Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading It was a tale of one, Judas, who betrayed his best Friend with a kiss.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading He could see the blue of Lynn Severn's eyes as she told it, and strangely enough portions of the tale came floating back in trailing mist across the dusty baseball diamond and obscured the sight of Sloppy Hedrick sliding to his base.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading It came with strange illogical persistence, and seemed curiously incongruous with the sweet air of summer blowing over the hard young faces and dusty diamond.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading But at the beginning of the third inning one of the boys from his Sunday-school class strolled by and flung himself full length on the grass at his feet where he could see his profile just as he had seen it on Sunday while he was listening to the story that the teacher always told to introduce the lesson.

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

From this reading But at the beginning of the third inning one of the boys from his Sunday-school class strolled by and flung himself full length on the grass at his feet where he could see his profile just as he had seen it on Sunday while he was listening to the story that the teacher always told to introduce the lesson.

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

From this reading But at the beginning of the third inning one of the boys from his Sunday-school class strolled by and flung himself full length on the grass at his feet where he could see his profile just as he had seen it on Sunday while he was listening to the story that the teacher always told to introduce the lesson.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But at the beginning of the third inning one of the boys from his Sunday-school class strolled by and flung himself full length on the grass at his feet where he could see his profile just as he had seen it on Sunday while he was listening to the story that the teacher always told to introduce the lesson.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He could see the blue of Lynn Severn's eyes as she told it, and strangely enough portions of the tale came floating back in trailing mist across the dusty baseball diamond and obscured the sight of Sloppy Hedrick sliding to his base.

installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading He could see the blue of Lynn Severn's eyes as she told it, and strangely enough portions of the tale came floating back in trailing mist across the dusty baseball diamond and obscured the sight of Sloppy Hedrick sliding to his base.

a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs

From this reading He could see the blue of Lynn Severn's eyes as she told it, and strangely enough portions of the tale came floating back in trailing mist across the dusty baseball diamond and obscured the sight of Sloppy Hedrick sliding to his base.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading But at the beginning of the third inning one of the boys from his Sunday-school class strolled by and flung himself full length on the grass at his feet where he could see his profile just as he had seen it on Sunday while he was listening to the story that the teacher always told to introduce the lesson.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading It was a tale of one, Judas, who betrayed his best Friend with a kiss.

past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading It was a tale of one, Judas, who betrayed his best Friend with a kiss.

a short stout club used primarily by policemen

From this reading What had Judas to do with a baseball game, or with Billy Gaston and what he meant to do on the mountain that night?--and earn good money--!

processing that involves blowing a gas

From this reading It came with strange illogical persistence, and seemed curiously incongruous with the sweet air of summer blowing over the hard young faces and dusty diamond.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading He could see the blue of Lynn Severn's eyes as she told it, and strangely enough portions of the tale came floating back in trailing mist across the dusty baseball diamond and obscured the sight of Sloppy Hedrick sliding to his base.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading But at the beginning of the third inning one of the boys from his Sunday-school class strolled by and flung himself full length on the grass at his feet where he could see his profile just as he had seen it on Sunday while he was listening to the story that the teacher always told to introduce the lesson.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But at the beginning of the third inning one of the boys from his Sunday-school class strolled by and flung himself full length on the grass at his feet where he could see his profile just as he had seen it on Sunday while he was listening to the story that the teacher always told to introduce the lesson.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But at the beginning of the third inning one of the boys from his Sunday-school class strolled by and flung himself full length on the grass at his feet where he could see his profile just as he had seen it on Sunday while he was listening to the story that the teacher always told to introduce the lesson.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading He could see the blue of Lynn Severn's eyes as she told it, and strangely enough portions of the tale came floating back in trailing mist across the dusty baseball diamond and obscured the sight of Sloppy Hedrick sliding to his base.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading But at the beginning of the third inning one of the boys from his Sunday-school class strolled by and flung himself full length on the grass at his feet where he could see his profile just as he had seen it on Sunday while he was listening to the story that the teacher always told to introduce the lesson.

