Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading SCRANTON HIGH EVENS MATTERS UP The match with Belleville proved a walkover for Scranton, much to the delight of all the local rooters, and the utter humiliation of the boys from the neighboring town.

in actual fact

From this reading Those runs were actually gifts, for in the end Tyree slowed up, and almost "lobbed" a few over the plate, as though wishing to take a little of the sting of defeat away; though that is never a safe practice for any pitcher to do.

(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 SCRANTON HIGH EVENS MATTERS UP The match with Belleville proved a walkover for Scranton, much to the delight of all the local rooters, and the utter humiliation of the boys from the neighboring town.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Those runs were actually gifts, for in the end Tyree slowed up, and almost "lobbed" a few over the plate, as though wishing to take a little of the sting of defeat away; though that is never a safe practice for any pitcher to do.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Tyree was at his very best, which meant that few among the Belleville batsmen could touch his slants and drops and speedy balls.

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

From this reading SCRANTON HIGH EVENS MATTERS UP The match with Belleville proved a walkover for Scranton, much to the delight of all the local rooters, and the utter humiliation of the boys from the neighboring town.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Those runs were actually gifts, for in the end Tyree slowed up, and almost "lobbed" a few over the plate, as though wishing to take a little of the sting of defeat away; though that is never a safe practice for any pitcher to do.

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

From this reading They fought gamely to the very last, as all sturdy players of the National game should, hoping for a turn in the tide; but in the end found themselves snowed under by a score of eleven to two.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Tyree was at his very best, which meant that few among the Belleville batsmen could touch his slants and drops and speedy balls.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Those runs were actually gifts, for in the end Tyree slowed up, and almost "lobbed" a few over the plate, as though wishing to take a little of the sting of defeat away; though that is never a safe practice for any pitcher to do.

plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading Tyree was at his very best, which meant that few among the Belleville batsmen could touch his slants and drops and speedy balls.

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From this reading Tyree was at his very best, which meant that few among the Belleville batsmen could touch his slants and drops and speedy balls.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Still, eleven to nothing would have been rubbing it into the Belleville fellows pretty roughly.

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From this reading SCRANTON HIGH EVENS MATTERS UP The match with Belleville proved a walkover for Scranton, much to the delight of all the local rooters, and the utter humiliation of the boys from the neighboring town.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Tyree was at his very best, which meant that few among the Belleville batsmen could touch his slants and drops and speedy balls.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading SCRANTON HIGH EVENS MATTERS UP The match with Belleville proved a walkover for Scranton, much to the delight of all the local rooters, and the utter humiliation of the boys from the neighboring town.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading They fought gamely to the very last, as all sturdy players of the National game should, hoping for a turn in the tide; but in the end found themselves snowed under by a score of eleven to two.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading They fought gamely to the very last, as all sturdy players of the National game should, hoping for a turn in the tide; but in the end found themselves snowed under by a score of eleven to two.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Tyree was at his very best, which meant that few among the Belleville batsmen could touch his slants and drops and speedy balls.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading Those runs were actually gifts, for in the end Tyree slowed up, and almost "lobbed" a few over the plate, as though wishing to take a little of the sting of defeat away; though that is never a safe practice for any pitcher to do.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading SCRANTON HIGH EVENS MATTERS UP The match with Belleville proved a walkover for Scranton, much to the delight of all the local rooters, and the utter humiliation of the boys from the neighboring town.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Those runs were actually gifts, for in the end Tyree slowed up, and almost "lobbed" a few over the plate, as though wishing to take a little of the sting of defeat away; though that is never a safe practice for any pitcher to do.

plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small

From this reading Tyree was at his very best, which meant that few among the Belleville batsmen could touch his slants and drops and speedy balls.

being one more than ten

From this reading They fought gamely to the very last, as all sturdy players of the National game should, hoping for a turn in the tide; but in the end found themselves snowed under by a score of eleven to two.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading They fought gamely to the very last, as all sturdy players of the National game should, hoping for a turn in the tide; but in the end found themselves snowed under by a score of eleven to two.

plural of “even” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading SCRANTON HIGH EVENS MATTERS UP The match with Belleville proved a walkover for Scranton, much to the delight of all the local rooters, and the utter humiliation of the boys from the neighboring town.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading Still, eleven to nothing would have been rubbing it into the Belleville fellows pretty roughly.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Tyree was at his very best, which meant that few among the Belleville batsmen could touch his slants and drops and speedy balls.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SCRANTON HIGH EVENS MATTERS UP The match with Belleville proved a walkover for Scranton, much to the delight of all the local rooters, and the utter humiliation of the boys from the neighboring town.

