used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CALL I have spoken of Ben Mayberry's fondness for athletic sports, and the great benefit he gained from the exercise thus obtained.
highly skilled
From this reading He was equally successful at the bat, and, when only fourteen years old, repeatedly lifted the ball over the left-field fence--a feat which was only accomplished very rarely by the heaviest batsmen of the visiting nines.
accuracynounUS /ˈækjərəsi/
the quality of being near to the true value
From this reading He played shortstop, and his activity in picking up hot grounders and his wonderful accuracy in throwing to first base were the chief attractions which brought many to the place.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading He played shortstop, and his activity in picking up hot grounders and his wonderful accuracy in throwing to first base were the chief attractions which brought many to the place.
regarded with admiration
From this reading There were many, including myself, who particularly admired Ben's throwing.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading When business permitted, I visited the ball grounds, where his skill made him the favorite of the enthusiastic crowd which always assembled there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A CALL I have spoken of Ben Mayberry's fondness for athletic sports, and the great benefit he gained from the exercise thus obtained.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading When business permitted, I visited the ball grounds, where his skill made him the favorite of the enthusiastic crowd which always assembled there.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was equally successful at the bat, and, when only fourteen years old, repeatedly lifted the ball over the left-field fence--a feat which was only accomplished very rarely by the heaviest batsmen of the visiting nines.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading A CALL I have spoken of Ben Mayberry's fondness for athletic sports, and the great benefit he gained from the exercise thus obtained.
attractionsnounUS /əˈtrækʃənz/
plural of “attraction” — the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading He played shortstop, and his activity in picking up hot grounders and his wonderful accuracy in throwing to first base were the chief attractions which brought many to the place.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading When business permitted, I visited the ball grounds, where his skill made him the favorite of the enthusiastic crowd which always assembled there.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading He played shortstop, and his activity in picking up hot grounders and his wonderful accuracy in throwing to first base were the chief attractions which brought many to the place.
batnounUS /bæt/
nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
From this reading He was equally successful at the bat, and, when only fourteen years old, repeatedly lifted the ball over the left-field fence--a feat which was only accomplished very rarely by the heaviest batsmen of the visiting nines.
batsmen
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From this reading He was equally successful at the bat, and, when only fourteen years old, repeatedly lifted the ball over the left-field fence--a feat which was only accomplished very rarely by the heaviest batsmen of the visiting nines.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading A CALL I have spoken of Ben Mayberry's fondness for athletic sports, and the great benefit he gained from the exercise thus obtained.
Ben'snounUS /benz/
possessive form of “ben” — a mountain or tall hill
From this reading There were many, including myself, who particularly admired Ben's throwing.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading A CALL I have spoken of Ben Mayberry's fondness for athletic sports, and the great benefit he gained from the exercise thus obtained.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He played shortstop, and his activity in picking up hot grounders and his wonderful accuracy in throwing to first base were the chief attractions which brought many to the place.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading When business permitted, I visited the ball grounds, where his skill made him the favorite of the enthusiastic crowd which always assembled there.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was equally successful at the bat, and, when only fourteen years old, repeatedly lifted the ball over the left-field fence--a feat which was only accomplished very rarely by the heaviest batsmen of the visiting nines.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A CALL I have spoken of Ben Mayberry's fondness for athletic sports, and the great benefit he gained from the exercise thus obtained.
a person who is in charge
From this reading He played shortstop, and his activity in picking up hot grounders and his wonderful accuracy in throwing to first base were the chief attractions which brought many to the place.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading When business permitted, I visited the ball grounds, where his skill made him the favorite of the enthusiastic crowd which always assembled there.
enthusiasticadjectiveUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪk/
having or showing great excitement and interest
From this reading When business permitted, I visited the ball grounds, where his skill made him the favorite of the enthusiastic crowd which always assembled there.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading He was equally successful at the bat, and, when only fourteen years old, repeatedly lifted the ball over the left-field fence--a feat which was only accomplished very rarely by the heaviest batsmen of the visiting nines.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading A CALL I have spoken of Ben Mayberry's fondness for athletic sports, and the great benefit he gained from the exercise thus obtained.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading When business permitted, I visited the ball grounds, where his skill made him the favorite of the enthusiastic crowd which always assembled there.
featnounUS /fiːt/
a notable achievement
From this reading He was equally successful at the bat, and, when only fourteen years old, repeatedly lifted the ball over the left-field fence--a feat which was only accomplished very rarely by the heaviest batsmen of the visiting nines.