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

From this reading But at the beginning of the third inning one of the boys from his Sunday-school class strolled by and flung himself full length on the grass at his feet where he could see his profile just as he had seen it on Sunday while he was listening to the story that the teacher always told to introduce the lesson.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading It came with strange illogical persistence, and seemed curiously incongruous with the sweet air of summer blowing over the hard young faces and dusty diamond.

a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading He could see the blue of Lynn Severn's eyes as she told it, and strangely enough portions of the tale came floating back in trailing mist across the dusty baseball diamond and obscured the sight of Sloppy Hedrick sliding to his base.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading What had Judas to do with a baseball game, or with Billy Gaston and what he meant to do on the mountain that night?--and earn good money--!

covered with a layer of dust

From this reading He could see the blue of Lynn Severn's eyes as she told it, and strangely enough portions of the tale came floating back in trailing mist across the dusty baseball diamond and obscured the sight of Sloppy Hedrick sliding to his base.

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading What had Judas to do with a baseball game, or with Billy Gaston and what he meant to do on the mountain that night?--and earn good money--!

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading He could see the blue of Lynn Severn's eyes as she told it, and strangely enough portions of the tale came floating back in trailing mist across the dusty baseball diamond and obscured the sight of Sloppy Hedrick sliding to his base.

opinion or judgment

From this reading He could see the blue of Lynn Severn's eyes as she told it, and strangely enough portions of the tale came floating back in trailing mist across the dusty baseball diamond and obscured the sight of Sloppy Hedrick sliding to his base.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading It came with strange illogical persistence, and seemed curiously incongruous with the sweet air of summer blowing over the hard young faces and dusty diamond.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading But at the beginning of the third inning one of the boys from his Sunday-school class strolled by and flung himself full length on the grass at his feet where he could see his profile just as he had seen it on Sunday while he was listening to the story that the teacher always told to introduce the lesson.

borne up by or suspended in a liquid

From this reading He could see the blue of Lynn Severn's eyes as she told it, and strangely enough portions of the tale came floating back in trailing mist across the dusty baseball diamond and obscured the sight of Sloppy Hedrick sliding to his base.

inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness

From this reading But at the beginning of the third inning one of the boys from his Sunday-school class strolled by and flung himself full length on the grass at his feet where he could see his profile just as he had seen it on Sunday while he was listening to the story that the teacher always told to introduce the lesson.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading It was a tale of one, Judas, who betrayed his best Friend with a kiss.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But at the beginning of the third inning one of the boys from his Sunday-school class strolled by and flung himself full length on the grass at his feet where he could see his profile just as he had seen it on Sunday while he was listening to the story that the teacher always told to introduce the lesson.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading But at the beginning of the third inning one of the boys from his Sunday-school class strolled by and flung himself full length on the grass at his feet where he could see his profile just as he had seen it on Sunday while he was listening to the story that the teacher always told to introduce the lesson.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading What had Judas to do with a baseball game, or with Billy Gaston and what he meant to do on the mountain that night?--and earn good money--!

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From this reading What had Judas to do with a baseball game, or with Billy Gaston and what he meant to do on the mountain that night?--and earn good money--!

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading What had Judas to do with a baseball game, or with Billy Gaston and what he meant to do on the mountain that night?--and earn good money--!

shoot down, of birds

From this reading But at the beginning of the third inning one of the boys from his Sunday-school class strolled by and flung himself full length on the grass at his feet where he could see his profile just as he had seen it on Sunday while he was listening to the story that the teacher always told to introduce the lesson.

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

From this reading But at the beginning of the third inning one of the boys from his Sunday-school class strolled by and flung himself full length on the grass at his feet where he could see his profile just as he had seen it on Sunday while he was listening to the story that the teacher always told to introduce the lesson.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It came with strange illogical persistence, and seemed curiously incongruous with the sweet air of summer blowing over the hard young faces and dusty diamond.

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

From this reading But at the beginning of the third inning one of the boys from his Sunday-school class strolled by and flung himself full length on the grass at his feet where he could see his profile just as he had seen it on Sunday while he was listening to the story that the teacher always told to introduce the lesson.