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading They fought gamely to the very last, as all sturdy players of the National game should, hoping for a turn in the tide; but in the end found themselves snowed under by a score of eleven to two.

set up or found

From this reading They fought gamely to the very last, as all sturdy players of the National game should, hoping for a turn in the tide; but in the end found themselves snowed under by a score of eleven to two.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading SCRANTON HIGH EVENS MATTERS UP The match with Belleville proved a walkover for Scranton, much to the delight of all the local rooters, and the utter humiliation of the boys from the neighboring town.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading They fought gamely to the very last, as all sturdy players of the National game should, hoping for a turn in the tide; but in the end found themselves snowed under by a score of eleven to two.

in a plucky manner

From this reading They fought gamely to the very last, as all sturdy players of the National game should, hoping for a turn in the tide; but in the end found themselves snowed under by a score of eleven to two.

plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation

From this reading Those runs were actually gifts, for in the end Tyree slowed up, and almost "lobbed" a few over the plate, as though wishing to take a little of the sting of defeat away; though that is never a safe practice for any pitcher to do.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Still, eleven to nothing would have been rubbing it into the Belleville fellows pretty roughly.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading SCRANTON HIGH EVENS MATTERS UP The match with Belleville proved a walkover for Scranton, much to the delight of all the local rooters, and the utter humiliation of the boys from the neighboring town.

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

From this reading Tyree was at his very best, which meant that few among the Belleville batsmen could touch his slants and drops and speedy balls.

-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading They fought gamely to the very last, as all sturdy players of the National game should, hoping for a turn in the tide; but in the end found themselves snowed under by a score of eleven to two.

state of disgrace or loss of self-respect

From this reading SCRANTON HIGH EVENS MATTERS UP The match with Belleville proved a walkover for Scranton, much to the delight of all the local rooters, and the utter humiliation of the boys from the neighboring town.

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

From this reading They fought gamely to the very last, as all sturdy players of the National game should, hoping for a turn in the tide; but in the end found themselves snowed under by a score of eleven to two.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Still, eleven to nothing would have been rubbing it into the Belleville fellows pretty roughly.

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

From this reading Those runs were actually gifts, for in the end Tyree slowed up, and almost "lobbed" a few over the plate, as though wishing to take a little of the sting of defeat away; though that is never a safe practice for any pitcher to do.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Still, eleven to nothing would have been rubbing it into the Belleville fellows pretty roughly.

immediately past

From this reading They fought gamely to the very last, as all sturdy players of the National game should, hoping for a turn in the tide; but in the end found themselves snowed under by a score of eleven to two.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Those runs were actually gifts, for in the end Tyree slowed up, and almost "lobbed" a few over the plate, as though wishing to take a little of the sting of defeat away; though that is never a safe practice for any pitcher to do.

inflected form of “lob” — propel in a high arc

From this reading Those runs were actually gifts, for in the end Tyree slowed up, and almost "lobbed" a few over the plate, as though wishing to take a little of the sting of defeat away; though that is never a safe practice for any pitcher to do.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading SCRANTON HIGH EVENS MATTERS UP The match with Belleville proved a walkover for Scranton, much to the delight of all the local rooters, and the utter humiliation of the boys from the neighboring town.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading SCRANTON HIGH EVENS MATTERS UP The match with Belleville proved a walkover for Scranton, much to the delight of all the local rooters, and the utter humiliation of the boys from the neighboring town.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading SCRANTON HIGH EVENS MATTERS UP The match with Belleville proved a walkover for Scranton, much to the delight of all the local rooters, and the utter humiliation of the boys from the neighboring town.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Tyree was at his very best, which meant that few among the Belleville batsmen could touch his slants and drops and speedy balls.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading SCRANTON HIGH EVENS MATTERS UP The match with Belleville proved a walkover for Scranton, much to the delight of all the local rooters, and the utter humiliation of the boys from the neighboring town.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading They fought gamely to the very last, as all sturdy players of the National game should, hoping for a turn in the tide; but in the end found themselves snowed under by a score of eleven to two.

