used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TRIPLE PLAY The seventh inning began with Tracy Gilberth at bat.
(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 Tracy struck out ingloriously, just as he had done pretty much all through the game.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He watched Vose with interest while that lanky youth settled himself to his task, hopeful that at last Robinson’s star player was weary enough to allow the opponents to hit him.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Vose’s arm was tired, beyond a doubt, but he only took more time at his work, his curves remaining as puzzling as ever.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Vose’s arm was tired, beyond a doubt, but he only took more time at his work, his curves remaining as puzzling as ever.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A TRIPLE PLAY The seventh inning began with Tracy Gilberth at bat.
batnounUS /bæt/
nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
From this reading A TRIPLE PLAY The seventh inning began with Tracy Gilberth at bat.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A TRIPLE PLAY The seventh inning began with Tracy Gilberth at bat.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Vose’s arm was tired, beyond a doubt, but he only took more time at his work, his curves remaining as puzzling as ever.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Tracy was doomed to disappointment.
curvesnounUS /kɜːrvz/
plural of “curve” — the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading Vose’s arm was tired, beyond a doubt, but he only took more time at his work, his curves remaining as puzzling as ever.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading But Tracy was doomed to disappointment.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Tracy struck out ingloriously, just as he had done pretty much all through the game.
doomedadjectiveUS /duːmd/
marked for certain death
From this reading But Tracy was doomed to disappointment.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Vose’s arm was tired, beyond a doubt, but he only took more time at his work, his curves remaining as puzzling as ever.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He watched Vose with interest while that lanky youth settled himself to his task, hopeful that at last Robinson’s star player was weary enough to allow the opponents to hit him.
at any time
From this reading Vose’s arm was tired, beyond a doubt, but he only took more time at his work, his curves remaining as puzzling as ever.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Tracy struck out ingloriously, just as he had done pretty much all through the game.
Gilberth
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From this reading A TRIPLE PLAY The seventh inning began with Tracy Gilberth at bat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Tracy struck out ingloriously, just as he had done pretty much all through the game.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He watched Vose with interest while that lanky youth settled himself to his task, hopeful that at last Robinson’s star player was weary enough to allow the opponents to hit him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He watched Vose with interest while that lanky youth settled himself to his task, hopeful that at last Robinson’s star player was weary enough to allow the opponents to hit him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He watched Vose with interest while that lanky youth settled himself to his task, hopeful that at last Robinson’s star player was weary enough to allow the opponents to hit him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He watched Vose with interest while that lanky youth settled himself to his task, hopeful that at last Robinson’s star player was weary enough to allow the opponents to hit him.
cause to move by striking
From this reading He watched Vose with interest while that lanky youth settled himself to his task, hopeful that at last Robinson’s star player was weary enough to allow the opponents to hit him.
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading He watched Vose with interest while that lanky youth settled himself to his task, hopeful that at last Robinson’s star player was weary enough to allow the opponents to hit him.
ingloriouslyadverb
in a dishonorable manner or to a dishonorable degree
From this reading Tracy struck out ingloriously, just as he had done pretty much all through the game.
inningnounUS /ˈɪnɪŋ/
(baseball) one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat
From this reading A TRIPLE PLAY The seventh inning began with Tracy Gilberth at bat.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He watched Vose with interest while that lanky youth settled himself to his task, hopeful that at last Robinson’s star player was weary enough to allow the opponents to hit him.
and nothing more
From this reading Tracy struck out ingloriously, just as he had done pretty much all through the game.
lankyadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋki/
tall and thin and having long slender limbs
From this reading He watched Vose with interest while that lanky youth settled himself to his task, hopeful that at last Robinson’s star player was weary enough to allow the opponents to hit him.
immediately past
From this reading He watched Vose with interest while that lanky youth settled himself to his task, hopeful that at last Robinson’s star player was weary enough to allow the opponents to hit him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Vose’s arm was tired, beyond a doubt, but he only took more time at his work, his curves remaining as puzzling as ever.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Tracy struck out ingloriously, just as he had done pretty much all through the game.
and nothing more
From this reading Vose’s arm was tired, beyond a doubt, but he only took more time at his work, his curves remaining as puzzling as ever.
