used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He realized that possibly a fortunate hit on his part right then and there would eventually win the game.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Despite the furious racket that kept up on every hand, he faced Coddling, and prepared to do his very best to at least advance the runner.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Coddling therefore tightened up, and determined to put his rival out of the running by tempting him with some of his astonishing assortment of curves and drops, for his swift ball had already cost him dear, so that he was afraid to use it often.
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading As a rule pitchers are not reckoned good batters, but Frank Allen had always been known to hit well.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Coddling therefore tightened up, and determined to put his rival out of the running by tempting him with some of his astonishing assortment of curves and drops, for his swift ball had already cost him dear, so that he was afraid to use it often.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading As a rule pitchers are not reckoned good batters, but Frank Allen had always been known to hit well.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He realized that possibly a fortunate hit on his part right then and there would eventually win the game.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As a rule pitchers are not reckoned good batters, but Frank Allen had always been known to hit well.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a rule pitchers are not reckoned good batters, but Frank Allen had always been known to hit well.
assortmentnounUS /əˈsɔːrtmənt/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading Coddling therefore tightened up, and determined to put his rival out of the running by tempting him with some of his astonishing assortment of curves and drops, for his swift ball had already cost him dear, so that he was afraid to use it often.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading Coddling therefore tightened up, and determined to put his rival out of the running by tempting him with some of his astonishing assortment of curves and drops, for his swift ball had already cost him dear, so that he was afraid to use it often.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Despite the furious racket that kept up on every hand, he faced Coddling, and prepared to do his very best to at least advance the runner.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Coddling therefore tightened up, and determined to put his rival out of the running by tempting him with some of his astonishing assortment of curves and drops, for his swift ball had already cost him dear, so that he was afraid to use it often.
battersnounUS /ˈbætərz/
plural of “batter” — (baseball) a ballplayer who is batting
From this reading As a rule pitchers are not reckoned good batters, but Frank Allen had always been known to hit well.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As a rule pitchers are not reckoned good batters, but Frank Allen had always been known to hit well.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Despite the furious racket that kept up on every hand, he faced Coddling, and prepared to do his very best to at least advance the runner.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As a rule pitchers are not reckoned good batters, but Frank Allen had always been known to hit well.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Coddling therefore tightened up, and determined to put his rival out of the running by tempting him with some of his astonishing assortment of curves and drops, for his swift ball had already cost him dear, so that he was afraid to use it often.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE RALLY THAT CAME TOO LATE Frank gave no sign of the excitement that thrilled his every nerve.
CoddlingverbUS /ˈkɑːdəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “coddle” — treat with excessive indulgence
From this reading Despite the furious racket that kept up on every hand, he faced Coddling, and prepared to do his very best to at least advance the runner.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading Coddling therefore tightened up, and determined to put his rival out of the running by tempting him with some of his astonishing assortment of curves and drops, for his swift ball had already cost him dear, so that he was afraid to use it often.
curvesnounUS /kɜːrvz/
plural of “curve” — the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading Coddling therefore tightened up, and determined to put his rival out of the running by tempting him with some of his astonishing assortment of curves and drops, for his swift ball had already cost him dear, so that he was afraid to use it often.
dearly loved
From this reading Coddling therefore tightened up, and determined to put his rival out of the running by tempting him with some of his astonishing assortment of curves and drops, for his swift ball had already cost him dear, so that he was afraid to use it often.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite the furious racket that kept up on every hand, he faced Coddling, and prepared to do his very best to at least advance the runner.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Coddling therefore tightened up, and determined to put his rival out of the running by tempting him with some of his astonishing assortment of curves and drops, for his swift ball had already cost him dear, so that he was afraid to use it often.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Despite the furious racket that kept up on every hand, he faced Coddling, and prepared to do his very best to at least advance the runner.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading Coddling therefore tightened up, and determined to put his rival out of the running by tempting him with some of his astonishing assortment of curves and drops, for his swift ball had already cost him dear, so that he was afraid to use it often.
