used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WINNING A VICTORY Frank was right, one of the two substitute players to go forth was really Mark, and he had run across the diamond to fill the important position mentioned.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading WINNING A VICTORY Frank was right, one of the two substitute players to go forth was really Mark, and he had run across the diamond to fill the important position mentioned.
matters of personal concern
From this reading The explanation of this state of affairs is very simple.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the muff already mentioned the second baseman refused to play longer and had to be excused.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading After the muff already mentioned the second baseman refused to play longer and had to be excused.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WINNING A VICTORY Frank was right, one of the two substitute players to go forth was really Mark, and he had run across the diamond to fill the important position mentioned.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Then Mark was introduced to the captain of the team, who told of the way they were handicapped with only one substitute player, two others having disappointed him, and of the fact that the second baseman was liable to give out at any moment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then Mark was introduced to the captain of the team, who told of the way they were handicapped with only one substitute player, two others having disappointed him, and of the fact that the second baseman was liable to give out at any moment.
baseballnounUS /ˈbeɪsˈbɔːl/
a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs
From this reading On being introduced to the player from Rochester Mark had discovered that he had met the fellow before, and a long talk on baseball matters followed.
baseman
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From this reading Then Mark was introduced to the captain of the team, who told of the way they were handicapped with only one substitute player, two others having disappointed him, and of the fact that the second baseman was liable to give out at any moment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After the muff already mentioned the second baseman refused to play longer and had to be excused.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading On being introduced to the player from Rochester Mark had discovered that he had met the fellow before, and a long talk on baseball matters followed.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading On being introduced to the player from Rochester Mark had discovered that he had met the fellow before, and a long talk on baseball matters followed.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Then Mark was introduced to the captain of the team, who told of the way they were handicapped with only one substitute player, two others having disappointed him, and of the fact that the second baseman was liable to give out at any moment.
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading WINNING A VICTORY Frank was right, one of the two substitute players to go forth was really Mark, and he had run across the diamond to fill the important position mentioned.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Then Mark was introduced to the captain of the team, who told of the way they were handicapped with only one substitute player, two others having disappointed him, and of the fact that the second baseman was liable to give out at any moment.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading On being introduced to the player from Rochester Mark had discovered that he had met the fellow before, and a long talk on baseball matters followed.
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading After the muff already mentioned the second baseman refused to play longer and had to be excused.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading The explanation of this state of affairs is very simple.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Then Mark was introduced to the captain of the team, who told of the way they were handicapped with only one substitute player, two others having disappointed him, and of the fact that the second baseman was liable to give out at any moment.
a boy or man
From this reading On being introduced to the player from Rochester Mark had discovered that he had met the fellow before, and a long talk on baseball matters followed.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading WINNING A VICTORY Frank was right, one of the two substitute players to go forth was really Mark, and he had run across the diamond to fill the important position mentioned.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading On being introduced to the player from Rochester Mark had discovered that he had met the fellow before, and a long talk on baseball matters followed.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading WINNING A VICTORY Frank was right, one of the two substitute players to go forth was really Mark, and he had run across the diamond to fill the important position mentioned.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading WINNING A VICTORY Frank was right, one of the two substitute players to go forth was really Mark, and he had run across the diamond to fill the important position mentioned.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On being introduced to the player from Rochester Mark had discovered that he had met the fellow before, and a long talk on baseball matters followed.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Then Mark was introduced to the captain of the team, who told of the way they were handicapped with only one substitute player, two others having disappointed him, and of the fact that the second baseman was liable to give out at any moment.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading WINNING A VICTORY Frank was right, one of the two substitute players to go forth was really Mark, and he had run across the diamond to fill the important position mentioned.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WINNING A VICTORY Frank was right, one of the two substitute players to go forth was really Mark, and he had run across the diamond to fill the important position mentioned.
handicappedadjectiveUS /ˈhændikæpt/
having restricted mental or physical functioning as a consequence of injury or illness
From this reading Then Mark was introduced to the captain of the team, who told of the way they were handicapped with only one substitute player, two others having disappointed him, and of the fact that the second baseman was liable to give out at any moment.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Then Mark was introduced to the captain of the team, who told of the way they were handicapped with only one substitute player, two others having disappointed him, and of the fact that the second baseman was liable to give out at any moment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading WINNING A VICTORY Frank was right, one of the two substitute players to go forth was really Mark, and he had run across the diamond to fill the important position mentioned.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then Mark was introduced to the captain of the team, who told of the way they were handicapped with only one substitute player, two others having disappointed him, and of the fact that the second baseman was liable to give out at any moment.
of great significance or value
From this reading WINNING A VICTORY Frank was right, one of the two substitute players to go forth was really Mark, and he had run across the diamond to fill the important position mentioned.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading On being introduced to the player from Rochester Mark had discovered that he had met the fellow before, and a long talk on baseball matters followed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The explanation of this state of affairs is very simple.
liableadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪəbəl/
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
From this reading Then Mark was introduced to the captain of the team, who told of the way they were handicapped with only one substitute player, two others having disappointed him, and of the fact that the second baseman was liable to give out at any moment.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading On being introduced to the player from Rochester Mark had discovered that he had met the fellow before, and a long talk on baseball matters followed.
for more time
From this reading After the muff already mentioned the second baseman refused to play longer and had to be excused.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading WINNING A VICTORY Frank was right, one of the two substitute players to go forth was really Mark, and he had run across the diamond to fill the important position mentioned.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading On being introduced to the player from Rochester Mark had discovered that he had met the fellow before, and a long talk on baseball matters followed.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading WINNING A VICTORY Frank was right, one of the two substitute players to go forth was really Mark, and he had run across the diamond to fill the important position mentioned.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading On being introduced to the player from Rochester Mark had discovered that he had met the fellow before, and a long talk on baseball matters followed.
