used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Two of the fielders were running swiftly backward, but there wasn't a chance in a hundred of their catching it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DALE'S CHANCE To Tompkins, watching with bated breath and clenched fists, it seemed as if the ball would never drop.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DALE'S CHANCE To Tompkins, watching with bated breath and clenched fists, it seemed as if the ball would never drop.
on or to one side
From this reading Bat flung aside and toe-clips digging into the ground, Blake was speeding toward first.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading Two of the fielders were running swiftly backward, but there wasn't a chance in a hundred of their catching it.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading DALE'S CHANCE To Tompkins, watching with bated breath and clenched fists, it seemed as if the ball would never drop.
BatnounUS /bæt/
nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
From this reading Bat flung aside and toe-clips digging into the ground, Blake was speeding toward first.
batedadjectiveUS /ˈbeɪtɪd/
diminished or moderated
From this reading DALE'S CHANCE To Tompkins, watching with bated breath and clenched fists, it seemed as if the ball would never drop.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the ball hit the turf he had rounded the sack.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading Bat flung aside and toe-clips digging into the ground, Blake was speeding toward first.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading DALE'S CHANCE To Tompkins, watching with bated breath and clenched fists, it seemed as if the ball would never drop.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Two of the fielders were running swiftly backward, but there wasn't a chance in a hundred of their catching it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the time Pete Oliver had recovered it and lined it in, the runner was panting on second.
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading Two of the fielders were running swiftly backward, but there wasn't a chance in a hundred of their catching it.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading DALE'S CHANCE To Tompkins, watching with bated breath and clenched fists, it seemed as if the ball would never drop.
clenchedadjectiveUS /klentʃt/
closed or squeezed together tightly
From this reading DALE'S CHANCE To Tompkins, watching with bated breath and clenched fists, it seemed as if the ball would never drop.
DALE'SnounUS /deɪlz/
possessive form of “dale” — an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading DALE'S CHANCE To Tompkins, watching with bated breath and clenched fists, it seemed as if the ball would never drop.
diggingnounUS /ˈdɪɡɪŋ/
the act of digging
From this reading Bat flung aside and toe-clips digging into the ground, Blake was speeding toward first.
let fall to the ground
From this reading DALE'S CHANCE To Tompkins, watching with bated breath and clenched fists, it seemed as if the ball would never drop.
fieldersnounUS /ˈfiːldərz/
plural of “fielder” — a member of the baseball team that is in the field instead of at bat
From this reading Two of the fielders were running swiftly backward, but there wasn't a chance in a hundred of their catching it.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Bat flung aside and toe-clips digging into the ground, Blake was speeding toward first.
fistsnounUS /fɪsts/
plural of “fist” — a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading DALE'S CHANCE To Tompkins, watching with bated breath and clenched fists, it seemed as if the ball would never drop.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Bat flung aside and toe-clips digging into the ground, Blake was speeding toward first.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Bat flung aside and toe-clips digging into the ground, Blake was speeding toward first.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before the ball hit the turf he had rounded the sack.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before the ball hit the turf he had rounded the sack.
cause to move by striking
From this reading Before the ball hit the turf he had rounded the sack.
ten 10s
From this reading Two of the fielders were running swiftly backward, but there wasn't a chance in a hundred of their catching it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading DALE'S CHANCE To Tompkins, watching with bated breath and clenched fists, it seemed as if the ball would never drop.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two of the fielders were running swiftly backward, but there wasn't a chance in a hundred of their catching it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Bat flung aside and toe-clips digging into the ground, Blake was speeding toward first.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading DALE'S CHANCE To Tompkins, watching with bated breath and clenched fists, it seemed as if the ball would never drop.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading By the time Pete Oliver had recovered it and lined it in, the runner was panting on second.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading DALE'S CHANCE To Tompkins, watching with bated breath and clenched fists, it seemed as if the ball would never drop.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two of the fielders were running swiftly backward, but there wasn't a chance in a hundred of their catching it.
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading By the time Pete Oliver had recovered it and lined it in, the runner was panting on second.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By the time Pete Oliver had recovered it and lined it in, the runner was panting on second.
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading By the time Pete Oliver had recovered it and lined it in, the runner was panting on second.
Pete
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From this reading By the time Pete Oliver had recovered it and lined it in, the runner was panting on second.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading By the time Pete Oliver had recovered it and lined it in, the runner was panting on second.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading Before the ball hit the turf he had rounded the sack.
runnernounUS /ˈrʌnər/
someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading By the time Pete Oliver had recovered it and lined it in, the runner was panting on second.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Two of the fielders were running swiftly backward, but there wasn't a chance in a hundred of their catching it.
sacknounUS /sæk/
a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
From this reading Before the ball hit the turf he had rounded the sack.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading By the time Pete Oliver had recovered it and lined it in, the runner was panting on second.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading DALE'S CHANCE To Tompkins, watching with bated breath and clenched fists, it seemed as if the ball would never drop.
speedingnounUS /ˈspiːdɪŋ/
changing location rapidly
From this reading Bat flung aside and toe-clips digging into the ground, Blake was speeding toward first.
in a swift manner
From this reading Two of the fielders were running swiftly backward, but there wasn't a chance in a hundred of their catching it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DALE'S CHANCE To Tompkins, watching with bated breath and clenched fists, it seemed as if the ball would never drop.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Two of the fielders were running swiftly backward, but there wasn't a chance in a hundred of their catching it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Two of the fielders were running swiftly backward, but there wasn't a chance in a hundred of their catching it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By the time Pete Oliver had recovered it and lined it in, the runner was panting on second.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DALE'S CHANCE To Tompkins, watching with bated breath and clenched fists, it seemed as if the ball would never drop.
toe-clips
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From this reading Bat flung aside and toe-clips digging into the ground, Blake was speeding toward first.
Tompkins
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From this reading DALE'S CHANCE To Tompkins, watching with bated breath and clenched fists, it seemed as if the ball would never drop.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Bat flung aside and toe-clips digging into the ground, Blake was speeding toward first.
turfnounUS /tɜːrf/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading Before the ball hit the turf he had rounded the sack.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two of the fielders were running swiftly backward, but there wasn't a chance in a hundred of their catching it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bat flung aside and toe-clips digging into the ground, Blake was speeding toward first.
wasn't
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From this reading Two of the fielders were running swiftly backward, but there wasn't a chance in a hundred of their catching it.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading DALE'S CHANCE To Tompkins, watching with bated breath and clenched fists, it seemed as if the ball would never drop.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Two of the fielders were running swiftly backward, but there wasn't a chance in a hundred of their catching it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DALE'S CHANCE To Tompkins, watching with bated breath and clenched fists, it seemed as if the ball would never drop.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading DALE'S CHANCE To Tompkins, watching with bated breath and clenched fists, it seemed as if the ball would never drop.