eventuallyadverbUS /ɪˈventʃəwəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading He realized that possibly a fortunate hit on his part right then and there would eventually win the game.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THE RALLY THAT CAME TOO LATE Frank gave no sign of the excitement that thrilled his every nerve.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading THE RALLY THAT CAME TOO LATE Frank gave no sign of the excitement that thrilled his every nerve.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading Despite the furious racket that kept up on every hand, he faced Coddling, and prepared to do his very best to at least advance the runner.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Coddling therefore tightened up, and determined to put his rival out of the running by tempting him with some of his astonishing assortment of curves and drops, for his swift ball had already cost him dear, so that he was afraid to use it often.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading He realized that possibly a fortunate hit on his part right then and there would eventually win the game.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading THE RALLY THAT CAME TOO LATE Frank gave no sign of the excitement that thrilled his every nerve.
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Despite the furious racket that kept up on every hand, he faced Coddling, and prepared to do his very best to at least advance the runner.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading He realized that possibly a fortunate hit on his part right then and there would eventually win the game.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading THE RALLY THAT CAME TOO LATE Frank gave no sign of the excitement that thrilled his every nerve.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading As a rule pitchers are not reckoned good batters, but Frank Allen had always been known to hit well.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As a rule pitchers are not reckoned good batters, but Frank Allen had always been known to hit well.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Despite the furious racket that kept up on every hand, he faced Coddling, and prepared to do his very best to at least advance the runner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He realized that possibly a fortunate hit on his part right then and there would eventually win the game.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Coddling therefore tightened up, and determined to put his rival out of the running by tempting him with some of his astonishing assortment of curves and drops, for his swift ball had already cost him dear, so that he was afraid to use it often.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE RALLY THAT CAME TOO LATE Frank gave no sign of the excitement that thrilled his every nerve.
cause to move by striking
From this reading He realized that possibly a fortunate hit on his part right then and there would eventually win the game.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Coddling therefore tightened up, and determined to put his rival out of the running by tempting him with some of his astonishing assortment of curves and drops, for his swift ball had already cost him dear, so that he was afraid to use it often.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Despite the furious racket that kept up on every hand, he faced Coddling, and prepared to do his very best to at least advance the runner.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading As a rule pitchers are not reckoned good batters, but Frank Allen had always been known to hit well.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading THE RALLY THAT CAME TOO LATE Frank gave no sign of the excitement that thrilled his every nerve.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Despite the furious racket that kept up on every hand, he faced Coddling, and prepared to do his very best to at least advance the runner.
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading THE RALLY THAT CAME TOO LATE Frank gave no sign of the excitement that thrilled his every nerve.
not any; not one
From this reading THE RALLY THAT CAME TOO LATE Frank gave no sign of the excitement that thrilled his every nerve.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As a rule pitchers are not reckoned good batters, but Frank Allen had always been known to hit well.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RALLY THAT CAME TOO LATE Frank gave no sign of the excitement that thrilled his every nerve.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Coddling therefore tightened up, and determined to put his rival out of the running by tempting him with some of his astonishing assortment of curves and drops, for his swift ball had already cost him dear, so that he was afraid to use it often.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He realized that possibly a fortunate hit on his part right then and there would eventually win the game.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Coddling therefore tightened up, and determined to put his rival out of the running by tempting him with some of his astonishing assortment of curves and drops, for his swift ball had already cost him dear, so that he was afraid to use it often.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He realized that possibly a fortunate hit on his part right then and there would eventually win the game.
pitchersnounUS /ˈpɪtʃərz/
plural of “pitcher” — (baseball) the person who does the pitching
From this reading As a rule pitchers are not reckoned good batters, but Frank Allen had always been known to hit well.
by chance
From this reading He realized that possibly a fortunate hit on his part right then and there would eventually win the game.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Despite the furious racket that kept up on every hand, he faced Coddling, and prepared to do his very best to at least advance the runner.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Coddling therefore tightened up, and determined to put his rival out of the running by tempting him with some of his astonishing assortment of curves and drops, for his swift ball had already cost him dear, so that he was afraid to use it often.
racketnounUS /ˈrækɪt/
a loud and disturbing noise
From this reading Despite the furious racket that kept up on every hand, he faced Coddling, and prepared to do his very best to at least advance the runner.