a particular point in time
From this reading Then Mark was introduced to the captain of the team, who told of the way they were handicapped with only one substitute player, two others having disappointed him, and of the fact that the second baseman was liable to give out at any moment.
muffnounUS /mʌf/
a warm tubular covering for the hands
From this reading After the muff already mentioned the second baseman refused to play longer and had to be excused.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WINNING A VICTORY Frank was right, one of the two substitute players to go forth was really Mark, and he had run across the diamond to fill the important position mentioned.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On being introduced to the player from Rochester Mark had discovered that he had met the fellow before, and a long talk on baseball matters followed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading WINNING A VICTORY Frank was right, one of the two substitute players to go forth was really Mark, and he had run across the diamond to fill the important position mentioned.
and nothing more
From this reading Then Mark was introduced to the captain of the team, who told of the way they were handicapped with only one substitute player, two others having disappointed him, and of the fact that the second baseman was liable to give out at any moment.
others
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From this reading Then Mark was introduced to the captain of the team, who told of the way they were handicapped with only one substitute player, two others having disappointed him, and of the fact that the second baseman was liable to give out at any moment.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then Mark was introduced to the captain of the team, who told of the way they were handicapped with only one substitute player, two others having disappointed him, and of the fact that the second baseman was liable to give out at any moment.
participate in games or sport
From this reading After the muff already mentioned the second baseman refused to play longer and had to be excused.
playernounUS /ˈpleɪər/
a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading On being introduced to the player from Rochester Mark had discovered that he had met the fellow before, and a long talk on baseball matters followed.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading WINNING A VICTORY Frank was right, one of the two substitute players to go forth was really Mark, and he had run across the diamond to fill the important position mentioned.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading WINNING A VICTORY Frank was right, one of the two substitute players to go forth was really Mark, and he had run across the diamond to fill the important position mentioned.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading WINNING A VICTORY Frank was right, one of the two substitute players to go forth was really Mark, and he had run across the diamond to fill the important position mentioned.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading After the muff already mentioned the second baseman refused to play longer and had to be excused.
precisely, exactly
From this reading WINNING A VICTORY Frank was right, one of the two substitute players to go forth was really Mark, and he had run across the diamond to fill the important position mentioned.
RochesternounUS /ˈrɑːtʃestər/
a city in western New York; a center of the photographic equipment industry
From this reading On being introduced to the player from Rochester Mark had discovered that he had met the fellow before, and a long talk on baseball matters followed.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading WINNING A VICTORY Frank was right, one of the two substitute players to go forth was really Mark, and he had run across the diamond to fill the important position mentioned.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Then Mark was introduced to the captain of the team, who told of the way they were handicapped with only one substitute player, two others having disappointed him, and of the fact that the second baseman was liable to give out at any moment.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading The explanation of this state of affairs is very simple.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The explanation of this state of affairs is very simple.
substituteverbUS /ˈsʌbstətuːt/
put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
From this reading WINNING A VICTORY Frank was right, one of the two substitute players to go forth was really Mark, and he had run across the diamond to fill the important position mentioned.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading On being introduced to the player from Rochester Mark had discovered that he had met the fellow before, and a long talk on baseball matters followed.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Then Mark was introduced to the captain of the team, who told of the way they were handicapped with only one substitute player, two others having disappointed him, and of the fact that the second baseman was liable to give out at any moment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On being introduced to the player from Rochester Mark had discovered that he had met the fellow before, and a long talk on baseball matters followed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WINNING A VICTORY Frank was right, one of the two substitute players to go forth was really Mark, and he had run across the diamond to fill the important position mentioned.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Mark was introduced to the captain of the team, who told of the way they were handicapped with only one substitute player, two others having disappointed him, and of the fact that the second baseman was liable to give out at any moment.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then Mark was introduced to the captain of the team, who told of the way they were handicapped with only one substitute player, two others having disappointed him, and of the fact that the second baseman was liable to give out at any moment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The explanation of this state of affairs is very simple.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WINNING A VICTORY Frank was right, one of the two substitute players to go forth was really Mark, and he had run across the diamond to fill the important position mentioned.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Then Mark was introduced to the captain of the team, who told of the way they were handicapped with only one substitute player, two others having disappointed him, and of the fact that the second baseman was liable to give out at any moment.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading WINNING A VICTORY Frank was right, one of the two substitute players to go forth was really Mark, and he had run across the diamond to fill the important position mentioned.
precisely as stated
From this reading The explanation of this state of affairs is very simple.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading WINNING A VICTORY Frank was right, one of the two substitute players to go forth was really Mark, and he had run across the diamond to fill the important position mentioned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WINNING A VICTORY Frank was right, one of the two substitute players to go forth was really Mark, and he had run across the diamond to fill the important position mentioned.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Then Mark was introduced to the captain of the team, who told of the way they were handicapped with only one substitute player, two others having disappointed him, and of the fact that the second baseman was liable to give out at any moment.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then Mark was introduced to the captain of the team, who told of the way they were handicapped with only one substitute player, two others having disappointed him, and of the fact that the second baseman was liable to give out at any moment.
which person or people
From this reading Then Mark was introduced to the captain of the team, who told of the way they were handicapped with only one substitute player, two others having disappointed him, and of the fact that the second baseman was liable to give out at any moment.
WINNINGadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading WINNING A VICTORY Frank was right, one of the two substitute players to go forth was really Mark, and he had run across the diamond to fill the important position mentioned.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then Mark was introduced to the captain of the team, who told of the way they were handicapped with only one substitute player, two others having disappointed him, and of the fact that the second baseman was liable to give out at any moment.