enclose with a fence
From this reading He was equally successful at the bat, and, when only fourteen years old, repeatedly lifted the ball over the left-field fence--a feat which was only accomplished very rarely by the heaviest batsmen of the visiting nines.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He played shortstop, and his activity in picking up hot grounders and his wonderful accuracy in throwing to first base were the chief attractions which brought many to the place.
fondnessnounUS /ˈfɑːndnəs/
a predisposition to like something
From this reading A CALL I have spoken of Ben Mayberry's fondness for athletic sports, and the great benefit he gained from the exercise thus obtained.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A CALL I have spoken of Ben Mayberry's fondness for athletic sports, and the great benefit he gained from the exercise thus obtained.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading He was equally successful at the bat, and, when only fourteen years old, repeatedly lifted the ball over the left-field fence--a feat which was only accomplished very rarely by the heaviest batsmen of the visiting nines.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A CALL I have spoken of Ben Mayberry's fondness for athletic sports, and the great benefit he gained from the exercise thus obtained.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading A CALL I have spoken of Ben Mayberry's fondness for athletic sports, and the great benefit he gained from the exercise thus obtained.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A CALL I have spoken of Ben Mayberry's fondness for athletic sports, and the great benefit he gained from the exercise thus obtained.
grounders
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From this reading He played shortstop, and his activity in picking up hot grounders and his wonderful accuracy in throwing to first base were the chief attractions which brought many to the place.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading When business permitted, I visited the ball grounds, where his skill made him the favorite of the enthusiastic crowd which always assembled there.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A CALL I have spoken of Ben Mayberry's fondness for athletic sports, and the great benefit he gained from the exercise thus obtained.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A CALL I have spoken of Ben Mayberry's fondness for athletic sports, and the great benefit he gained from the exercise thus obtained.
heaviestadjectiveUS /ˈheviəst/
superlative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading He was equally successful at the bat, and, when only fourteen years old, repeatedly lifted the ball over the left-field fence--a feat which was only accomplished very rarely by the heaviest batsmen of the visiting nines.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When business permitted, I visited the ball grounds, where his skill made him the favorite of the enthusiastic crowd which always assembled there.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When business permitted, I visited the ball grounds, where his skill made him the favorite of the enthusiastic crowd which always assembled there.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading He played shortstop, and his activity in picking up hot grounders and his wonderful accuracy in throwing to first base were the chief attractions which brought many to the place.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A CALL I have spoken of Ben Mayberry's fondness for athletic sports, and the great benefit he gained from the exercise thus obtained.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He played shortstop, and his activity in picking up hot grounders and his wonderful accuracy in throwing to first base were the chief attractions which brought many to the place.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading There were many, including myself, who particularly admired Ben's throwing.
left-field
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From this reading He was equally successful at the bat, and, when only fourteen years old, repeatedly lifted the ball over the left-field fence--a feat which was only accomplished very rarely by the heaviest batsmen of the visiting nines.
held up in the air
From this reading He was equally successful at the bat, and, when only fourteen years old, repeatedly lifted the ball over the left-field fence--a feat which was only accomplished very rarely by the heaviest batsmen of the visiting nines.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When business permitted, I visited the ball grounds, where his skill made him the favorite of the enthusiastic crowd which always assembled there.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He played shortstop, and his activity in picking up hot grounders and his wonderful accuracy in throwing to first base were the chief attractions which brought many to the place.
Mayberry's
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From this reading A CALL I have spoken of Ben Mayberry's fondness for athletic sports, and the great benefit he gained from the exercise thus obtained.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading There were many, including myself, who particularly admired Ben's throwing.
ninesnounUS /naɪnz/
plural of “nine” — the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading He was equally successful at the bat, and, when only fourteen years old, repeatedly lifted the ball over the left-field fence--a feat which was only accomplished very rarely by the heaviest batsmen of the visiting nines.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading A CALL I have spoken of Ben Mayberry's fondness for athletic sports, and the great benefit he gained from the exercise thus obtained.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CALL I have spoken of Ben Mayberry's fondness for athletic sports, and the great benefit he gained from the exercise thus obtained.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He was equally successful at the bat, and, when only fourteen years old, repeatedly lifted the ball over the left-field fence--a feat which was only accomplished very rarely by the heaviest batsmen of the visiting nines.
