used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “I’d like to have a crack at that ball,” said Don Mercer, with a grin.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “I’d like to have a crack at that ball,” said Don Mercer, with a grin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His brother Jim returned the grin as he said: “Let’s go out on the field and ask the kids to toss us one.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His brother Jim returned the grin as he said: “Let’s go out on the field and ask the kids to toss us one.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading His brother Jim returned the grin as he said: “Let’s go out on the field and ask the kids to toss us one.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Author of “The Mercer Boys at Woodcrest,” “The Mercer Boys’ Cruise in the Lassie,” “The Mercer Boys’ Mystery Case,” “The Mercer Boys on the Beach Patrol,” “The Mercer Boys in Summer Camp.”
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of “The Mercer Boys at Woodcrest,” “The Mercer Boys’ Cruise in the Lassie,” “The Mercer Boys’ Mystery Case,” “The Mercer Boys on the Beach Patrol,” “The Mercer Boys in Summer Camp.”
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “I’d like to have a crack at that ball,” said Don Mercer, with a grin.
an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake
From this reading Author of “The Mercer Boys at Woodcrest,” “The Mercer Boys’ Cruise in the Lassie,” “The Mercer Boys’ Mystery Case,” “The Mercer Boys on the Beach Patrol,” “The Mercer Boys in Summer Camp.”
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Author of “The Mercer Boys at Woodcrest,” “The Mercer Boys’ Cruise in the Lassie,” “The Mercer Boys’ Mystery Case,” “The Mercer Boys on the Beach Patrol,” “The Mercer Boys in Summer Camp.”
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading His brother Jim returned the grin as he said: “Let’s go out on the field and ask the kids to toss us one.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The two Mercer brothers were standing at the edge of a large vacant lot near the center of their home town one morning late in June.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Author of “The Mercer Boys at Woodcrest,” “The Mercer Boys’ Cruise in the Lassie,” “The Mercer Boys’ Mystery Case,” “The Mercer Boys on the Beach Patrol,” “The Mercer Boys in Summer Camp.”
an occurrence of something
From this reading Author of “The Mercer Boys at Woodcrest,” “The Mercer Boys’ Cruise in the Lassie,” “The Mercer Boys’ Mystery Case,” “The Mercer Boys on the Beach Patrol,” “The Mercer Boys in Summer Camp.”
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading The two Mercer brothers were standing at the edge of a large vacant lot near the center of their home town one morning late in June.
crackverbUS /kræk/
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “I’d like to have a crack at that ball,” said Don Mercer, with a grin.
CruiseverbUS /kruːz/
drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure
From this reading Author of “The Mercer Boys at Woodcrest,” “The Mercer Boys’ Cruise in the Lassie,” “The Mercer Boys’ Mystery Case,” “The Mercer Boys on the Beach Patrol,” “The Mercer Boys in Summer Camp.”
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “I’d like to have a crack at that ball,” said Don Mercer, with a grin.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading The two Mercer brothers were standing at the edge of a large vacant lot near the center of their home town one morning late in June.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading His brother Jim returned the grin as he said: “Let’s go out on the field and ask the kids to toss us one.
the act of giving
From this reading They won’t mind giving us one swing at it.”
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading His brother Jim returned the grin as he said: “Let’s go out on the field and ask the kids to toss us one.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “I’d like to have a crack at that ball,” said Don Mercer, with a grin.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “I’d like to have a crack at that ball,” said Don Mercer, with a grin.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His brother Jim returned the grin as he said: “Let’s go out on the field and ask the kids to toss us one.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His brother Jim returned the grin as he said: “Let’s go out on the field and ask the kids to toss us one.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The two Mercer brothers were standing at the edge of a large vacant lot near the center of their home town one morning late in June.
I'd
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From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “I’d like to have a crack at that ball,” said Don Mercer, with a grin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Author of “The Mercer Boys at Woodcrest,” “The Mercer Boys’ Cruise in the Lassie,” “The Mercer Boys’ Mystery Case,” “The Mercer Boys on the Beach Patrol,” “The Mercer Boys in Summer Camp.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They won’t mind giving us one swing at it.”
Jim
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From this reading His brother Jim returned the grin as he said: “Let’s go out on the field and ask the kids to toss us one.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading The two Mercer brothers were standing at the edge of a large vacant lot near the center of their home town one morning late in June.
kidsnounUS /kɪdz/
plural of “kid” — a young person of either sex
From this reading His brother Jim returned the grin as he said: “Let’s go out on the field and ask the kids to toss us one.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The two Mercer brothers were standing at the edge of a large vacant lot near the center of their home town one morning late in June.
LassienounUS /ˈlæsi/
a girl or young woman who is unmarried
From this reading Author of “The Mercer Boys at Woodcrest,” “The Mercer Boys’ Cruise in the Lassie,” “The Mercer Boys’ Mystery Case,” “The Mercer Boys on the Beach Patrol,” “The Mercer Boys in Summer Camp.”
