Chapter I

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Not a man sees first, Tom; don’t lose ’em.”

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The runner who, at the sound of bat meeting ball, had shot away from second base, slowed his pace and dropped his head disconsolately as he left the path to the plate and turned toward the bench.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE STOLEN RUN “That settles that,” groaned the captain of the Crimson nine as the long fly settled gracefully into the hands of the Blue’s left-fielder.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The runner who, at the sound of bat meeting ball, had shot away from second base, slowed his pace and dropped his head disconsolately as he left the path to the plate and turned toward the bench.

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From this reading The runner who, at the sound of bat meeting ball, had shot away from second base, slowed his pace and dropped his head disconsolately as he left the path to the plate and turned toward the bench.

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From this reading The runner who, at the sound of bat meeting ball, had shot away from second base, slowed his pace and dropped his head disconsolately as he left the path to the plate and turned toward the bench.

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From this reading The runner who, at the sound of bat meeting ball, had shot away from second base, slowed his pace and dropped his head disconsolately as he left the path to the plate and turned toward the bench.

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From this reading The runner who, at the sound of bat meeting ball, had shot away from second base, slowed his pace and dropped his head disconsolately as he left the path to the plate and turned toward the bench.

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From this reading The runner who, at the sound of bat meeting ball, had shot away from second base, slowed his pace and dropped his head disconsolately as he left the path to the plate and turned toward the bench.

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From this reading THE STOLEN RUN “That settles that,” groaned the captain of the Crimson nine as the long fly settled gracefully into the hands of the Blue’s left-fielder.

a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage

From this reading THE STOLEN RUN “That settles that,” groaned the captain of the Crimson nine as the long fly settled gracefully into the hands of the Blue’s left-fielder.

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From this reading “Come on, fellows,” said the captain cheerfully.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading “Come on, fellows,” said the captain cheerfully.

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From this reading THE STOLEN RUN “That settles that,” groaned the captain of the Crimson nine as the long fly settled gracefully into the hands of the Blue’s left-fielder.

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From this reading The runner who, at the sound of bat meeting ball, had shot away from second base, slowed his pace and dropped his head disconsolately as he left the path to the plate and turned toward the bench.

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From this reading Not a man sees first, Tom; don’t lose ’em.”

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From this reading The runner who, at the sound of bat meeting ball, had shot away from second base, slowed his pace and dropped his head disconsolately as he left the path to the plate and turned toward the bench.

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From this reading “We’ve got to hold ’em tight.

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From this reading “Come on, fellows,” said the captain cheerfully.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Not a man sees first, Tom; don’t lose ’em.”

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From this reading THE STOLEN RUN “That settles that,” groaned the captain of the Crimson nine as the long fly settled gracefully into the hands of the Blue’s left-fielder.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The runner who, at the sound of bat meeting ball, had shot away from second base, slowed his pace and dropped his head disconsolately as he left the path to the plate and turned toward the bench.

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From this reading “We’ve got to hold ’em tight.

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From this reading THE STOLEN RUN “That settles that,” groaned the captain of the Crimson nine as the long fly settled gracefully into the hands of the Blue’s left-fielder.

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From this reading THE STOLEN RUN “That settles that,” groaned the captain of the Crimson nine as the long fly settled gracefully into the hands of the Blue’s left-fielder.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The runner who, at the sound of bat meeting ball, had shot away from second base, slowed his pace and dropped his head disconsolately as he left the path to the plate and turned toward the bench.

members of a ship’s crew

From this reading THE STOLEN RUN “That settles that,” groaned the captain of the Crimson nine as the long fly settled gracefully into the hands of the Blue’s left-fielder.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The runner who, at the sound of bat meeting ball, had shot away from second base, slowed his pace and dropped his head disconsolately as he left the path to the plate and turned toward the bench.

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From this reading The runner who, at the sound of bat meeting ball, had shot away from second base, slowed his pace and dropped his head disconsolately as he left the path to the plate and turned toward the bench.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The runner who, at the sound of bat meeting ball, had shot away from second base, slowed his pace and dropped his head disconsolately as he left the path to the plate and turned toward the bench.

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From this reading “We’ve got to hold ’em tight.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE STOLEN RUN “That settles that,” groaned the captain of the Crimson nine as the long fly settled gracefully into the hands of the Blue’s left-fielder.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading The runner who, at the sound of bat meeting ball, had shot away from second base, slowed his pace and dropped his head disconsolately as he left the path to the plate and turned toward the bench.

