to look as if Springer would get no chance to do any pitching in that game.

Crowell's

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From this reading He found the boys in high spirits, for they had gathered two more tallies by taking Crowell's measure, while again Hooker had pulled through without being scored upon, which made the scorers' record six to three in favor of the visitors at the beginning of the seventh.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading When the seventh passed with the score unchanged on either side and Hooker apparently "still going strong," it began to look as if Springer would get no chance to do any pitching in that game.

eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/

one or the other of two

From this reading When the seventh passed with the score unchanged on either side and Hooker apparently "still going strong," it began to look as if Springer would get no chance to do any pitching in that game.

favorverbUS /ˈfeɪvər/

promote over another

From this reading He found the boys in high spirits, for they had gathered two more tallies by taking Crowell's measure, while again Hooker had pulled through without being scored upon, which made the scorers' record six to three in favor of the visitors at the beginning of the seventh.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He found the boys in high spirits, for they had gathered two more tallies by taking Crowell's measure, while again Hooker had pulled through without being scored upon, which made the scorers' record six to three in favor of the visitors at the beginning of the seventh.

foundverbUS /faʊnd/

set up or found

From this reading He found the boys in high spirits, for they had gathered two more tallies by taking Crowell's measure, while again Hooker had pulled through without being scored upon, which made the scorers' record six to three in favor of the visitors at the beginning of the seventh.

gamenounUS /ɡeɪm/

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Oakdale seemed to have the game bagged.

gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/

brought together in one place

From this reading He found the boys in high spirits, for they had gathered two more tallies by taking Crowell's measure, while again Hooker had pulled through without being scored upon, which made the scorers' record six to three in favor of the visitors at the beginning of the seventh.

getverbUS /ɡet/

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading When the seventh passed with the score unchanged on either side and Hooker apparently "still going strong," it began to look as if Springer would get no chance to do any pitching in that game.

goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading When the seventh passed with the score unchanged on either side and Hooker apparently "still going strong," it began to look as if Springer would get no chance to do any pitching in that game.

GREATESTadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtəst/

highest in quality

From this reading THE GREATEST VICTORY.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

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

From this reading He found the boys in high spirits, for they had gathered two more tallies by taking Crowell's measure, while again Hooker had pulled through without being scored upon, which made the scorers' record six to three in favor of the visitors at the beginning of the seventh.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Oakdale seemed to have the game bagged.

HepronounUS /hiː/

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

From this reading He found the boys in high spirits, for they had gathered two more tallies by taking Crowell's measure, while again Hooker had pulled through without being scored upon, which made the scorers' record six to three in favor of the visitors at the beginning of the seventh.

highadjectiveUS /haɪ/

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading He found the boys in high spirits, for they had gathered two more tallies by taking Crowell's measure, while again Hooker had pulled through without being scored upon, which made the scorers' record six to three in favor of the visitors at the beginning of the seventh.

HookernounUS /ˈhʊkər/

United States general in the Union Army who was defeated at Chancellorsville by Robert E. Lee (1814-1879)

From this reading He found the boys in high spirits, for they had gathered two more tallies by taking Crowell's measure, while again Hooker had pulled through without being scored upon, which made the scorers' record six to three in favor of the visitors at the beginning of the seventh.

ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading When the seventh passed with the score unchanged on either side and Hooker apparently "still going strong," it began to look as if Springer would get no chance to do any pitching in that game.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading He found the boys in high spirits, for they had gathered two more tallies by taking Crowell's measure, while again Hooker had pulled through without being scored upon, which made the scorers' record six to three in favor of the visitors at the beginning of the seventh.

inningnounUS /ˈɪnɪŋ/

(baseball) one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat

From this reading The sixth inning was over before Springer reached the Oakdale bench.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When the seventh passed with the score unchanged on either side and Hooker apparently "still going strong," it began to look as if Springer would get no chance to do any pitching in that game.

lookverbUS /lʊk/

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading When the seventh passed with the score unchanged on either side and Hooker apparently "still going strong," it began to look as if Springer would get no chance to do any pitching in that game.

madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He found the boys in high spirits, for they had gathered two more tallies by taking Crowell's measure, while again Hooker had pulled through without being scored upon, which made the scorers' record six to three in favor of the visitors at the beginning of the seventh.

measurenounUS /ˈmeʒər/

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading He found the boys in high spirits, for they had gathered two more tallies by taking Crowell's measure, while again Hooker had pulled through without being scored upon, which made the scorers' record six to three in favor of the visitors at the beginning of the seventh.

moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He found the boys in high spirits, for they had gathered two more tallies by taking Crowell's measure, while again Hooker had pulled through without being scored upon, which made the scorers' record six to three in favor of the visitors at the beginning of the seventh.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading When the seventh passed with the score unchanged on either side and Hooker apparently "still going strong," it began to look as if Springer would get no chance to do any pitching in that game.