having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching

From this reading SCRANTON HIGH EVENS MATTERS UP The match with Belleville proved a walkover for Scranton, much to the delight of all the local rooters, and the utter humiliation of the boys from the neighboring town.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Those runs were actually gifts, for in the end Tyree slowed up, and almost "lobbed" a few over the plate, as though wishing to take a little of the sting of defeat away; though that is never a safe practice for any pitcher to do.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Still, eleven to nothing would have been rubbing it into the Belleville fellows pretty roughly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SCRANTON HIGH EVENS MATTERS UP The match with Belleville proved a walkover for Scranton, much to the delight of all the local rooters, and the utter humiliation of the boys from the neighboring town.

above and across; more than

From this reading Those runs were actually gifts, for in the end Tyree slowed up, and almost "lobbed" a few over the plate, as though wishing to take a little of the sting of defeat away; though that is never a safe practice for any pitcher to do.

(baseball) the person who does the pitching

From this reading Those runs were actually gifts, for in the end Tyree slowed up, and almost "lobbed" a few over the plate, as though wishing to take a little of the sting of defeat away; though that is never a safe practice for any pitcher to do.

(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score

From this reading Those runs were actually gifts, for in the end Tyree slowed up, and almost "lobbed" a few over the plate, as though wishing to take a little of the sting of defeat away; though that is never a safe practice for any pitcher to do.

plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

From this reading They fought gamely to the very last, as all sturdy players of the National game should, hoping for a turn in the tide; but in the end found themselves snowed under by a score of eleven to two.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading Those runs were actually gifts, for in the end Tyree slowed up, and almost "lobbed" a few over the plate, as though wishing to take a little of the sting of defeat away; though that is never a safe practice for any pitcher to do.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Still, eleven to nothing would have been rubbing it into the Belleville fellows pretty roughly.

established beyond doubt

From this reading SCRANTON HIGH EVENS MATTERS UP The match with Belleville proved a walkover for Scranton, much to the delight of all the local rooters, and the utter humiliation of the boys from the neighboring town.

plural of “rooter” — an enthusiastic devotee of sports

From this reading SCRANTON HIGH EVENS MATTERS UP The match with Belleville proved a walkover for Scranton, much to the delight of all the local rooters, and the utter humiliation of the boys from the neighboring town.

(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct

From this reading Still, eleven to nothing would have been rubbing it into the Belleville fellows pretty roughly.

the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another

From this reading Still, eleven to nothing would have been rubbing it into the Belleville fellows pretty roughly.

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

From this reading Those runs were actually gifts, for in the end Tyree slowed up, and almost "lobbed" a few over the plate, as though wishing to take a little of the sting of defeat away; though that is never a safe practice for any pitcher to do.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading Those runs were actually gifts, for in the end Tyree slowed up, and almost "lobbed" a few over the plate, as though wishing to take a little of the sting of defeat away; though that is never a safe practice for any pitcher to do.

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

From this reading They fought gamely to the very last, as all sturdy players of the National game should, hoping for a turn in the tide; but in the end found themselves snowed under by a score of eleven to two.

an industrial city of northeastern Pennsylvania

From this reading SCRANTON HIGH EVENS MATTERS UP The match with Belleville proved a walkover for Scranton, much to the delight of all the local rooters, and the utter humiliation of the boys from the neighboring town.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading They fought gamely to the very last, as all sturdy players of the National game should, hoping for a turn in the tide; but in the end found themselves snowed under by a score of eleven to two.

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

From this reading Tyree was at his very best, which meant that few among the Belleville batsmen could touch his slants and drops and speedy balls.

past form of “slow” — lose velocity; move more slowly

From this reading Those runs were actually gifts, for in the end Tyree slowed up, and almost "lobbed" a few over the plate, as though wishing to take a little of the sting of defeat away; though that is never a safe practice for any pitcher to do.

past form of “snow” — fall as snow

From this reading They fought gamely to the very last, as all sturdy players of the National game should, hoping for a turn in the tide; but in the end found themselves snowed under by a score of eleven to two.

characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed

From this reading Tyree was at his very best, which meant that few among the Belleville batsmen could touch his slants and drops and speedy balls.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still, eleven to nothing would have been rubbing it into the Belleville fellows pretty roughly.

cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort

From this reading Those runs were actually gifts, for in the end Tyree slowed up, and almost "lobbed" a few over the plate, as though wishing to take a little of the sting of defeat away; though that is never a safe practice for any pitcher to do.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading They fought gamely to the very last, as all sturdy players of the National game should, hoping for a turn in the tide; but in the end found themselves snowed under by a score of eleven to two.

carry out

From this reading Those runs were actually gifts, for in the end Tyree slowed up, and almost "lobbed" a few over the plate, as though wishing to take a little of the sting of defeat away; though that is never a safe practice for any pitcher to do.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Tyree was at his very best, which meant that few among the Belleville batsmen could touch his slants and drops and speedy balls.

