used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There were two one-base hits made, but these were followed by a strike-out and two pop flies, so the hits availed nothing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were two one-base hits made, but these were followed by a strike-out and two pop flies, so the hits availed nothing.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading HOW THE GAME ENDED In the fourth inning Brill did its best to get in another run.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Such playing as that isn't helping us any," was Dick's remark in a low tone to Tom.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Such playing as that isn't helping us any," was Dick's remark in a low tone to Tom.
availedverbUS /əˈveɪld/
past form of “avail” — use to one's advantage
From this reading There were two one-base hits made, but these were followed by a strike-out and two pop flies, so the hits availed nothing.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading "Well, those first two men up managed to find the ball," returned Tom, hopefully.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading HOW THE GAME ENDED In the fourth inning Brill did its best to get in another run.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading But if Brill had not fared well in that inning, Roxley did no better, so far as bringing in runs were concerned.
BrillnounUS /brɪl/
European food fish
From this reading HOW THE GAME ENDED In the fourth inning Brill did its best to get in another run.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading But if Brill had not fared well in that inning, Roxley did no better, so far as bringing in runs were concerned.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There were two one-base hits made, but these were followed by a strike-out and two pop flies, so the hits availed nothing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There were two one-base hits made, but these were followed by a strike-out and two pop flies, so the hits availed nothing.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading But if Brill had not fared well in that inning, Roxley did no better, so far as bringing in runs were concerned.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading "Such playing as that isn't helping us any," was Dick's remark in a low tone to Tom.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading HOW THE GAME ENDED In the fourth inning Brill did its best to get in another run.
ENDEDadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading HOW THE GAME ENDED In the fourth inning Brill did its best to get in another run.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But if Brill had not fared well in that inning, Roxley did no better, so far as bringing in runs were concerned.
faredverbUS /ferd/
past form of “fare” — proceed or get along
From this reading But if Brill had not fared well in that inning, Roxley did no better, so far as bringing in runs were concerned.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Well, those first two men up managed to find the ball," returned Tom, hopefully.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Well, those first two men up managed to find the ball," returned Tom, hopefully.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading There were two one-base hits made, but these were followed by a strike-out and two pop flies, so the hits availed nothing.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading There were two one-base hits made, but these were followed by a strike-out and two pop flies, so the hits availed nothing.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading HOW THE GAME ENDED In the fourth inning Brill did its best to get in another run.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading HOW THE GAME ENDED In the fourth inning Brill did its best to get in another run.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading HOW THE GAME ENDED In the fourth inning Brill did its best to get in another run.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But if Brill had not fared well in that inning, Roxley did no better, so far as bringing in runs were concerned.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading "Such playing as that isn't helping us any," was Dick's remark in a low tone to Tom.
hitsnounUS /hɪts/
plural of “hit” — (baseball) a successful stroke in an athletic contest (especially in baseball)
From this reading There were two one-base hits made, but these were followed by a strike-out and two pop flies, so the hits availed nothing.
hopefullyadverbUS /ˈhoʊpfəli/
with hope; in a hopeful manner
From this reading "Well, those first two men up managed to find the ball," returned Tom, hopefully.
HOW
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From this reading HOW THE GAME ENDED In the fourth inning Brill did its best to get in another run.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if Brill had not fared well in that inning, Roxley did no better, so far as bringing in runs were concerned.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOW THE GAME ENDED In the fourth inning Brill did its best to get in another run.
inningnounUS /ˈɪnɪŋ/
(baseball) one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat
From this reading HOW THE GAME ENDED In the fourth inning Brill did its best to get in another run.
isn't
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From this reading "Such playing as that isn't helping us any," was Dick's remark in a low tone to Tom.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW THE GAME ENDED In the fourth inning Brill did its best to get in another run.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "Such playing as that isn't helping us any," was Dick's remark in a low tone to Tom.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading There were two one-base hits made, but these were followed by a strike-out and two pop flies, so the hits availed nothing.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading "Well, those first two men up managed to find the ball," returned Tom, hopefully.
the force of workers available
From this reading "Well, those first two men up managed to find the ball," returned Tom, hopefully.
not any; not one
From this reading But if Brill had not fared well in that inning, Roxley did no better, so far as bringing in runs were concerned.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But if Brill had not fared well in that inning, Roxley did no better, so far as bringing in runs were concerned.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There were two one-base hits made, but these were followed by a strike-out and two pop flies, so the hits availed nothing.
one-base
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From this reading There were two one-base hits made, but these were followed by a strike-out and two pop flies, so the hits availed nothing.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading "Such playing as that isn't helping us any," was Dick's remark in a low tone to Tom.
popverbUS /pɑːp/
bulge outward
From this reading There were two one-base hits made, but these were followed by a strike-out and two pop flies, so the hits availed nothing.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "Such playing as that isn't helping us any," was Dick's remark in a low tone to Tom.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Well, those first two men up managed to find the ball," returned Tom, hopefully.
Roxley
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From this reading But if Brill had not fared well in that inning, Roxley did no better, so far as bringing in runs were concerned.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading HOW THE GAME ENDED In the fourth inning Brill did its best to get in another run.
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading But if Brill had not fared well in that inning, Roxley did no better, so far as bringing in runs were concerned.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There were two one-base hits made, but these were followed by a strike-out and two pop flies, so the hits availed nothing.
strike-out
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From this reading There were two one-base hits made, but these were followed by a strike-out and two pop flies, so the hits availed nothing.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Such playing as that isn't helping us any," was Dick's remark in a low tone to Tom.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Such playing as that isn't helping us any," was Dick's remark in a low tone to Tom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THE GAME ENDED In the fourth inning Brill did its best to get in another run.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were two one-base hits made, but these were followed by a strike-out and two pop flies, so the hits availed nothing.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading There were two one-base hits made, but these were followed by a strike-out and two pop flies, so the hits availed nothing.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Well, those first two men up managed to find the ball," returned Tom, hopefully.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW THE GAME ENDED In the fourth inning Brill did its best to get in another run.
male cat
From this reading "Such playing as that isn't helping us any," was Dick's remark in a low tone to Tom.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Such playing as that isn't helping us any," was Dick's remark in a low tone to Tom.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There were two one-base hits made, but these were followed by a strike-out and two pop flies, so the hits availed nothing.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Well, those first two men up managed to find the ball," returned Tom, hopefully.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Such playing as that isn't helping us any," was Dick's remark in a low tone to Tom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Such playing as that isn't helping us any," was Dick's remark in a low tone to Tom.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, those first two men up managed to find the ball," returned Tom, hopefully.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were two one-base hits made, but these were followed by a strike-out and two pop flies, so the hits availed nothing.
