used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WILD PITCH April at its best is an uncertain month, and April this spring lived up to its reputation.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading No sooner had the baseball candidates grown accustomed to the feel of soft and springy turf under their feet than a three-days’ rain began and they were forced to retire again to the dim and unsympathetic cage.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Then the sun shone forth again and, after another day of indoor confinement, the players once more trailed down to Lothrop Field.
anew
From this reading No sooner had the baseball candidates grown accustomed to the feel of soft and springy turf under their feet than a three-days’ rain began and they were forced to retire again to the dim and unsympathetic cage.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A WILD PITCH April at its best is an uncertain month, and April this spring lived up to its reputation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A WILD PITCH April at its best is an uncertain month, and April this spring lived up to its reputation.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Then the sun shone forth again and, after another day of indoor confinement, the players once more trailed down to Lothrop Field.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading A WILD PITCH April at its best is an uncertain month, and April this spring lived up to its reputation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A WILD PITCH April at its best is an uncertain month, and April this spring lived up to its reputation.
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 No sooner had the baseball candidates grown accustomed to the feel of soft and springy turf under their feet than a three-days’ rain began and they were forced to retire again to the dim and unsympathetic cage.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The track and field candidates defied weather conditions until the cinders held pools of water and the pits became of the consistency of oatmeal porridge.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading No sooner had the baseball candidates grown accustomed to the feel of soft and springy turf under their feet than a three-days’ rain began and they were forced to retire again to the dim and unsympathetic cage.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading A WILD PITCH April at its best is an uncertain month, and April this spring lived up to its reputation.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The diamond was far from dry, but the sun was warm and a little south-east breeze promised its best efforts.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The diamond was far from dry, but the sun was warm and a little south-east breeze promised its best efforts.
cagenounUS /keɪdʒ/
an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading No sooner had the baseball candidates grown accustomed to the feel of soft and springy turf under their feet than a three-days’ rain began and they were forced to retire again to the dim and unsympathetic cage.
candidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading No sooner had the baseball candidates grown accustomed to the feel of soft and springy turf under their feet than a three-days’ rain began and they were forced to retire again to the dim and unsympathetic cage.
cindersnounUS /ˈsɪndərz/
plural of “cinder” — a fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire
From this reading The track and field candidates defied weather conditions until the cinders held pools of water and the pits became of the consistency of oatmeal porridge.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading The track and field candidates defied weather conditions until the cinders held pools of water and the pits became of the consistency of oatmeal porridge.
confinementnounUS /kənˈfaɪnmənt/
concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
From this reading Then the sun shone forth again and, after another day of indoor confinement, the players once more trailed down to Lothrop Field.
consistencynounUS /kənˈsɪstənsi/
the property of holding together and retaining its shape
From this reading The track and field candidates defied weather conditions until the cinders held pools of water and the pits became of the consistency of oatmeal porridge.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Then the sun shone forth again and, after another day of indoor confinement, the players once more trailed down to Lothrop Field.
defiedverbUS /dɪˈfaɪd/
inflected form of “defy” — resist or confront with resistance
From this reading The track and field candidates defied weather conditions until the cinders held pools of water and the pits became of the consistency of oatmeal porridge.