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From this reading He could see the blue of Lynn Severn's eyes as she told it, and strangely enough portions of the tale came floating back in trailing mist across the dusty baseball diamond and obscured the sight of Sloppy Hedrick sliding to his base.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading But at the beginning of the third inning one of the boys from his Sunday-school class strolled by and flung himself full length on the grass at his feet where he could see his profile just as he had seen it on Sunday while he was listening to the story that the teacher always told to introduce the lesson.

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

From this reading But at the beginning of the third inning one of the boys from his Sunday-school class strolled by and flung himself full length on the grass at his feet where he could see his profile just as he had seen it on Sunday while he was listening to the story that the teacher always told to introduce the lesson.

lacking in correct logical relation

From this reading It came with strange illogical persistence, and seemed curiously incongruous with the sweet air of summer blowing over the hard young faces and dusty diamond.

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

From this reading He could see the blue of Lynn Severn's eyes as she told it, and strangely enough portions of the tale came floating back in trailing mist across the dusty baseball diamond and obscured the sight of Sloppy Hedrick sliding to his base.

lacking in harmony or compatibility or appropriateness

From this reading It came with strange illogical persistence, and seemed curiously incongruous with the sweet air of summer blowing over the hard young faces and dusty diamond.

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

From this reading But at the beginning of the third inning one of the boys from his Sunday-school class strolled by and flung himself full length on the grass at his feet where he could see his profile just as he had seen it on Sunday while he was listening to the story that the teacher always told to introduce the lesson.

cause to come to know personally

From this reading But at the beginning of the third inning one of the boys from his Sunday-school class strolled by and flung himself full length on the grass at his feet where he could see his profile just as he had seen it on Sunday while he was listening to the story that the teacher always told to introduce the lesson.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But at the beginning of the third inning one of the boys from his Sunday-school class strolled by and flung himself full length on the grass at his feet where he could see his profile just as he had seen it on Sunday while he was listening to the story that the teacher always told to introduce the lesson.

(New Testament) supposed brother of St. James; one of the Apostles who is invoked in prayer when a situation seems hopeless

From this reading It was a tale of one, Judas, who betrayed his best Friend with a kiss.

and nothing more

From this reading But at the beginning of the third inning one of the boys from his Sunday-school class strolled by and flung himself full length on the grass at his feet where he could see his profile just as he had seen it on Sunday while he was listening to the story that the teacher always told to introduce the lesson.

the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)

From this reading It was a tale of one, Judas, who betrayed his best Friend with a kiss.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading But at the beginning of the third inning one of the boys from his Sunday-school class strolled by and flung himself full length on the grass at his feet where he could see his profile just as he had seen it on Sunday while he was listening to the story that the teacher always told to introduce the lesson.

a unit of instruction

From this reading But at the beginning of the third inning one of the boys from his Sunday-school class strolled by and flung himself full length on the grass at his feet where he could see his profile just as he had seen it on Sunday while he was listening to the story that the teacher always told to introduce the lesson.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading But at the beginning of the third inning one of the boys from his Sunday-school class strolled by and flung himself full length on the grass at his feet where he could see his profile just as he had seen it on Sunday while he was listening to the story that the teacher always told to introduce the lesson.

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From this reading He could see the blue of Lynn Severn's eyes as she told it, and strangely enough portions of the tale came floating back in trailing mist across the dusty baseball diamond and obscured the sight of Sloppy Hedrick sliding to his base.

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

From this reading What had Judas to do with a baseball game, or with Billy Gaston and what he meant to do on the mountain that night?--and earn good money--!

become covered with mist

From this reading He could see the blue of Lynn Severn's eyes as she told it, and strangely enough portions of the tale came floating back in trailing mist across the dusty baseball diamond and obscured the sight of Sloppy Hedrick sliding to his base.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading What had Judas to do with a baseball game, or with Billy Gaston and what he meant to do on the mountain that night?--and earn good money--!

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading What had Judas to do with a baseball game, or with Billy Gaston and what he meant to do on the mountain that night?--and earn good money--!