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The two Mercer brothers were standing at the edge of a large vacant lot near the center of their home town one morning late in June.
Let's
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From this reading His brother Jim returned the grin as he said: “Let’s go out on the field and ask the kids to toss us one.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “I’d like to have a crack at that ball,” said Don Mercer, with a grin.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading The two Mercer brothers were standing at the edge of a large vacant lot near the center of their home town one morning late in June.
MercernounUS /ˈmɜːrsər/
a dealer in textiles (especially silks)
From this reading Author of “The Mercer Boys at Woodcrest,” “The Mercer Boys’ Cruise in the Lassie,” “The Mercer Boys’ Mystery Case,” “The Mercer Boys on the Beach Patrol,” “The Mercer Boys in Summer Camp.”
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading They won’t mind giving us one swing at it.”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The two Mercer brothers were standing at the edge of a large vacant lot near the center of their home town one morning late in June.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Author of “The Mercer Boys at Woodcrest,” “The Mercer Boys’ Cruise in the Lassie,” “The Mercer Boys’ Mystery Case,” “The Mercer Boys on the Beach Patrol,” “The Mercer Boys in Summer Camp.”
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The two Mercer brothers were standing at the edge of a large vacant lot near the center of their home town one morning late in June.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of “The Mercer Boys at Woodcrest,” “The Mercer Boys’ Cruise in the Lassie,” “The Mercer Boys’ Mystery Case,” “The Mercer Boys on the Beach Patrol,” “The Mercer Boys in Summer Camp.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Author of “The Mercer Boys at Woodcrest,” “The Mercer Boys’ Cruise in the Lassie,” “The Mercer Boys’ Mystery Case,” “The Mercer Boys on the Beach Patrol,” “The Mercer Boys in Summer Camp.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His brother Jim returned the grin as he said: “Let’s go out on the field and ask the kids to toss us one.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His brother Jim returned the grin as he said: “Let’s go out on the field and ask the kids to toss us one.
PatrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading Author of “The Mercer Boys at Woodcrest,” “The Mercer Boys’ Cruise in the Lassie,” “The Mercer Boys’ Mystery Case,” “The Mercer Boys on the Beach Patrol,” “The Mercer Boys in Summer Camp.”
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “I’d like to have a crack at that ball,” said Don Mercer, with a grin.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading His brother Jim returned the grin as he said: “Let’s go out on the field and ask the kids to toss us one.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “I’d like to have a crack at that ball,” said Don Mercer, with a grin.
having a supporting base
From this reading The two Mercer brothers were standing at the edge of a large vacant lot near the center of their home town one morning late in June.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “I’d like to have a crack at that ball,” said Don Mercer, with a grin.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Author of “The Mercer Boys at Woodcrest,” “The Mercer Boys’ Cruise in the Lassie,” “The Mercer Boys’ Mystery Case,” “The Mercer Boys on the Beach Patrol,” “The Mercer Boys in Summer Camp.”
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading They won’t mind giving us one swing at it.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “I’d like to have a crack at that ball,” said Don Mercer, with a grin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of “The Mercer Boys at Woodcrest,” “The Mercer Boys’ Cruise in the Lassie,” “The Mercer Boys’ Mystery Case,” “The Mercer Boys on the Beach Patrol,” “The Mercer Boys in Summer Camp.”
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The two Mercer brothers were standing at the edge of a large vacant lot near the center of their home town one morning late in June.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They won’t mind giving us one swing at it.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “I’d like to have a crack at that ball,” said Don Mercer, with a grin.
tossverbUS /tɔːs/
throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading His brother Jim returned the grin as he said: “Let’s go out on the field and ask the kids to toss us one.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The two Mercer brothers were standing at the edge of a large vacant lot near the center of their home town one morning late in June.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two Mercer brothers were standing at the edge of a large vacant lot near the center of their home town one morning late in June.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “I’d like to have a crack at that ball,” said Don Mercer, with a grin.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His brother Jim returned the grin as he said: “Let’s go out on the field and ask the kids to toss us one.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading The two Mercer brothers were standing at the edge of a large vacant lot near the center of their home town one morning late in June.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two Mercer brothers were standing at the edge of a large vacant lot near the center of their home town one morning late in June.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Printed in the United States of America_ “I’d like to have a crack at that ball,” said Don Mercer, with a grin.
won't
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From this reading They won’t mind giving us one swing at it.”
Woodcrest
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From this reading Author of “The Mercer Boys at Woodcrest,” “The Mercer Boys’ Cruise in the Lassie,” “The Mercer Boys’ Mystery Case,” “The Mercer Boys on the Beach Patrol,” “The Mercer Boys in Summer Camp.”