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading The diamond was far from dry, but the sun was warm and a little south-east breeze promised its best efforts.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading No sooner had the baseball candidates grown accustomed to the feel of soft and springy turf under their feet than a three-days’ rain began and they were forced to retire again to the dim and unsympathetic cage.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Then the sun shone forth again and, after another day of indoor confinement, the players once more trailed down to Lothrop Field.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading The diamond was far from dry, but the sun was warm and a little south-east breeze promised its best efforts.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The diamond was far from dry, but the sun was warm and a little south-east breeze promised its best efforts.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The diamond was far from dry, but the sun was warm and a little south-east breeze promised its best efforts.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading No sooner had the baseball candidates grown accustomed to the feel of soft and springy turf under their feet than a three-days’ rain began and they were forced to retire again to the dim and unsympathetic cage.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading No sooner had the baseball candidates grown accustomed to the feel of soft and springy turf under their feet than a three-days’ rain began and they were forced to retire again to the dim and unsympathetic cage.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading The track and field candidates defied weather conditions until the cinders held pools of water and the pits became of the consistency of oatmeal porridge.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading No sooner had the baseball candidates grown accustomed to the feel of soft and springy turf under their feet than a three-days’ rain began and they were forced to retire again to the dim and unsympathetic cage.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then the sun shone forth again and, after another day of indoor confinement, the players once more trailed down to Lothrop Field.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The diamond was far from dry, but the sun was warm and a little south-east breeze promised its best efforts.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading No sooner had the baseball candidates grown accustomed to the feel of soft and springy turf under their feet than a three-days’ rain began and they were forced to retire again to the dim and unsympathetic cage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No sooner had the baseball candidates grown accustomed to the feel of soft and springy turf under their feet than a three-days’ rain began and they were forced to retire again to the dim and unsympathetic cage.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The track and field candidates defied weather conditions until the cinders held pools of water and the pits became of the consistency of oatmeal porridge.
indooradjectiveUS /ˈɪndɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place within a building
From this reading Then the sun shone forth again and, after another day of indoor confinement, the players once more trailed down to Lothrop Field.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A WILD PITCH April at its best is an uncertain month, and April this spring lived up to its reputation.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A WILD PITCH April at its best is an uncertain month, and April this spring lived up to its reputation.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The diamond was far from dry, but the sun was warm and a little south-east breeze promised its best efforts.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading A WILD PITCH April at its best is an uncertain month, and April this spring lived up to its reputation.
Lothrop
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then the sun shone forth again and, after another day of indoor confinement, the players once more trailed down to Lothrop Field.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading A WILD PITCH April at its best is an uncertain month, and April this spring lived up to its reputation.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Then the sun shone forth again and, after another day of indoor confinement, the players once more trailed down to Lothrop Field.
not any; not one
From this reading No sooner had the baseball candidates grown accustomed to the feel of soft and springy turf under their feet than a three-days’ rain began and they were forced to retire again to the dim and unsympathetic cage.
oatmealnounUS /ˈoʊtmiːl/
porridge made of rolled oats
From this reading The track and field candidates defied weather conditions until the cinders held pools of water and the pits became of the consistency of oatmeal porridge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No sooner had the baseball candidates grown accustomed to the feel of soft and springy turf under their feet than a three-days’ rain began and they were forced to retire again to the dim and unsympathetic cage.
on one occasion
From this reading Then the sun shone forth again and, after another day of indoor confinement, the players once more trailed down to Lothrop Field.
PITCHnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading A WILD PITCH April at its best is an uncertain month, and April this spring lived up to its reputation.
pitsnounUS /pɪts/
plural of “pit” — a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)
From this reading The track and field candidates defied weather conditions until the cinders held pools of water and the pits became of the consistency of oatmeal porridge.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading Then the sun shone forth again and, after another day of indoor confinement, the players once more trailed down to Lothrop Field.
poolsnounUS /puːlz/
plural of “pool” — an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading The track and field candidates defied weather conditions until the cinders held pools of water and the pits became of the consistency of oatmeal porridge.
porridgenounUS /ˈpɔːrədʒ/
soft food made by boiling oatmeal or other meal or legumes in water or milk until thick
From this reading The track and field candidates defied weather conditions until the cinders held pools of water and the pits became of the consistency of oatmeal porridge.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading The diamond was far from dry, but the sun was warm and a little south-east breeze promised its best efforts.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading No sooner had the baseball candidates grown accustomed to the feel of soft and springy turf under their feet than a three-days’ rain began and they were forced to retire again to the dim and unsympathetic cage.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading A WILD PITCH April at its best is an uncertain month, and April this spring lived up to its reputation.