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading What had Judas to do with a baseball game, or with Billy Gaston and what he meant to do on the mountain that night?--and earn good money--!

past form of “obscure” — make less visible or unclear

From this reading He could see the blue of Lynn Severn's eyes as she told it, and strangely enough portions of the tale came floating back in trailing mist across the dusty baseball diamond and obscured the sight of Sloppy Hedrick sliding to his base.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But at the beginning of the third inning one of the boys from his Sunday-school class strolled by and flung himself full length on the grass at his feet where he could see his profile just as he had seen it on Sunday while he was listening to the story that the teacher always told to introduce the lesson.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But at the beginning of the third inning one of the boys from his Sunday-school class strolled by and flung himself full length on the grass at his feet where he could see his profile just as he had seen it on Sunday while he was listening to the story that the teacher always told to introduce the lesson.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But at the beginning of the third inning one of the boys from his Sunday-school class strolled by and flung himself full length on the grass at his feet where he could see his profile just as he had seen it on Sunday while he was listening to the story that the teacher always told to introduce the lesson.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading What had Judas to do with a baseball game, or with Billy Gaston and what he meant to do on the mountain that night?--and earn good money--!

above and across; more than

From this reading It came with strange illogical persistence, and seemed curiously incongruous with the sweet air of summer blowing over the hard young faces and dusty diamond.

the property of a continuous and connected period of time

From this reading It came with strange illogical persistence, and seemed curiously incongruous with the sweet air of summer blowing over the hard young faces and dusty diamond.

plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He could see the blue of Lynn Severn's eyes as she told it, and strangely enough portions of the tale came floating back in trailing mist across the dusty baseball diamond and obscured the sight of Sloppy Hedrick sliding to his base.

an analysis (often in graphical form) representing the extent to which something exhibits various characteristics

From this reading But at the beginning of the third inning one of the boys from his Sunday-school class strolled by and flung himself full length on the grass at his feet where he could see his profile just as he had seen it on Sunday while he was listening to the story that the teacher always told to introduce the lesson.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading But at the beginning of the third inning one of the boys from his Sunday-school class strolled by and flung himself full length on the grass at his feet where he could see his profile just as he had seen it on Sunday while he was listening to the story that the teacher always told to introduce the lesson.

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

From this reading It came with strange illogical persistence, and seemed curiously incongruous with the sweet air of summer blowing over the hard young faces and dusty diamond.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading But at the beginning of the third inning one of the boys from his Sunday-school class strolled by and flung himself full length on the grass at his feet where he could see his profile just as he had seen it on Sunday while he was listening to the story that the teacher always told to introduce the lesson.

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

From this reading He could see the blue of Lynn Severn's eyes as she told it, and strangely enough portions of the tale came floating back in trailing mist across the dusty baseball diamond and obscured the sight of Sloppy Hedrick sliding to his base.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He could see the blue of Lynn Severn's eyes as she told it, and strangely enough portions of the tale came floating back in trailing mist across the dusty baseball diamond and obscured the sight of Sloppy Hedrick sliding to his base.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading He could see the blue of Lynn Severn's eyes as she told it, and strangely enough portions of the tale came floating back in trailing mist across the dusty baseball diamond and obscured the sight of Sloppy Hedrick sliding to his base.

being a smooth continuous motion

From this reading He could see the blue of Lynn Severn's eyes as she told it, and strangely enough portions of the tale came floating back in trailing mist across the dusty baseball diamond and obscured the sight of Sloppy Hedrick sliding to his base.

lacking neatness or order

From this reading He could see the blue of Lynn Severn's eyes as she told it, and strangely enough portions of the tale came floating back in trailing mist across the dusty baseball diamond and obscured the sight of Sloppy Hedrick sliding to his base.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading But at the beginning of the third inning one of the boys from his Sunday-school class strolled by and flung himself full length on the grass at his feet where he could see his profile just as he had seen it on Sunday while he was listening to the story that the teacher always told to introduce the lesson.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading It came with strange illogical persistence, and seemed curiously incongruous with the sweet air of summer blowing over the hard young faces and dusty diamond.