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

From this reading SCRANTON HIGH EVENS MATTERS UP The match with Belleville proved a walkover for Scranton, much to the delight of all the local rooters, and the utter humiliation of the boys from the neighboring town.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading They fought gamely to the very last, as all sturdy players of the National game should, hoping for a turn in the tide; but in the end found themselves snowed under by a score of eleven to two.

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

From this reading They fought gamely to the very last, as all sturdy players of the National game should, hoping for a turn in the tide; but in the end found themselves snowed under by a score of eleven to two.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Those runs were actually gifts, for in the end Tyree slowed up, and almost "lobbed" a few over the plate, as though wishing to take a little of the sting of defeat away; though that is never a safe practice for any pitcher to do.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Those runs were actually gifts, for in the end Tyree slowed up, and almost "lobbed" a few over the plate, as though wishing to take a little of the sting of defeat away; though that is never a safe practice for any pitcher to do.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading They fought gamely to the very last, as all sturdy players of the National game should, hoping for a turn in the tide; but in the end found themselves snowed under by a score of eleven to two.

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

From this reading SCRANTON HIGH EVENS MATTERS UP The match with Belleville proved a walkover for Scranton, much to the delight of all the local rooters, and the utter humiliation of the boys from the neighboring town.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading Tyree was at his very best, which meant that few among the Belleville batsmen could touch his slants and drops and speedy balls.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading SCRANTON HIGH EVENS MATTERS UP The match with Belleville proved a walkover for Scranton, much to the delight of all the local rooters, and the utter humiliation of the boys from the neighboring town.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading They fought gamely to the very last, as all sturdy players of the National game should, hoping for a turn in the tide; but in the end found themselves snowed under by a score of eleven to two.

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

From this reading They fought gamely to the very last, as all sturdy players of the National game should, hoping for a turn in the tide; but in the end found themselves snowed under by a score of eleven to two.

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

From this reading Tyree was at his very best, which meant that few among the Belleville batsmen could touch his slants and drops and speedy balls.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading They fought gamely to the very last, as all sturdy players of the National game should, hoping for a turn in the tide; but in the end found themselves snowed under by a score of eleven to two.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading SCRANTON HIGH EVENS MATTERS UP The match with Belleville proved a walkover for Scranton, much to the delight of all the local rooters, and the utter humiliation of the boys from the neighboring town.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading SCRANTON HIGH EVENS MATTERS UP The match with Belleville proved a walkover for Scranton, much to the delight of all the local rooters, and the utter humiliation of the boys from the neighboring town.

precisely as stated

From this reading Tyree was at his very best, which meant that few among the Belleville batsmen could touch his slants and drops and speedy balls.

backbends combined with handstands

From this reading SCRANTON HIGH EVENS MATTERS UP The match with Belleville proved a walkover for Scranton, much to the delight of all the local rooters, and the utter humiliation of the boys from the neighboring town.

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

From this reading Tyree was at his very best, which meant that few among the Belleville batsmen could touch his slants and drops and speedy balls.

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

From this reading Those runs were actually gifts, for in the end Tyree slowed up, and almost "lobbed" a few over the plate, as though wishing to take a little of the sting of defeat away; though that is never a safe practice for any pitcher to do.

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

From this reading Tyree was at his very best, which meant that few among the Belleville batsmen could touch his slants and drops and speedy balls.

a specific feeling of desire

From this reading Those runs were actually gifts, for in the end Tyree slowed up, and almost "lobbed" a few over the plate, as though wishing to take a little of the sting of defeat away; though that is never a safe practice for any pitcher to do.

in the company of; together with

From this reading SCRANTON HIGH EVENS MATTERS UP The match with Belleville proved a walkover for Scranton, much to the delight of all the local rooters, and the utter humiliation of the boys from the neighboring town.

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

From this reading Still, eleven to nothing would have been rubbing it into the Belleville fellows pretty roughly.