used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RECORD Silence speedily swept over the assembly as the next two batters both struck out.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The Benson player attempted to run into the waiting player, but the Rodman baseman stepped nimbly to one side, avoiding the onslaught, although he succeeded in touching the fleet-footed runner.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Dan,” he said, “can’t these fellows bat any?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A RECORD Silence speedily swept over the assembly as the next two batters both struck out.
assemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading A RECORD Silence speedily swept over the assembly as the next two batters both struck out.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading The Benson player attempted to run into the waiting player, but the Rodman baseman stepped nimbly to one side, avoiding the onslaught, although he succeeded in touching the fleet-footed runner.
avoidingverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading The Benson player attempted to run into the waiting player, but the Rodman baseman stepped nimbly to one side, avoiding the onslaught, although he succeeded in touching the fleet-footed runner.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading The third batter managed to send a slow roller toward first base, which speedily was taken by the baseman, who did not return to his base, but stood waiting on the line to touch the runner.
baseman
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From this reading The third batter managed to send a slow roller toward first base, which speedily was taken by the baseman, who did not return to his base, but stood waiting on the line to touch the runner.
batnounUS /bæt/
nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
From this reading “Dan,” he said, “can’t these fellows bat any?
batterverbUS /ˈbætər/
strike against forcefully
From this reading The third batter managed to send a slow roller toward first base, which speedily was taken by the baseman, who did not return to his base, but stood waiting on the line to touch the runner.
battersnounUS /ˈbætərz/
plural of “batter” — (baseball) a ballplayer who is batting
From this reading A RECORD Silence speedily swept over the assembly as the next two batters both struck out.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading When Walter joined Dan, as the Rodman nine came in from the field, his enthusiasm became still more marked.
Benson
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From this reading The Benson player attempted to run into the waiting player, but the Rodman baseman stepped nimbly to one side, avoiding the onslaught, although he succeeded in touching the fleet-footed runner.
the two together, not just one
From this reading A RECORD Silence speedily swept over the assembly as the next two batters both struck out.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The third batter managed to send a slow roller toward first base, which speedily was taken by the baseman, who did not return to his base, but stood waiting on the line to touch the runner.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The third batter managed to send a slow roller toward first base, which speedily was taken by the baseman, who did not return to his base, but stood waiting on the line to touch the runner.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When Walter joined Dan, as the Rodman nine came in from the field, his enthusiasm became still more marked.
can't
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From this reading “Dan,” he said, “can’t these fellows bat any?
Dan
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From this reading When Walter joined Dan, as the Rodman nine came in from the field, his enthusiasm became still more marked.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The third batter managed to send a slow roller toward first base, which speedily was taken by the baseman, who did not return to his base, but stood waiting on the line to touch the runner.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading When Walter joined Dan, as the Rodman nine came in from the field, his enthusiasm became still more marked.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading “Dan,” he said, “can’t these fellows bat any?
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading When Walter joined Dan, as the Rodman nine came in from the field, his enthusiasm became still more marked.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The third batter managed to send a slow roller toward first base, which speedily was taken by the baseman, who did not return to his base, but stood waiting on the line to touch the runner.
fleet-footed
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From this reading The Benson player attempted to run into the waiting player, but the Rodman baseman stepped nimbly to one side, avoiding the onslaught, although he succeeded in touching the fleet-footed runner.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Walter joined Dan, as the Rodman nine came in from the field, his enthusiasm became still more marked.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Benson player attempted to run into the waiting player, but the Rodman baseman stepped nimbly to one side, avoiding the onslaught, although he succeeded in touching the fleet-footed runner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The third batter managed to send a slow roller toward first base, which speedily was taken by the baseman, who did not return to his base, but stood waiting on the line to touch the runner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Benson player attempted to run into the waiting player, but the Rodman baseman stepped nimbly to one side, avoiding the onslaught, although he succeeded in touching the fleet-footed runner.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The Benson player attempted to run into the waiting player, but the Rodman baseman stepped nimbly to one side, avoiding the onslaught, although he succeeded in touching the fleet-footed runner.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading When Walter joined Dan, as the Rodman nine came in from the field, his enthusiasm became still more marked.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The third batter managed to send a slow roller toward first base, which speedily was taken by the baseman, who did not return to his base, but stood waiting on the line to touch the runner.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading The third batter managed to send a slow roller toward first base, which speedily was taken by the baseman, who did not return to his base, but stood waiting on the line to touch the runner.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading When Walter joined Dan, as the Rodman nine came in from the field, his enthusiasm became still more marked.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When Walter joined Dan, as the Rodman nine came in from the field, his enthusiasm became still more marked.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A RECORD Silence speedily swept over the assembly as the next two batters both struck out.
nimblyadverbUS /ˈnɪmbli/
in a nimble or agile manner; with quickness and lightness and ease
From this reading The Benson player attempted to run into the waiting player, but the Rodman baseman stepped nimbly to one side, avoiding the onslaught, although he succeeded in touching the fleet-footed runner.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading When Walter joined Dan, as the Rodman nine came in from the field, his enthusiasm became still more marked.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The third batter managed to send a slow roller toward first base, which speedily was taken by the baseman, who did not return to his base, but stood waiting on the line to touch the runner.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The third batter managed to send a slow roller toward first base, which speedily was taken by the baseman, who did not return to his base, but stood waiting on the line to touch the runner.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Benson player attempted to run into the waiting player, but the Rodman baseman stepped nimbly to one side, avoiding the onslaught, although he succeeded in touching the fleet-footed runner.