in a strange manner

From this reading He could see the blue of Lynn Severn's eyes as she told it, and strangely enough portions of the tale came floating back in trailing mist across the dusty baseball diamond and obscured the sight of Sloppy Hedrick sliding to his base.

past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim

From this reading But at the beginning of the third inning one of the boys from his Sunday-school class strolled by and flung himself full length on the grass at his feet where he could see his profile just as he had seen it on Sunday while he was listening to the story that the teacher always told to introduce the lesson.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading It came with strange illogical persistence, and seemed curiously incongruous with the sweet air of summer blowing over the hard young faces and dusty diamond.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading But at the beginning of the third inning one of the boys from his Sunday-school class strolled by and flung himself full length on the grass at his feet where he could see his profile just as he had seen it on Sunday while he was listening to the story that the teacher always told to introduce the lesson.

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

From this reading But at the beginning of the third inning one of the boys from his Sunday-school class strolled by and flung himself full length on the grass at his feet where he could see his profile just as he had seen it on Sunday while he was listening to the story that the teacher always told to introduce the lesson.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading It came with strange illogical persistence, and seemed curiously incongruous with the sweet air of summer blowing over the hard young faces and dusty diamond.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading He could see the blue of Lynn Severn's eyes as she told it, and strangely enough portions of the tale came floating back in trailing mist across the dusty baseball diamond and obscured the sight of Sloppy Hedrick sliding to his base.

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading But at the beginning of the third inning one of the boys from his Sunday-school class strolled by and flung himself full length on the grass at his feet where he could see his profile just as he had seen it on Sunday while he was listening to the story that the teacher always told to introduce the lesson.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading But at the beginning of the third inning one of the boys from his Sunday-school class strolled by and flung himself full length on the grass at his feet where he could see his profile just as he had seen it on Sunday while he was listening to the story that the teacher always told to introduce the lesson.

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

From this reading But at the beginning of the third inning one of the boys from his Sunday-school class strolled by and flung himself full length on the grass at his feet where he could see his profile just as he had seen it on Sunday while he was listening to the story that the teacher always told to introduce the lesson.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading But at the beginning of the third inning one of the boys from his Sunday-school class strolled by and flung himself full length on the grass at his feet where he could see his profile just as he had seen it on Sunday while he was listening to the story that the teacher always told to introduce the lesson.

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

From this reading But at the beginning of the third inning one of the boys from his Sunday-school class strolled by and flung himself full length on the grass at his feet where he could see his profile just as he had seen it on Sunday while he was listening to the story that the teacher always told to introduce the lesson.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading But at the beginning of the third inning one of the boys from his Sunday-school class strolled by and flung himself full length on the grass at his feet where he could see his profile just as he had seen it on Sunday while he was listening to the story that the teacher always told to introduce the lesson.

the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind

From this reading He could see the blue of Lynn Severn's eyes as she told it, and strangely enough portions of the tale came floating back in trailing mist across the dusty baseball diamond and obscured the sight of Sloppy Hedrick sliding to his base.

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

From this reading But at the beginning of the third inning one of the boys from his Sunday-school class strolled by and flung himself full length on the grass at his feet where he could see his profile just as he had seen it on Sunday while he was listening to the story that the teacher always told to introduce the lesson.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What had Judas to do with a baseball game, or with Billy Gaston and what he meant to do on the mountain that night?--and earn good money--!

in or at the place that

From this reading But at the beginning of the third inning one of the boys from his Sunday-school class strolled by and flung himself full length on the grass at his feet where he could see his profile just as he had seen it on Sunday while he was listening to the story that the teacher always told to introduce the lesson.

during the time that

From this reading But at the beginning of the third inning one of the boys from his Sunday-school class strolled by and flung himself full length on the grass at his feet where he could see his profile just as he had seen it on Sunday while he was listening to the story that the teacher always told to introduce the lesson.

which person or people

From this reading It was a tale of one, Judas, who betrayed his best Friend with a kiss.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was a tale of one, Judas, who betrayed his best Friend with a kiss.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It came with strange illogical persistence, and seemed curiously incongruous with the sweet air of summer blowing over the hard young faces and dusty diamond.