used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is certain that the Polo Grounds was a bad place for any one troubled with a weak heart during that ninth inning of the Giant-Pittsburgh game.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading “It caromed off the left field wall and was skilfully handled by Miller, who by a quick return was able to hold the runner to two bags.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Elton swings at the first ball offered and sends a screaming liner to left,” proclaimed the radio voice.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is certain that the Polo Grounds was a bad place for any one troubled with a weak heart during that ninth inning of the Giant-Pittsburgh game.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Elton swings at the first ball offered and sends a screaming liner to left,” proclaimed the radio voice.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading It is certain that the Polo Grounds was a bad place for any one troubled with a weak heart during that ninth inning of the Giant-Pittsburgh game.
bagsnounUS /bæɡz/
plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading “It caromed off the left field wall and was skilfully handled by Miller, who by a quick return was able to hold the runner to two bags.”
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading “Elton swings at the first ball offered and sends a screaming liner to left,” proclaimed the radio voice.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading “Pretty good beginning,” murmured Herb, shifting a little uneasily in his seat.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading That the boys from the Smoky City were “out for blood” was evident from the moment that Elton, the first man up, faced the pitcher.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading That the boys from the Smoky City were “out for blood” was evident from the moment that Elton, the first man up, faced the pitcher.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “It caromed off the left field wall and was skilfully handled by Miller, who by a quick return was able to hold the runner to two bags.”
caromed
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From this reading “It caromed off the left field wall and was skilfully handled by Miller, who by a quick return was able to hold the runner to two bags.”
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It is certain that the Polo Grounds was a bad place for any one troubled with a weak heart during that ninth inning of the Giant-Pittsburgh game.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading That the boys from the Smoky City were “out for blood” was evident from the moment that Elton, the first man up, faced the pitcher.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It is certain that the Polo Grounds was a bad place for any one troubled with a weak heart during that ninth inning of the Giant-Pittsburgh game.
Elton
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From this reading That the boys from the Smoky City were “out for blood” was evident from the moment that Elton, the first man up, faced the pitcher.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading That the boys from the Smoky City were “out for blood” was evident from the moment that Elton, the first man up, faced the pitcher.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading That the boys from the Smoky City were “out for blood” was evident from the moment that Elton, the first man up, faced the pitcher.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading “It caromed off the left field wall and was skilfully handled by Miller, who by a quick return was able to hold the runner to two bags.”
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading That the boys from the Smoky City were “out for blood” was evident from the moment that Elton, the first man up, faced the pitcher.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is certain that the Polo Grounds was a bad place for any one troubled with a weak heart during that ninth inning of the Giant-Pittsburgh game.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading That the boys from the Smoky City were “out for blood” was evident from the moment that Elton, the first man up, faced the pitcher.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading It is certain that the Polo Grounds was a bad place for any one troubled with a weak heart during that ninth inning of the Giant-Pittsburgh game.
Giant-Pittsburgh
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From this reading It is certain that the Polo Grounds was a bad place for any one troubled with a weak heart during that ninth inning of the Giant-Pittsburgh game.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Pretty good beginning,” murmured Herb, shifting a little uneasily in his seat.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading It is certain that the Polo Grounds was a bad place for any one troubled with a weak heart during that ninth inning of the Giant-Pittsburgh game.
handledadjectiveUS /ˈhændəld/
having a usually specified type of handle
From this reading “It caromed off the left field wall and was skilfully handled by Miller, who by a quick return was able to hold the runner to two bags.”
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It is certain that the Polo Grounds was a bad place for any one troubled with a weak heart during that ninth inning of the Giant-Pittsburgh game.
HerbnounUS /ɜːrb/
a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
From this reading “Pretty good beginning,” murmured Herb, shifting a little uneasily in his seat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Pretty good beginning,” murmured Herb, shifting a little uneasily in his seat.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “It caromed off the left field wall and was skilfully handled by Miller, who by a quick return was able to hold the runner to two bags.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Pretty good beginning,” murmured Herb, shifting a little uneasily in his seat.
inningnounUS /ˈɪnɪŋ/
(baseball) one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat
From this reading It is certain that the Polo Grounds was a bad place for any one troubled with a weak heart during that ninth inning of the Giant-Pittsburgh game.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is certain that the Polo Grounds was a bad place for any one troubled with a weak heart during that ninth inning of the Giant-Pittsburgh game.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is certain that the Polo Grounds was a bad place for any one troubled with a weak heart during that ninth inning of the Giant-Pittsburgh game.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading “Elton swings at the first ball offered and sends a screaming liner to left,” proclaimed the radio voice.
linernounUS /ˈlaɪnər/
(baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter
From this reading “Elton swings at the first ball offered and sends a screaming liner to left,” proclaimed the radio voice.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Pretty good beginning,” murmured Herb, shifting a little uneasily in his seat.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading That the boys from the Smoky City were “out for blood” was evident from the moment that Elton, the first man up, faced the pitcher.