onslaughtnounUS /ˈɔːnslɔːt/
a sudden and severe onset of trouble
From this reading The Benson player attempted to run into the waiting player, but the Rodman baseman stepped nimbly to one side, avoiding the onslaught, although he succeeded in touching the fleet-footed runner.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A RECORD Silence speedily swept over the assembly as the next two batters both struck out.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A RECORD Silence speedily swept over the assembly as the next two batters both struck out.
playernounUS /ˈpleɪər/
a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading The Benson player attempted to run into the waiting player, but the Rodman baseman stepped nimbly to one side, avoiding the onslaught, although he succeeded in touching the fleet-footed runner.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading A RECORD Silence speedily swept over the assembly as the next two batters both struck out.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The third batter managed to send a slow roller toward first base, which speedily was taken by the baseman, who did not return to his base, but stood waiting on the line to touch the runner.
Rodman
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From this reading The Benson player attempted to run into the waiting player, but the Rodman baseman stepped nimbly to one side, avoiding the onslaught, although he succeeded in touching the fleet-footed runner.
rollernounUS /ˈroʊlər/
a grounder that rolls along the infield
From this reading The third batter managed to send a slow roller toward first base, which speedily was taken by the baseman, who did not return to his base, but stood waiting on the line to touch the runner.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The Benson player attempted to run into the waiting player, but the Rodman baseman stepped nimbly to one side, avoiding the onslaught, although he succeeded in touching the fleet-footed runner.
runnernounUS /ˈrʌnər/
someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading The third batter managed to send a slow roller toward first base, which speedily was taken by the baseman, who did not return to his base, but stood waiting on the line to touch the runner.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Dan,” he said, “can’t these fellows bat any?
cause to go somewhere
From this reading The third batter managed to send a slow roller toward first base, which speedily was taken by the baseman, who did not return to his base, but stood waiting on the line to touch the runner.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The Benson player attempted to run into the waiting player, but the Rodman baseman stepped nimbly to one side, avoiding the onslaught, although he succeeded in touching the fleet-footed runner.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading A RECORD Silence speedily swept over the assembly as the next two batters both struck out.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading The third batter managed to send a slow roller toward first base, which speedily was taken by the baseman, who did not return to his base, but stood waiting on the line to touch the runner.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading A RECORD Silence speedily swept over the assembly as the next two batters both struck out.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading The Benson player attempted to run into the waiting player, but the Rodman baseman stepped nimbly to one side, avoiding the onslaught, although he succeeded in touching the fleet-footed runner.
not in physical motion
From this reading When Walter joined Dan, as the Rodman nine came in from the field, his enthusiasm became still more marked.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The third batter managed to send a slow roller toward first base, which speedily was taken by the baseman, who did not return to his base, but stood waiting on the line to touch the runner.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading A RECORD Silence speedily swept over the assembly as the next two batters both struck out.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading The Benson player attempted to run into the waiting player, but the Rodman baseman stepped nimbly to one side, avoiding the onslaught, although he succeeded in touching the fleet-footed runner.
possessing sweep
From this reading A RECORD Silence speedily swept over the assembly as the next two batters both struck out.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The third batter managed to send a slow roller toward first base, which speedily was taken by the baseman, who did not return to his base, but stood waiting on the line to touch the runner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A RECORD Silence speedily swept over the assembly as the next two batters both struck out.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “Dan,” he said, “can’t these fellows bat any?
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The third batter managed to send a slow roller toward first base, which speedily was taken by the baseman, who did not return to his base, but stood waiting on the line to touch the runner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The third batter managed to send a slow roller toward first base, which speedily was taken by the baseman, who did not return to his base, but stood waiting on the line to touch the runner.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading The third batter managed to send a slow roller toward first base, which speedily was taken by the baseman, who did not return to his base, but stood waiting on the line to touch the runner.
arousing affect
From this reading The Benson player attempted to run into the waiting player, but the Rodman baseman stepped nimbly to one side, avoiding the onslaught, although he succeeded in touching the fleet-footed runner.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The third batter managed to send a slow roller toward first base, which speedily was taken by the baseman, who did not return to his base, but stood waiting on the line to touch the runner.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A RECORD Silence speedily swept over the assembly as the next two batters both struck out.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The third batter managed to send a slow roller toward first base, which speedily was taken by the baseman, who did not return to his base, but stood waiting on the line to touch the runner.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading When Walter joined Dan, as the Rodman nine came in from the field, his enthusiasm became still more marked.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The third batter managed to send a slow roller toward first base, which speedily was taken by the baseman, who did not return to his base, but stood waiting on the line to touch the runner.
at the time that
From this reading When Walter joined Dan, as the Rodman nine came in from the field, his enthusiasm became still more marked.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The third batter managed to send a slow roller toward first base, which speedily was taken by the baseman, who did not return to his base, but stood waiting on the line to touch the runner.
which person or people
From this reading The third batter managed to send a slow roller toward first base, which speedily was taken by the baseman, who did not return to his base, but stood waiting on the line to touch the runner.
