used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CONCLUSION Dan was motionless a moment as he stood facing the next batter, whom he knew to be the heaviest hitter on the opposing nine.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading It was plain too, that the crowd also was aware of this fact, for loud cheers for White rang out as the batter advanced to the plate.
in addition
From this reading It was plain too, that the crowd also was aware of this fact, for loud cheers for White rang out as the batter advanced to the plate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were repeated appeals for a “home run” and for the player to “bring in everybody.”
appealsnounUS /əˈpiːlz/
plural of “appeal” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading There were repeated appeals for a “home run” and for the player to “bring in everybody.”
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Indeed, in the prevailing excitement, the call did not appear to be unreasonable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CONCLUSION Dan was motionless a moment as he stood facing the next batter, whom he knew to be the heaviest hitter on the opposing nine.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading It was plain too, that the crowd also was aware of this fact, for loud cheers for White rang out as the batter advanced to the plate.
batterverbUS /ˈbætər/
strike against forcefully
From this reading CONCLUSION Dan was motionless a moment as he stood facing the next batter, whom he knew to be the heaviest hitter on the opposing nine.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading CONCLUSION Dan was motionless a moment as he stood facing the next batter, whom he knew to be the heaviest hitter on the opposing nine.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading There were repeated appeals for a “home run” and for the player to “bring in everybody.”
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Indeed, in the prevailing excitement, the call did not appear to be unreasonable.
cheersnounUS /tʃɪrz/
plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval
From this reading It was plain too, that the crowd also was aware of this fact, for loud cheers for White rang out as the batter advanced to the plate.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION Dan was motionless a moment as he stood facing the next batter, whom he knew to be the heaviest hitter on the opposing nine.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading It was plain too, that the crowd also was aware of this fact, for loud cheers for White rang out as the batter advanced to the plate.
Dan
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From this reading CONCLUSION Dan was motionless a moment as he stood facing the next batter, whom he knew to be the heaviest hitter on the opposing nine.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Indeed, in the prevailing excitement, the call did not appear to be unreasonable.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading White showed plainly that he was prepared to do his utmost and a moment of weakness on the part of the pitcher would be fatal.
every person
From this reading There were repeated appeals for a “home run” and for the player to “bring in everybody.”
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Indeed, in the prevailing excitement, the call did not appear to be unreasonable.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading CONCLUSION Dan was motionless a moment as he stood facing the next batter, whom he knew to be the heaviest hitter on the opposing nine.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It was plain too, that the crowd also was aware of this fact, for loud cheers for White rang out as the batter advanced to the plate.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading White showed plainly that he was prepared to do his utmost and a moment of weakness on the part of the pitcher would be fatal.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was plain too, that the crowd also was aware of this fact, for loud cheers for White rang out as the batter advanced to the plate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CONCLUSION Dan was motionless a moment as he stood facing the next batter, whom he knew to be the heaviest hitter on the opposing nine.
heaviestadjectiveUS /ˈheviəst/
superlative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading CONCLUSION Dan was motionless a moment as he stood facing the next batter, whom he knew to be the heaviest hitter on the opposing nine.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading White showed plainly that he was prepared to do his utmost and a moment of weakness on the part of the pitcher would be fatal.
hitternounUS /ˈhɪtər/
(baseball) a ballplayer who is batting
From this reading CONCLUSION Dan was motionless a moment as he stood facing the next batter, whom he knew to be the heaviest hitter on the opposing nine.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading There were repeated appeals for a “home run” and for the player to “bring in everybody.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were repeated appeals for a “home run” and for the player to “bring in everybody.”
