used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He meant to show the bumptious Centrals a thing or two.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DODGE AND RIPLEY HEAR SOMETHING Teall's grin, as he swung his stick and waited, was more impudent than ever.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DODGE AND RIPLEY HEAR SOMETHING Teall's grin, as he swung his stick and waited, was more impudent than ever.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Then in came Dick's wickedest drop ball, and it looked so good that Captain Ted took a free chance.
bumptiousadjective
offensively self-assertive
From this reading He meant to show the bumptious Centrals a thing or two.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Some of the grin vanished from Ted's face, but his eyes now flashed the fire of resolve.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then in came Dick's wickedest drop ball, and it looked so good that Captain Ted took a free chance.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Then in came Dick's wickedest drop ball, and it looked so good that Captain Ted took a free chance.
Centrals
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From this reading He meant to show the bumptious Centrals a thing or two.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Then in came Dick's wickedest drop ball, and it looked so good that Captain Ted took a free chance.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading Then in came Dick's wickedest drop ball, and it looked so good that Captain Ted took a free chance.
DODGEverbUS /dɑːdʒ/
make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
From this reading DODGE AND RIPLEY HEAR SOMETHING Teall's grin, as he swung his stick and waited, was more impudent than ever.
let fall to the ground
From this reading Then in came Dick's wickedest drop ball, and it looked so good that Captain Ted took a free chance.
at any time
From this reading DODGE AND RIPLEY HEAR SOMETHING Teall's grin, as he swung his stick and waited, was more impudent than ever.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Some of the grin vanished from Ted's face, but his eyes now flashed the fire of resolve.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Some of the grin vanished from Ted's face, but his eyes now flashed the fire of resolve.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Some of the grin vanished from Ted's face, but his eyes now flashed the fire of resolve.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Some of the grin vanished from Ted's face, but his eyes now flashed the fire of resolve.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Then in came Dick's wickedest drop ball, and it looked so good that Captain Ted took a free chance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Some of the grin vanished from Ted's face, but his eyes now flashed the fire of resolve.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Then in came Dick's wickedest drop ball, and it looked so good that Captain Ted took a free chance.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading DODGE AND RIPLEY HEAR SOMETHING Teall's grin, as he swung his stick and waited, was more impudent than ever.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DODGE AND RIPLEY HEAR SOMETHING Teall's grin, as he swung his stick and waited, was more impudent than ever.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading DODGE AND RIPLEY HEAR SOMETHING Teall's grin, as he swung his stick and waited, was more impudent than ever.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DODGE AND RIPLEY HEAR SOMETHING Teall's grin, as he swung his stick and waited, was more impudent than ever.
impudentadjective
marked by casual disrespect
From this reading DODGE AND RIPLEY HEAR SOMETHING Teall's grin, as he swung his stick and waited, was more impudent than ever.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then in came Dick's wickedest drop ball, and it looked so good that Captain Ted took a free chance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then in came Dick's wickedest drop ball, and it looked so good that Captain Ted took a free chance.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Then in came Dick's wickedest drop ball, and it looked so good that Captain Ted took a free chance.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He meant to show the bumptious Centrals a thing or two.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading DODGE AND RIPLEY HEAR SOMETHING Teall's grin, as he swung his stick and waited, was more impudent than ever.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Some of the grin vanished from Ted's face, but his eyes now flashed the fire of resolve.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some of the grin vanished from Ted's face, but his eyes now flashed the fire of resolve.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Strike one!" remarked Umpire Tozier.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He meant to show the bumptious Centrals a thing or two.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Strike one!" remarked Umpire Tozier.
resolveverbUS /riˈzɑːlv/
bring to an end; settle conclusively
From this reading Some of the grin vanished from Ted's face, but his eyes now flashed the fire of resolve.
RIPLEY
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From this reading DODGE AND RIPLEY HEAR SOMETHING Teall's grin, as he swung his stick and waited, was more impudent than ever.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He meant to show the bumptious Centrals a thing or two.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Then in came Dick's wickedest drop ball, and it looked so good that Captain Ted took a free chance.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of the grin vanished from Ted's face, but his eyes now flashed the fire of resolve.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading DODGE AND RIPLEY HEAR SOMETHING Teall's grin, as he swung his stick and waited, was more impudent than ever.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading DODGE AND RIPLEY HEAR SOMETHING Teall's grin, as he swung his stick and waited, was more impudent than ever.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading "Strike one!" remarked Umpire Tozier.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading DODGE AND RIPLEY HEAR SOMETHING Teall's grin, as he swung his stick and waited, was more impudent than ever.
Teall's
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From this reading DODGE AND RIPLEY HEAR SOMETHING Teall's grin, as he swung his stick and waited, was more impudent than ever.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading Then in came Dick's wickedest drop ball, and it looked so good that Captain Ted took a free chance.
Ted'snounUS /tedz/
possessive form of “ted” — a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading Some of the grin vanished from Ted's face, but his eyes now flashed the fire of resolve.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading DODGE AND RIPLEY HEAR SOMETHING Teall's grin, as he swung his stick and waited, was more impudent than ever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then in came Dick's wickedest drop ball, and it looked so good that Captain Ted took a free chance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He meant to show the bumptious Centrals a thing or two.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then in came Dick's wickedest drop ball, and it looked so good that Captain Ted took a free chance.
a special situation
From this reading He meant to show the bumptious Centrals a thing or two.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He meant to show the bumptious Centrals a thing or two.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Then in came Dick's wickedest drop ball, and it looked so good that Captain Ted took a free chance.
Tozier
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From this reading "Strike one!" remarked Umpire Tozier.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He meant to show the bumptious Centrals a thing or two.
UmpirenounUS /ˈʌmpaɪər/
an official at a baseball game
From this reading "Strike one!" remarked Umpire Tozier.
having passed out of existence
From this reading Some of the grin vanished from Ted's face, but his eyes now flashed the fire of resolve.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading DODGE AND RIPLEY HEAR SOMETHING Teall's grin, as he swung his stick and waited, was more impudent than ever.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DODGE AND RIPLEY HEAR SOMETHING Teall's grin, as he swung his stick and waited, was more impudent than ever.
wickedest
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From this reading Then in came Dick's wickedest drop ball, and it looked so good that Captain Ted took a free chance.