opponentsnounUS /əˈpoʊnənts/
plural of “opponent” — a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading He watched Vose with interest while that lanky youth settled himself to his task, hopeful that at last Robinson’s star player was weary enough to allow the opponents to hit him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Tracy struck out ingloriously, just as he had done pretty much all through the game.
participate in games or sport
From this reading A TRIPLE PLAY The seventh inning began with Tracy Gilberth at bat.
playernounUS /ˈpleɪər/
a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading He watched Vose with interest while that lanky youth settled himself to his task, hopeful that at last Robinson’s star player was weary enough to allow the opponents to hit him.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Tracy struck out ingloriously, just as he had done pretty much all through the game.
puzzlingadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəlɪŋ/
not clear to the understanding
From this reading Vose’s arm was tired, beyond a doubt, but he only took more time at his work, his curves remaining as puzzling as ever.
not used up
From this reading Vose’s arm was tired, beyond a doubt, but he only took more time at his work, his curves remaining as puzzling as ever.
Robinson'snounUS /ˈrɑːbənsənz/
possessive form of “robinson” — English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)
From this reading He watched Vose with interest while that lanky youth settled himself to his task, hopeful that at last Robinson’s star player was weary enough to allow the opponents to hit him.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading He watched Vose with interest while that lanky youth settled himself to his task, hopeful that at last Robinson’s star player was weary enough to allow the opponents to hit him.
seventhadjectiveUS /ˈsevənθ/
coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
From this reading A TRIPLE PLAY The seventh inning began with Tracy Gilberth at bat.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading He watched Vose with interest while that lanky youth settled himself to his task, hopeful that at last Robinson’s star player was weary enough to allow the opponents to hit him.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Tracy struck out ingloriously, just as he had done pretty much all through the game.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading He watched Vose with interest while that lanky youth settled himself to his task, hopeful that at last Robinson’s star player was weary enough to allow the opponents to hit him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He watched Vose with interest while that lanky youth settled himself to his task, hopeful that at last Robinson’s star player was weary enough to allow the opponents to hit him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TRIPLE PLAY The seventh inning began with Tracy Gilberth at bat.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Tracy struck out ingloriously, just as he had done pretty much all through the game.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Vose’s arm was tired, beyond a doubt, but he only took more time at his work, his curves remaining as puzzling as ever.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Vose’s arm was tired, beyond a doubt, but he only took more time at his work, his curves remaining as puzzling as ever.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He watched Vose with interest while that lanky youth settled himself to his task, hopeful that at last Robinson’s star player was weary enough to allow the opponents to hit him.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Vose’s arm was tired, beyond a doubt, but he only took more time at his work, his curves remaining as puzzling as ever.
TracynounUS /ˈtreɪsi/
United States film actor who appeared in many films with Katharine Hepburn (1900-1967)
From this reading A TRIPLE PLAY The seventh inning began with Tracy Gilberth at bat.
TRIPLEverbUS /ˈtrɪpəl/
increase threefold
From this reading A TRIPLE PLAY The seventh inning began with Tracy Gilberth at bat.
Vose
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From this reading He watched Vose with interest while that lanky youth settled himself to his task, hopeful that at last Robinson’s star player was weary enough to allow the opponents to hit him.
Vose's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Vose’s arm was tired, beyond a doubt, but he only took more time at his work, his curves remaining as puzzling as ever.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He watched Vose with interest while that lanky youth settled himself to his task, hopeful that at last Robinson’s star player was weary enough to allow the opponents to hit him.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading He watched Vose with interest while that lanky youth settled himself to his task, hopeful that at last Robinson’s star player was weary enough to allow the opponents to hit him.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading He watched Vose with interest while that lanky youth settled himself to his task, hopeful that at last Robinson’s star player was weary enough to allow the opponents to hit him.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He watched Vose with interest while that lanky youth settled himself to his task, hopeful that at last Robinson’s star player was weary enough to allow the opponents to hit him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A TRIPLE PLAY The seventh inning began with Tracy Gilberth at bat.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Vose’s arm was tired, beyond a doubt, but he only took more time at his work, his curves remaining as puzzling as ever.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading He watched Vose with interest while that lanky youth settled himself to his task, hopeful that at last Robinson’s star player was weary enough to allow the opponents to hit him.