Oakdale

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

From this reading The sixth inning was over before Springer reached the Oakdale bench.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He found the boys in high spirits, for they had gathered two more tallies by taking Crowell's measure, while again Hooker had pulled through without being scored upon, which made the scorers' record six to three in favor of the visitors at the beginning of the seventh.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When the seventh passed with the score unchanged on either side and Hooker apparently "still going strong," it began to look as if Springer would get no chance to do any pitching in that game.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading The sixth inning was over before Springer reached the Oakdale bench.

passedverbUS /pæst/

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading When the seventh passed with the score unchanged on either side and Hooker apparently "still going strong," it began to look as if Springer would get no chance to do any pitching in that game.

pitchingnounUS /ˈpɪtʃɪŋ/

(baseball) playing the position of pitcher on a baseball team

From this reading When the seventh passed with the score unchanged on either side and Hooker apparently "still going strong," it began to look as if Springer would get no chance to do any pitching in that game.

pulledverbUS /pʊld/

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading He found the boys in high spirits, for they had gathered two more tallies by taking Crowell's measure, while again Hooker had pulled through without being scored upon, which made the scorers' record six to three in favor of the visitors at the beginning of the seventh.

reachedverbUS /riːtʃt/

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The sixth inning was over before Springer reached the Oakdale bench.

recordnounUS /rəˈkɔːrd/

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading He found the boys in high spirits, for they had gathered two more tallies by taking Crowell's measure, while again Hooker had pulled through without being scored upon, which made the scorers' record six to three in favor of the visitors at the beginning of the seventh.

scorenounUS /skɔːr/

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading When the seventh passed with the score unchanged on either side and Hooker apparently "still going strong," it began to look as if Springer would get no chance to do any pitching in that game.

scoredverbUS /skɔːrd/

past form of “score” — gain points in a game

From this reading He found the boys in high spirits, for they had gathered two more tallies by taking Crowell's measure, while again Hooker had pulled through without being scored upon, which made the scorers' record six to three in favor of the visitors at the beginning of the seventh.

scorersnounUS /ˈskɔːrərz/

plural of “scorer” — a player who makes a score in a game or contest

From this reading He found the boys in high spirits, for they had gathered two more tallies by taking Crowell's measure, while again Hooker had pulled through without being scored upon, which made the scorers' record six to three in favor of the visitors at the beginning of the seventh.

seemedverbUS /siːmd/

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Oakdale seemed to have the game bagged.

seventhadjectiveUS /ˈsevənθ/

coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position

From this reading He found the boys in high spirits, for they had gathered two more tallies by taking Crowell's measure, while again Hooker had pulled through without being scored upon, which made the scorers' record six to three in favor of the visitors at the beginning of the seventh.

sidenounUS /saɪd/

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading When the seventh passed with the score unchanged on either side and Hooker apparently "still going strong," it began to look as if Springer would get no chance to do any pitching in that game.

sixnounUS /sɪks/

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading He found the boys in high spirits, for they had gathered two more tallies by taking Crowell's measure, while again Hooker had pulled through without being scored upon, which made the scorers' record six to three in favor of the visitors at the beginning of the seventh.

sixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/

coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position

From this reading The sixth inning was over before Springer reached the Oakdale bench.

spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading He found the boys in high spirits, for they had gathered two more tallies by taking Crowell's measure, while again Hooker had pulled through without being scored upon, which made the scorers' record six to three in favor of the visitors at the beginning of the seventh.

SpringernounUS /ˈsprɪŋər/

the lowest stone in an arch -- from which it springs

From this reading The sixth inning was over before Springer reached the Oakdale bench.

stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/

not in physical motion

From this reading When the seventh passed with the score unchanged on either side and Hooker apparently "still going strong," it began to look as if Springer would get no chance to do any pitching in that game.

strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading When the seventh passed with the score unchanged on either side and Hooker apparently "still going strong," it began to look as if Springer would get no chance to do any pitching in that game.

takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading He found the boys in high spirits, for they had gathered two more tallies by taking Crowell's measure, while again Hooker had pulled through without being scored upon, which made the scorers' record six to three in favor of the visitors at the beginning of the seventh.

talliesnounUS /ˈtæliz/

plural of “tally” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading He found the boys in high spirits, for they had gathered two more tallies by taking Crowell's measure, while again Hooker had pulled through without being scored upon, which made the scorers' record six to three in favor of the visitors at the beginning of the seventh.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When the seventh passed with the score unchanged on either side and Hooker apparently "still going strong," it began to look as if Springer would get no chance to do any pitching in that game.

THEdeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading THE GREATEST VICTORY.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

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

From this reading He found the boys in high spirits, for they had gathered two more tallies by taking Crowell's measure, while again Hooker had pulled through without being scored upon, which made the scorers' record six to three in favor of the visitors at the beginning of the seventh.

threenounUS /θriː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading He found the boys in high spirits, for they had gathered two more tallies by taking Crowell's measure, while again Hooker had pulled through without being scored upon, which made the scorers' record six to three in favor of the visitors at the beginning of the seventh.

throughprepositionUS /θruː/

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He found the boys in high spirits, for they had gathered two more tallies by taking Crowell's measure, while again Hooker had pulled through without being scored upon, which made the scorers' record six to three in favor of the visitors at the beginning of the seventh.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading He found the boys in high spirits, for they had gathered two more tallies by taking Crowell's measure, while again Hooker had pulled through without being scored upon, which made the scorers' record six to three in favor of the visitors at the beginning of the seventh.

twonounUS /tuː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading He found the boys in high spirits, for they had gathered two more tallies by taking Crowell's measure, while again Hooker had pulled through without being scored upon, which made the scorers' record six to three in favor of the visitors at the beginning of the seventh.

unchangedadjectiveUS /ənˈtʃeɪndʒd/

not made or become different

From this reading When the seventh passed with the score unchanged on either side and Hooker apparently "still going strong," it began to look as if Springer would get no chance to do any pitching in that game.

uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He found the boys in high spirits, for they had gathered two more tallies by taking Crowell's measure, while again Hooker had pulled through without being scored upon, which made the scorers' record six to three in favor of the visitors at the beginning of the seventh.

VICTORYnounUS /ˈvɪktəri/

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading THE GREATEST VICTORY.

visitorsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtərz/

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading He found the boys in high spirits, for they had gathered two more tallies by taking Crowell's measure, while again Hooker had pulled through without being scored upon, which made the scorers' record six to three in favor of the visitors at the beginning of the seventh.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading The sixth inning was over before Springer reached the Oakdale bench.

WhenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading When the seventh passed with the score unchanged on either side and Hooker apparently "still going strong," it began to look as if Springer would get no chance to do any pitching in that game.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He found the boys in high spirits, for they had gathered two more tallies by taking Crowell's measure, while again Hooker had pulled through without being scored upon, which made the scorers' record six to three in favor of the visitors at the beginning of the seventh.

whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/

during the time that

From this reading He found the boys in high spirits, for they had gathered two more tallies by taking Crowell's measure, while again Hooker had pulled through without being scored upon, which made the scorers' record six to three in favor of the visitors at the beginning of the seventh.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading When the seventh passed with the score unchanged on either side and Hooker apparently "still going strong," it began to look as if Springer would get no chance to do any pitching in that game.

withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He found the boys in high spirits, for they had gathered two more tallies by taking Crowell's measure, while again Hooker had pulled through without being scored upon, which made the scorers' record six to three in favor of the visitors at the beginning of the seventh.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading When the seventh passed with the score unchanged on either side and Hooker apparently "still going strong," it began to look as if Springer would get no chance to do any pitching in that game.

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About 286 minutes of reading across 689 sections of 5 sentences each, at an unhurried pace.

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How to work through Rival Pitchers of Oakdale section by section, using the audio and the tap-to-define vocabulary.

  1. Open a chapter

    Choose one of the 30 chapters of Rival Pitchers of Oakdale to begin.

  2. Read one section

    Each section holds 5 sentences; read it once through.

  3. Listen and tap

    Play the section aloud, then tap any unfamiliar word for its entry.

Vocabulary met early in Rival Pitchers of Oakdale

Words and structures a reader meets early in Rival Pitchers of Oakdale, each tappable for pronunciation and meaning.

Wanted
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Rival Pitchers of Oakdale; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Pitch
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Rival Pitchers of Oakdale; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
During
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Rival Pitchers of Oakdale; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.
Intermission
A word that appears in the opening chapter of Rival Pitchers of Oakdale; the reader can tap it to hear it and see its dictionary entry.