MillernounUS /ˈmɪlər/
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading “It caromed off the left field wall and was skilfully handled by Miller, who by a quick return was able to hold the runner to two bags.”
a particular point in time
From this reading That the boys from the Smoky City were “out for blood” was evident from the moment that Elton, the first man up, faced the pitcher.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading “Pretty good beginning,” murmured Herb, shifting a little uneasily in his seat.
ninthnounUS /naɪnθ/
position nine in a countable series of things
From this reading It is certain that the Polo Grounds was a bad place for any one troubled with a weak heart during that ninth inning of the Giant-Pittsburgh game.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is certain that the Polo Grounds was a bad place for any one troubled with a weak heart during that ninth inning of the Giant-Pittsburgh game.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “It caromed off the left field wall and was skilfully handled by Miller, who by a quick return was able to hold the runner to two bags.”
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading “Elton swings at the first ball offered and sends a screaming liner to left,” proclaimed the radio voice.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is certain that the Polo Grounds was a bad place for any one troubled with a weak heart during that ninth inning of the Giant-Pittsburgh game.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading That the boys from the Smoky City were “out for blood” was evident from the moment that Elton, the first man up, faced the pitcher.
pitchernounUS /ˈpɪtʃər/
(baseball) the person who does the pitching
From this reading That the boys from the Smoky City were “out for blood” was evident from the moment that Elton, the first man up, faced the pitcher.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It is certain that the Polo Grounds was a bad place for any one troubled with a weak heart during that ninth inning of the Giant-Pittsburgh game.
PolonounUS /ˈpoʊloʊ/
Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324)
From this reading It is certain that the Polo Grounds was a bad place for any one troubled with a weak heart during that ninth inning of the Giant-Pittsburgh game.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading “Pretty good beginning,” murmured Herb, shifting a little uneasily in his seat.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading “Elton swings at the first ball offered and sends a screaming liner to left,” proclaimed the radio voice.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading “It caromed off the left field wall and was skilfully handled by Miller, who by a quick return was able to hold the runner to two bags.”
radionounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading “Elton swings at the first ball offered and sends a screaming liner to left,” proclaimed the radio voice.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “It caromed off the left field wall and was skilfully handled by Miller, who by a quick return was able to hold the runner to two bags.”
runnernounUS /ˈrʌnər/
someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading “It caromed off the left field wall and was skilfully handled by Miller, who by a quick return was able to hold the runner to two bags.”
screamingadjectiveUS /ˈskriːmɪŋ/
so extremely intense as to evoke screams
From this reading “Elton swings at the first ball offered and sends a screaming liner to left,” proclaimed the radio voice.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading “Pretty good beginning,” murmured Herb, shifting a little uneasily in his seat.
sendsverbUS /sendz/
third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere
From this reading “Elton swings at the first ball offered and sends a screaming liner to left,” proclaimed the radio voice.
shiftingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪftɪŋ/
continuously varying
From this reading “Pretty good beginning,” murmured Herb, shifting a little uneasily in his seat.
skilfullyadverb
with skill
From this reading “It caromed off the left field wall and was skilfully handled by Miller, who by a quick return was able to hold the runner to two bags.”
SmokyadjectiveUS /ˈsmoʊki/
marked by or emitting or filled with smoke
From this reading That the boys from the Smoky City were “out for blood” was evident from the moment that Elton, the first man up, faced the pitcher.
swingsnounUS /swɪŋz/
plural of “swing” — a state of steady vigorous action that is characteristic of an activity
From this reading “Elton swings at the first ball offered and sends a screaming liner to left,” proclaimed the radio voice.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is certain that the Polo Grounds was a bad place for any one troubled with a weak heart during that ninth inning of the Giant-Pittsburgh game.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is certain that the Polo Grounds was a bad place for any one troubled with a weak heart during that ninth inning of the Giant-Pittsburgh game.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Elton swings at the first ball offered and sends a screaming liner to left,” proclaimed the radio voice.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading It is certain that the Polo Grounds was a bad place for any one troubled with a weak heart during that ninth inning of the Giant-Pittsburgh game.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “It caromed off the left field wall and was skilfully handled by Miller, who by a quick return was able to hold the runner to two bags.”
uneasilyadverbUS /əˈniːzəli/
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading “Pretty good beginning,” murmured Herb, shifting a little uneasily in his seat.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading That the boys from the Smoky City were “out for blood” was evident from the moment that Elton, the first man up, faced the pitcher.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “Elton swings at the first ball offered and sends a screaming liner to left,” proclaimed the radio voice.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading “It caromed off the left field wall and was skilfully handled by Miller, who by a quick return was able to hold the runner to two bags.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is certain that the Polo Grounds was a bad place for any one troubled with a weak heart during that ninth inning of the Giant-Pittsburgh game.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading It is certain that the Polo Grounds was a bad place for any one troubled with a weak heart during that ninth inning of the Giant-Pittsburgh game.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That the boys from the Smoky City were “out for blood” was evident from the moment that Elton, the first man up, faced the pitcher.
which person or people
From this reading “It caromed off the left field wall and was skilfully handled by Miller, who by a quick return was able to hold the runner to two bags.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is certain that the Polo Grounds was a bad place for any one troubled with a weak heart during that ninth inning of the Giant-Pittsburgh game.