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From this reading THE STOLEN RUN “That settles that,” groaned the captain of the Crimson nine as the long fly settled gracefully into the hands of the Blue’s left-fielder.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading THE STOLEN RUN “That settles that,” groaned the captain of the Crimson nine as the long fly settled gracefully into the hands of the Blue’s left-fielder.

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From this reading Not a man sees first, Tom; don’t lose ’em.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Not a man sees first, Tom; don’t lose ’em.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The runner who, at the sound of bat meeting ball, had shot away from second base, slowed his pace and dropped his head disconsolately as he left the path to the plate and turned toward the bench.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE STOLEN RUN “That settles that,” groaned the captain of the Crimson nine as the long fly settled gracefully into the hands of the Blue’s left-fielder.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not a man sees first, Tom; don’t lose ’em.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE STOLEN RUN “That settles that,” groaned the captain of the Crimson nine as the long fly settled gracefully into the hands of the Blue’s left-fielder.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Come on, fellows,” said the captain cheerfully.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The runner who, at the sound of bat meeting ball, had shot away from second base, slowed his pace and dropped his head disconsolately as he left the path to the plate and turned toward the bench.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The runner who, at the sound of bat meeting ball, had shot away from second base, slowed his pace and dropped his head disconsolately as he left the path to the plate and turned toward the bench.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The runner who, at the sound of bat meeting ball, had shot away from second base, slowed his pace and dropped his head disconsolately as he left the path to the plate and turned toward the bench.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE STOLEN RUN “That settles that,” groaned the captain of the Crimson nine as the long fly settled gracefully into the hands of the Blue’s left-fielder.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The runner who, at the sound of bat meeting ball, had shot away from second base, slowed his pace and dropped his head disconsolately as he left the path to the plate and turned toward the bench.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Come on, fellows,” said the captain cheerfully.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The runner who, at the sound of bat meeting ball, had shot away from second base, slowed his pace and dropped his head disconsolately as he left the path to the plate and turned toward the bench.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Not a man sees first, Tom; don’t lose ’em.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE STOLEN RUN “That settles that,” groaned the captain of the Crimson nine as the long fly settled gracefully into the hands of the Blue’s left-fielder.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE STOLEN RUN “That settles that,” groaned the captain of the Crimson nine as the long fly settled gracefully into the hands of the Blue’s left-fielder.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The runner who, at the sound of bat meeting ball, had shot away from second base, slowed his pace and dropped his head disconsolately as he left the path to the plate and turned toward the bench.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The runner who, at the sound of bat meeting ball, had shot away from second base, slowed his pace and dropped his head disconsolately as he left the path to the plate and turned toward the bench.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The runner who, at the sound of bat meeting ball, had shot away from second base, slowed his pace and dropped his head disconsolately as he left the path to the plate and turned toward the bench.

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From this reading THE STOLEN RUN “That settles that,” groaned the captain of the Crimson nine as the long fly settled gracefully into the hands of the Blue’s left-fielder.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE STOLEN RUN “That settles that,” groaned the captain of the Crimson nine as the long fly settled gracefully into the hands of the Blue’s left-fielder.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE STOLEN RUN “That settles that,” groaned the captain of the Crimson nine as the long fly settled gracefully into the hands of the Blue’s left-fielder.

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From this reading “We’ve got to hold ’em tight.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The runner who, at the sound of bat meeting ball, had shot away from second base, slowed his pace and dropped his head disconsolately as he left the path to the plate and turned toward the bench.

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From this reading Not a man sees first, Tom; don’t lose ’em.”

in the direction of

From this reading The runner who, at the sound of bat meeting ball, had shot away from second base, slowed his pace and dropped his head disconsolately as he left the path to the plate and turned toward the bench.

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From this reading The runner who, at the sound of bat meeting ball, had shot away from second base, slowed his pace and dropped his head disconsolately as he left the path to the plate and turned toward the bench.

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From this reading “We’ve got to hold ’em tight.

which person or people

From this reading The runner who, at the sound of bat meeting ball, had shot away from second base, slowed his pace and dropped his head disconsolately as he left the path to the plate and turned toward the bench.