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, in the prevailing excitement, the call did not appear to be unreasonable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was plain too, that the crowd also was aware of this fact, for loud cheers for White rang out as the batter advanced to the plate.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading CONCLUSION Dan was motionless a moment as he stood facing the next batter, whom he knew to be the heaviest hitter on the opposing nine.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading It was plain too, that the crowd also was aware of this fact, for loud cheers for White rang out as the batter advanced to the plate.
a particular point in time
From this reading CONCLUSION Dan was motionless a moment as he stood facing the next batter, whom he knew to be the heaviest hitter on the opposing nine.
not in physical motion
From this reading CONCLUSION Dan was motionless a moment as he stood facing the next batter, whom he knew to be the heaviest hitter on the opposing nine.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading CONCLUSION Dan was motionless a moment as he stood facing the next batter, whom he knew to be the heaviest hitter on the opposing nine.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading CONCLUSION Dan was motionless a moment as he stood facing the next batter, whom he knew to be the heaviest hitter on the opposing nine.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Indeed, in the prevailing excitement, the call did not appear to be unreasonable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was plain too, that the crowd also was aware of this fact, for loud cheers for White rang out as the batter advanced to the plate.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CONCLUSION Dan was motionless a moment as he stood facing the next batter, whom he knew to be the heaviest hitter on the opposing nine.
opposingadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzɪŋ/
characterized by active hostility
From this reading CONCLUSION Dan was motionless a moment as he stood facing the next batter, whom he knew to be the heaviest hitter on the opposing nine.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was plain too, that the crowd also was aware of this fact, for loud cheers for White rang out as the batter advanced to the plate.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading White showed plainly that he was prepared to do his utmost and a moment of weakness on the part of the pitcher would be fatal.
pitchernounUS /ˈpɪtʃər/
(baseball) the person who does the pitching
From this reading White showed plainly that he was prepared to do his utmost and a moment of weakness on the part of the pitcher would be fatal.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was plain too, that the crowd also was aware of this fact, for loud cheers for White rang out as the batter advanced to the plate.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading White showed plainly that he was prepared to do his utmost and a moment of weakness on the part of the pitcher would be fatal.
(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 It was plain too, that the crowd also was aware of this fact, for loud cheers for White rang out as the batter advanced to the plate.
playernounUS /ˈpleɪər/
a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading There were repeated appeals for a “home run” and for the player to “bring in everybody.”
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading White showed plainly that he was prepared to do his utmost and a moment of weakness on the part of the pitcher would be fatal.
prevailingadjectiveUS /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
most frequent or common
From this reading Indeed, in the prevailing excitement, the call did not appear to be unreasonable.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading It was plain too, that the crowd also was aware of this fact, for loud cheers for White rang out as the batter advanced to the plate.
recurring again and again
From this reading There were repeated appeals for a “home run” and for the player to “bring in everybody.”
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading There were repeated appeals for a “home run” and for the player to “bring in everybody.”
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading White showed plainly that he was prepared to do his utmost and a moment of weakness on the part of the pitcher would be fatal.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading CONCLUSION Dan was motionless a moment as he stood facing the next batter, whom he knew to be the heaviest hitter on the opposing nine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was plain too, that the crowd also was aware of this fact, for loud cheers for White rang out as the batter advanced to the plate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONCLUSION Dan was motionless a moment as he stood facing the next batter, whom he knew to be the heaviest hitter on the opposing nine.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were repeated appeals for a “home run” and for the player to “bring in everybody.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was plain too, that the crowd also was aware of this fact, for loud cheers for White rang out as the batter advanced to the plate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CONCLUSION Dan was motionless a moment as he stood facing the next batter, whom he knew to be the heaviest hitter on the opposing nine.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was plain too, that the crowd also was aware of this fact, for loud cheers for White rang out as the batter advanced to the plate.
unreasonableadjectiveUS /ənˈriːznəbəl/
not reasonable; not showing good judgment
From this reading Indeed, in the prevailing excitement, the call did not appear to be unreasonable.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading White showed plainly that he was prepared to do his utmost and a moment of weakness on the part of the pitcher would be fatal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CONCLUSION Dan was motionless a moment as he stood facing the next batter, whom he knew to be the heaviest hitter on the opposing nine.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading White showed plainly that he was prepared to do his utmost and a moment of weakness on the part of the pitcher would be fatal.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were repeated appeals for a “home run” and for the player to “bring in everybody.”
a Caucasian
From this reading It was plain too, that the crowd also was aware of this fact, for loud cheers for White rang out as the batter advanced to the plate.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading CONCLUSION Dan was motionless a moment as he stood facing the next batter, whom he knew to be the heaviest hitter on the opposing nine.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading White showed plainly that he was prepared to do his utmost and a moment of weakness on the part of the pitcher would be fatal.