RALLYverbUS /ˈræli/
gather
From this reading THE RALLY THAT CAME TOO LATE Frank gave no sign of the excitement that thrilled his every nerve.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He realized that possibly a fortunate hit on his part right then and there would eventually win the game.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading As a rule pitchers are not reckoned good batters, but Frank Allen had always been known to hit well.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He realized that possibly a fortunate hit on his part right then and there would eventually win the game.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading Coddling therefore tightened up, and determined to put his rival out of the running by tempting him with some of his astonishing assortment of curves and drops, for his swift ball had already cost him dear, so that he was afraid to use it often.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading As a rule pitchers are not reckoned good batters, but Frank Allen had always been known to hit well.
runnernounUS /ˈrʌnər/
someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading Despite the furious racket that kept up on every hand, he faced Coddling, and prepared to do his very best to at least advance the runner.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Coddling therefore tightened up, and determined to put his rival out of the running by tempting him with some of his astonishing assortment of curves and drops, for his swift ball had already cost him dear, so that he was afraid to use it often.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading THE RALLY THAT CAME TOO LATE Frank gave no sign of the excitement that thrilled his every nerve.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Coddling therefore tightened up, and determined to put his rival out of the running by tempting him with some of his astonishing assortment of curves and drops, for his swift ball had already cost him dear, so that he was afraid to use it often.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Coddling therefore tightened up, and determined to put his rival out of the running by tempting him with some of his astonishing assortment of curves and drops, for his swift ball had already cost him dear, so that he was afraid to use it often.
moving very fast
From this reading Coddling therefore tightened up, and determined to put his rival out of the running by tempting him with some of his astonishing assortment of curves and drops, for his swift ball had already cost him dear, so that he was afraid to use it often.
temptingadjectiveUS /ˈtemptɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading Coddling therefore tightened up, and determined to put his rival out of the running by tempting him with some of his astonishing assortment of curves and drops, for his swift ball had already cost him dear, so that he was afraid to use it often.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE RALLY THAT CAME TOO LATE Frank gave no sign of the excitement that thrilled his every nerve.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RALLY THAT CAME TOO LATE Frank gave no sign of the excitement that thrilled his every nerve.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He realized that possibly a fortunate hit on his part right then and there would eventually win the game.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He realized that possibly a fortunate hit on his part right then and there would eventually win the game.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Coddling therefore tightened up, and determined to put his rival out of the running by tempting him with some of his astonishing assortment of curves and drops, for his swift ball had already cost him dear, so that he was afraid to use it often.
thrilledadjectiveUS /θrɪld/
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
From this reading THE RALLY THAT CAME TOO LATE Frank gave no sign of the excitement that thrilled his every nerve.
tightenedverbUS /ˈtaɪtənd/
past form of “tighten” — make tight or tighter
From this reading Coddling therefore tightened up, and determined to put his rival out of the running by tempting him with some of his astonishing assortment of curves and drops, for his swift ball had already cost him dear, so that he was afraid to use it often.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Despite the furious racket that kept up on every hand, he faced Coddling, and prepared to do his very best to at least advance the runner.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading THE RALLY THAT CAME TOO LATE Frank gave no sign of the excitement that thrilled his every nerve.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Despite the furious racket that kept up on every hand, he faced Coddling, and prepared to do his very best to at least advance the runner.
the act of using
From this reading Coddling therefore tightened up, and determined to put his rival out of the running by tempting him with some of his astonishing assortment of curves and drops, for his swift ball had already cost him dear, so that he was afraid to use it often.
precisely as stated
From this reading Despite the furious racket that kept up on every hand, he faced Coddling, and prepared to do his very best to at least advance the runner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Coddling therefore tightened up, and determined to put his rival out of the running by tempting him with some of his astonishing assortment of curves and drops, for his swift ball had already cost him dear, so that he was afraid to use it often.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading As a rule pitchers are not reckoned good batters, but Frank Allen had always been known to hit well.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading He realized that possibly a fortunate hit on his part right then and there would eventually win the game.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Coddling therefore tightened up, and determined to put his rival out of the running by tempting him with some of his astonishing assortment of curves and drops, for his swift ball had already cost him dear, so that he was afraid to use it often.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He realized that possibly a fortunate hit on his part right then and there would eventually win the game.