and nothing more
From this reading He was equally successful at the bat, and, when only fourteen years old, repeatedly lifted the ball over the left-field fence--a feat which was only accomplished very rarely by the heaviest batsmen of the visiting nines.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was equally successful at the bat, and, when only fourteen years old, repeatedly lifted the ball over the left-field fence--a feat which was only accomplished very rarely by the heaviest batsmen of the visiting nines.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading There were many, including myself, who particularly admired Ben's throwing.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading When business permitted, I visited the ball grounds, where his skill made him the favorite of the enthusiastic crowd which always assembled there.
pickingnounUS /ˈpɪkɪŋ/
the quantity of a crop that is harvested
From this reading He played shortstop, and his activity in picking up hot grounders and his wonderful accuracy in throwing to first base were the chief attractions which brought many to the place.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He played shortstop, and his activity in picking up hot grounders and his wonderful accuracy in throwing to first base were the chief attractions which brought many to the place.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading He played shortstop, and his activity in picking up hot grounders and his wonderful accuracy in throwing to first base were the chief attractions which brought many to the place.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading He was equally successful at the bat, and, when only fourteen years old, repeatedly lifted the ball over the left-field fence--a feat which was only accomplished very rarely by the heaviest batsmen of the visiting nines.
repeatedlyadverbUS /rɪˈpiːtɪdli/
several time
From this reading He was equally successful at the bat, and, when only fourteen years old, repeatedly lifted the ball over the left-field fence--a feat which was only accomplished very rarely by the heaviest batsmen of the visiting nines.
shortstopnounUS /ˈʃɔːrtstɑːp/
(baseball) the person who plays the shortstop position
From this reading He played shortstop, and his activity in picking up hot grounders and his wonderful accuracy in throwing to first base were the chief attractions which brought many to the place.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading When business permitted, I visited the ball grounds, where his skill made him the favorite of the enthusiastic crowd which always assembled there.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading A CALL I have spoken of Ben Mayberry's fondness for athletic sports, and the great benefit he gained from the exercise thus obtained.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading A CALL I have spoken of Ben Mayberry's fondness for athletic sports, and the great benefit he gained from the exercise thus obtained.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading He was equally successful at the bat, and, when only fourteen years old, repeatedly lifted the ball over the left-field fence--a feat which was only accomplished very rarely by the heaviest batsmen of the visiting nines.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CALL I have spoken of Ben Mayberry's fondness for athletic sports, and the great benefit he gained from the exercise thus obtained.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When business permitted, I visited the ball grounds, where his skill made him the favorite of the enthusiastic crowd which always assembled there.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading He played shortstop, and his activity in picking up hot grounders and his wonderful accuracy in throwing to first base were the chief attractions which brought many to the place.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading A CALL I have spoken of Ben Mayberry's fondness for athletic sports, and the great benefit he gained from the exercise thus obtained.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He played shortstop, and his activity in picking up hot grounders and his wonderful accuracy in throwing to first base were the chief attractions which brought many to the place.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He played shortstop, and his activity in picking up hot grounders and his wonderful accuracy in throwing to first base were the chief attractions which brought many to the place.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was equally successful at the bat, and, when only fourteen years old, repeatedly lifted the ball over the left-field fence--a feat which was only accomplished very rarely by the heaviest batsmen of the visiting nines.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading When business permitted, I visited the ball grounds, where his skill made him the favorite of the enthusiastic crowd which always assembled there.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading He was equally successful at the bat, and, when only fourteen years old, repeatedly lifted the ball over the left-field fence--a feat which was only accomplished very rarely by the heaviest batsmen of the visiting nines.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was equally successful at the bat, and, when only fourteen years old, repeatedly lifted the ball over the left-field fence--a feat which was only accomplished very rarely by the heaviest batsmen of the visiting nines.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He played shortstop, and his activity in picking up hot grounders and his wonderful accuracy in throwing to first base were the chief attractions which brought many to the place.
at the time that
From this reading When business permitted, I visited the ball grounds, where his skill made him the favorite of the enthusiastic crowd which always assembled there.
in or at the place that
From this reading When business permitted, I visited the ball grounds, where his skill made him the favorite of the enthusiastic crowd which always assembled there.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When business permitted, I visited the ball grounds, where his skill made him the favorite of the enthusiastic crowd which always assembled there.
which person or people
From this reading There were many, including myself, who particularly admired Ben's throwing.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading He played shortstop, and his activity in picking up hot grounders and his wonderful accuracy in throwing to first base were the chief attractions which brought many to the place.
a late time of life
From this reading He was equally successful at the bat, and, when only fourteen years old, repeatedly lifted the ball over the left-field fence--a feat which was only accomplished very rarely by the heaviest batsmen of the visiting nines.
