Chapter 12 of Third Base Thatcher is here in full — 115 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XII
Chapter 12 of Third Base Thatcher is here in full — 115 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
“ALL OUT FOR BASEBALL” “Boss” Russell was waiting for Jeff when, a little later than his usual hour for reporting, he appeared in the editorial rooms of the _Freeman_. There was a smile on the usually grim face of the editor. “Hello, my boy. Been waiting to see you. Want to congratulate you and thank you for last night’s work.
Chapter 12 of Third Base Thatcher is here in full — 115 sentences across 23 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
Reading 1/23 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5
These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, and audio.
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 ““ALL OUT FOR BASEBALL” “Boss” Russell was waiting for Jeff when, a little later than his usual hour for reporting, he appeared in the editorial rooms of the _Freeman_.”
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading “Want to congratulate you and thank you for last night’s work.”
of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives
From this reading ““ALL OUT FOR BASEBALL” “Boss” Russell was waiting for Jeff when, a little later than his usual hour for reporting, he appeared in the editorial rooms of the _Freeman_.”
a person who is not a serf or a slave
an expression of greeting
From this reading ““Hello, my boy.”
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television
From this reading ““ALL OUT FOR BASEBALL” “Boss” Russell was waiting for Jeff when, a little later than his usual hour for reporting, he appeared in the editorial rooms of the _Freeman_.”
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading ““ALL OUT FOR BASEBALL” “Boss” Russell was waiting for Jeff when, a little later than his usual hour for reporting, he appeared in the editorial rooms of the _Freeman_.”
English keeps certain words together, and knowing the pair is worth more than knowing each word alone. Every partnership below was counted across our whole published library, and earns its place by appearing far more often than two unrelated words of the same frequency would.
Shown as this reading writes them, with the form the library counts, what kind of pairing it is, and how often it occurs.
In this reading ““ALL OUT FOR BASEBALL” “Boss” Russell was waiting for Jeff when, a little later than his usual hour for reporting, he appeared in the editorial rooms of the _Freeman_.”
In this reading “There was a smile on the usually grim face of the editor.”
In this reading ““ALL OUT FOR BASEBALL” “Boss” Russell was waiting for Jeff when, a little later than his usual hour for reporting, he appeared in the editorial rooms of the _Freeman_.”
Every word in these five lines is listed here, and every one of them can be played on its own.
Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “ALL OUT FOR BASEBALL” “Boss” Russell was waiting for Jeff when, a little later than his usual hour for reporting, he appeared in the editorial rooms of the _Freeman_.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “ALL OUT FOR BASEBALL” “Boss” Russell was waiting for Jeff when, a little later than his usual hour for reporting, he appeared in the editorial rooms of the _Freeman_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Want to congratulate you and thank you for last night’s work.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “ALL OUT FOR BASEBALL” “Boss” Russell was waiting for Jeff when, a little later than his usual hour for reporting, he appeared in the editorial rooms of the _Freeman_.
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 “ALL OUT FOR BASEBALL” “Boss” Russell was waiting for Jeff when, a little later than his usual hour for reporting, he appeared in the editorial rooms of the _Freeman_.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Been waiting to see you.
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading “ALL OUT FOR BASEBALL” “Boss” Russell was waiting for Jeff when, a little later than his usual hour for reporting, he appeared in the editorial rooms of the _Freeman_.
a youthful male person
From this reading “Hello, my boy.
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading Want to congratulate you and thank you for last night’s work.
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading There was a smile on the usually grim face of the editor.
of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives
From this reading “ALL OUT FOR BASEBALL” “Boss” Russell was waiting for Jeff when, a little later than his usual hour for reporting, he appeared in the editorial rooms of the _Freeman_.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading There was a smile on the usually grim face of the editor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “ALL OUT FOR BASEBALL” “Boss” Russell was waiting for Jeff when, a little later than his usual hour for reporting, he appeared in the editorial rooms of the _Freeman_.