retireverbUS /rɪˈtaɪr/
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading No sooner had the baseball candidates grown accustomed to the feel of soft and springy turf under their feet than a three-days’ rain began and they were forced to retire again to the dim and unsympathetic cage.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading Then the sun shone forth again and, after another day of indoor confinement, the players once more trailed down to Lothrop Field.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading No sooner had the baseball candidates grown accustomed to the feel of soft and springy turf under their feet than a three-days’ rain began and they were forced to retire again to the dim and unsympathetic cage.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading No sooner had the baseball candidates grown accustomed to the feel of soft and springy turf under their feet than a three-days’ rain began and they were forced to retire again to the dim and unsympathetic cage.
south-eastadverb
to, toward, or in the southeast
From this reading The diamond was far from dry, but the sun was warm and a little south-east breeze promised its best efforts.
the season of growth
From this reading A WILD PITCH April at its best is an uncertain month, and April this spring lived up to its reputation.
springyadjective
elastic; rebounds readily
From this reading No sooner had the baseball candidates grown accustomed to the feel of soft and springy turf under their feet than a three-days’ rain began and they were forced to retire again to the dim and unsympathetic cage.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Then the sun shone forth again and, after another day of indoor confinement, the players once more trailed down to Lothrop Field.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No sooner had the baseball candidates grown accustomed to the feel of soft and springy turf under their feet than a three-days’ rain began and they were forced to retire again to the dim and unsympathetic cage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading No sooner had the baseball candidates grown accustomed to the feel of soft and springy turf under their feet than a three-days’ rain began and they were forced to retire again to the dim and unsympathetic cage.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading No sooner had the baseball candidates grown accustomed to the feel of soft and springy turf under their feet than a three-days’ rain began and they were forced to retire again to the dim and unsympathetic cage.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the sun shone forth again and, after another day of indoor confinement, the players once more trailed down to Lothrop Field.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No sooner had the baseball candidates grown accustomed to the feel of soft and springy turf under their feet than a three-days’ rain began and they were forced to retire again to the dim and unsympathetic cage.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A WILD PITCH April at its best is an uncertain month, and April this spring lived up to its reputation.
three-days
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No sooner had the baseball candidates grown accustomed to the feel of soft and springy turf under their feet than a three-days’ rain began and they were forced to retire again to the dim and unsympathetic cage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A WILD PITCH April at its best is an uncertain month, and April this spring lived up to its reputation.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading The track and field candidates defied weather conditions until the cinders held pools of water and the pits became of the consistency of oatmeal porridge.
trailedverbUS /treɪld/
past form of “trail” — to lag or linger behind
From this reading Then the sun shone forth again and, after another day of indoor confinement, the players once more trailed down to Lothrop Field.
turfnounUS /tɜːrf/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading No sooner had the baseball candidates grown accustomed to the feel of soft and springy turf under their feet than a three-days’ rain began and they were forced to retire again to the dim and unsympathetic cage.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading A WILD PITCH April at its best is an uncertain month, and April this spring lived up to its reputation.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading No sooner had the baseball candidates grown accustomed to the feel of soft and springy turf under their feet than a three-days’ rain began and they were forced to retire again to the dim and unsympathetic cage.
unsympatheticadjectiveUS /ənˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
not sympathetic or disposed toward
From this reading No sooner had the baseball candidates grown accustomed to the feel of soft and springy turf under their feet than a three-days’ rain began and they were forced to retire again to the dim and unsympathetic cage.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The track and field candidates defied weather conditions until the cinders held pools of water and the pits became of the consistency of oatmeal porridge.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A WILD PITCH April at its best is an uncertain month, and April this spring lived up to its reputation.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The diamond was far from dry, but the sun was warm and a little south-east breeze promised its best efforts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The diamond was far from dry, but the sun was warm and a little south-east breeze promised its best efforts.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading The track and field candidates defied weather conditions until the cinders held pools of water and the pits became of the consistency of oatmeal porridge.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The track and field candidates defied weather conditions until the cinders held pools of water and the pits became of the consistency of oatmeal porridge.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading No sooner had the baseball candidates grown accustomed to the feel of soft and springy turf under their feet than a three-days’ rain began and they were forced to retire again to the dim and unsympathetic cage.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading A WILD PITCH April at its best is an uncertain month, and April this spring lived up to its reputation.