a person who is not a serf or a slave
From this reading “ALL OUT FOR BASEBALL” “Boss” Russell was waiting for Jeff when, a little later than his usual hour for reporting, he appeared in the editorial rooms of the _Freeman_.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading There was a smile on the usually grim face of the editor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “ALL OUT FOR BASEBALL” “Boss” Russell was waiting for Jeff when, a little later than his usual hour for reporting, he appeared in the editorial rooms of the _Freeman_.
an expression of greeting
From this reading “Hello, my boy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “ALL OUT FOR BASEBALL” “Boss” Russell was waiting for Jeff when, a little later than his usual hour for reporting, he appeared in the editorial rooms of the _Freeman_.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading “ALL OUT FOR BASEBALL” “Boss” Russell was waiting for Jeff when, a little later than his usual hour for reporting, he appeared in the editorial rooms of the _Freeman_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “ALL OUT FOR BASEBALL” “Boss” Russell was waiting for Jeff when, a little later than his usual hour for reporting, he appeared in the editorial rooms of the _Freeman_.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “ALL OUT FOR BASEBALL” “Boss” Russell was waiting for Jeff when, a little later than his usual hour for reporting, he appeared in the editorial rooms of the _Freeman_.
immediately past
From this reading Want to congratulate you and thank you for last night’s work.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading “ALL OUT FOR BASEBALL” “Boss” Russell was waiting for Jeff when, a little later than his usual hour for reporting, he appeared in the editorial rooms of the _Freeman_.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “ALL OUT FOR BASEBALL” “Boss” Russell was waiting for Jeff when, a little later than his usual hour for reporting, he appeared in the editorial rooms of the _Freeman_.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Hello, my boy.
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Want to congratulate you and thank you for last night’s work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “ALL OUT FOR BASEBALL” “Boss” Russell was waiting for Jeff when, a little later than his usual hour for reporting, he appeared in the editorial rooms of the _Freeman_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was a smile on the usually grim face of the editor.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “ALL OUT FOR BASEBALL” “Boss” Russell was waiting for Jeff when, a little later than his usual hour for reporting, he appeared in the editorial rooms of the _Freeman_.
the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television
From this reading “ALL OUT FOR BASEBALL” “Boss” Russell was waiting for Jeff when, a little later than his usual hour for reporting, he appeared in the editorial rooms of the _Freeman_.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading “ALL OUT FOR BASEBALL” “Boss” Russell was waiting for Jeff when, a little later than his usual hour for reporting, he appeared in the editorial rooms of the _Freeman_.
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading “ALL OUT FOR BASEBALL” “Boss” Russell was waiting for Jeff when, a little later than his usual hour for reporting, he appeared in the editorial rooms of the _Freeman_.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Been waiting to see you.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading There was a smile on the usually grim face of the editor.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “ALL OUT FOR BASEBALL” “Boss” Russell was waiting for Jeff when, a little later than his usual hour for reporting, he appeared in the editorial rooms of the _Freeman_.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Want to congratulate you and thank you for last night’s work.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “ALL OUT FOR BASEBALL” “Boss” Russell was waiting for Jeff when, a little later than his usual hour for reporting, he appeared in the editorial rooms of the _Freeman_.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a smile on the usually grim face of the editor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Been waiting to see you.
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading “ALL OUT FOR BASEBALL” “Boss” Russell was waiting for Jeff when, a little later than his usual hour for reporting, he appeared in the editorial rooms of the _Freeman_.
under normal conditions
From this reading There was a smile on the usually grim face of the editor.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading “ALL OUT FOR BASEBALL” “Boss” Russell was waiting for Jeff when, a little later than his usual hour for reporting, he appeared in the editorial rooms of the _Freeman_.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Want to congratulate you and thank you for last night’s work.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “ALL OUT FOR BASEBALL” “Boss” Russell was waiting for Jeff when, a little later than his usual hour for reporting, he appeared in the editorial rooms of the _Freeman_.
at the time that
From this reading “ALL OUT FOR BASEBALL” “Boss” Russell was waiting for Jeff when, a little later than his usual hour for reporting, he appeared in the editorial rooms of the _Freeman_.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Want to congratulate you and thank you for last night’s work.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Been waiting to see you.
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