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umpire
an official at a baseball game

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"Strike one," the umpire said.
let drive
fire as from a gun

NOTES:
But Flynn let drive a single, to the wonderment of all,
And Blake, the much despis-ed, tore the cover off the ball;
And when the dust had lifted, and the men saw what had occurred,
There was Jimmy safe at second and Flynn a-hugging third.
spheroid
a shape that is generated by rotating an ellipse around one of its axes

NOTES:
With a smile of Christian charity great Casey's visage shone;
He stilled the rising tumult; he bade the game go on;
He signaled to the pitcher, and once more the spheroid flew;
But Casey still ignored it, and the umpire said, "Strike two."
batsman
(baseball) a ballplayer who is batting

NOTES:
Close by the sturdy batsman the ball unheeded sped-
"That ain't my style," said Casey.
straggle
wander from a direct or straight course

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A straggling few got up to go in deep despair.
doff
remove

NOTES:
And when, responding to the cheers, he lightly doffed his hat,
No stranger in the crowd could doubt 'twas Casey at the bat.
muffle
deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

NOTES:
From the benches, black with people, there went up a muffled roar,
Like the beating of the storm-waves on a stern and distant shore.
bat
a club used for hitting a ball in various games

NOTES:
The rest
Clung to that hope which springs eternal in the human breast;
They thought, if only Casey could get but a whack at that -
We'd put up even money, now, with Casey at the bat.
hurtle
move with or as if with a rushing sound

NOTES:
And now the leather-covered sphere came hurtling through the air,
And Casey stood a-watching it in haughty grandeur there.
pitcher
(baseball) the person who does the pitching

NOTES:
Then while the writhing pitcher ground the ball into his hip,
Defiance gleamed in Casey's eye, a sneer curled Casey's lip.
writhe
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

NOTES:
Then while the writhing pitcher ground the ball into his hip,
Defiance gleamed in Casey's eye, a sneer curled Casey's lip.
wonderment
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

NOTES:
But Flynn let drive a single, to the wonderment of all,
And Blake, the much despis-ed, tore the cover off the ball;
And when the dust had lifted, and the men saw what had occurred,
There was Jimmy safe at second and Flynn a-hugging third.
somewhere
in or at or to some place

NOTES:
Oh, somewhere in this favored land the sun is shining bright;
The band is playing somewhere, and somewhere hearts are light,
And somewhere men are laughing, and somewhere children shout;
But there is no joy in Mudville - mighty Casey has struck out.
hugging
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)

NOTES:
But Flynn let drive a single, to the wonderment of all,
And Blake, the much despis-ed, tore the cover off the ball;
And when the dust had lifted, and the men saw what had occurred,
There was Jimmy safe at second and Flynn a-hugging third.
unheeded
disregarded

NOTES:
Close by the sturdy batsman the ball unheeded sped-
"That ain't my style," said Casey.
ball
an object with a spherical shape

NOTES:
But Flynn let drive a single, to the wonderment of all,
And Blake, the much despis-ed, tore the cover off the ball;
And when the dust had lifted, and the men saw what had occurred,
There was Jimmy safe at second and Flynn a-hugging third.
Blake
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)

NOTES:
But Flynn preceded Casey, as did also Jimmy Blake,
And the former was a lulu and the latter was a cake;
So upon that stricken multitude grim melancholy sat,
For there seemed but little chance of Casey's getting to the bat.
let it go
not act

NOTES:
And now the pitcher holds the ball, and now he lets it go,
And now the air is shattered by the force of Casey's blow.
maddened
marked by extreme anger

NOTES:
"Fraud!" cried the maddened thousands, and echo answered fraud;
But one scornful look from Casey and the audience was awed.
inning
(baseball) one of nine divisions of play during which each team has a turn at bat

NOTES:
The Outlook wasn't brilliant for the Mudville nine that day:
The score stood four to two, with but one inning more to play.
whack
the act of hitting vigorously

NOTES:
The rest
Clung to that hope which springs eternal in the human breast;
They thought, if only Casey could get but a whack at that -
We'd put up even money, now, with Casey at the bat.
rumble
to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds

NOTES:
Then from 5,000 throats and more there rose a lusty yell;
It rumbled through the valley, it rattled in the dell;
It knocked upon the mountain and recoiled upon the flat,
For Casey, mighty Casey, was advancing to the bat.
writhing
moving in a twisting or snake-like or wormlike fashion

NOTES:
Then while the writhing pitcher ground the ball into his hip,
Defiance gleamed in Casey's eye, a sneer curled Casey's lip.
fraud
intentional deception resulting in injury to another person

NOTES:
"Fraud!" cried the maddened thousands, and echo answered fraud;
But one scornful look from Casey and the audience was awed.
sneer
a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls

NOTES:
Then while the writhing pitcher ground the ball into his hip,
Defiance gleamed in Casey's eye, a sneer curled Casey's lip.
lulu
a very attractive or seductive looking woman

NOTES:
But Flynn preceded Casey, as did also Jimmy Blake,
And the former was a lulu and the latter was a cake;
So upon that stricken multitude grim melancholy sat,
For there seemed but little chance of Casey's getting to the bat.
straggling
spreading out in different directions

NOTES:
A straggling few got up to go in deep despair.
lusty
vigorously passionate

NOTES:
Then from 5,000 throats and more there rose a lusty yell;
It rumbled through the valley, it rattled in the dell;
It knocked upon the mountain and recoiled upon the flat,
For Casey, mighty Casey, was advancing to the bat.
barrow
a cart for carrying small loads; has handles and one or more wheels

NOTES:
And then when Cooney died at first, and Barrows did the same,
A sickly silence fell upon the patrons of the game.
awed
inspired by a feeling of fearful wonderment or reverence

NOTES:
"Fraud!" cried the maddened thousands, and echo answered fraud;
But one scornful look from Casey and the audience was awed.
dell
a small wooded hollow

NOTES:
Then from 5,000 throats and more there rose a lusty yell;
It rumbled through the valley, it rattled in the dell;
It knocked upon the mountain and recoiled upon the flat,
For Casey, mighty Casey, was advancing to the bat.
scornful
expressing extreme contempt

NOTES:
"Fraud!" cried the maddened thousands, and echo answered fraud;
But one scornful look from Casey and the audience was awed.
precede
be earlier in time; go back further

NOTES:
But Flynn preceded Casey, as did also Jimmy Blake,
And the former was a lulu and the latter was a cake;
So upon that stricken multitude grim melancholy sat,
For there seemed but little chance of Casey's getting to the bat.
visage
the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)

NOTES:
With a smile of Christian charity great Casey's visage shone;
He stilled the rising tumult; he bade the game go on;
He signaled to the pitcher, and once more the spheroid flew;
But Casey still ignored it, and the umpire said, "Strike two."
jimmy
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

NOTES:
But Flynn preceded Casey, as did also Jimmy Blake,
And the former was a lulu and the latter was a cake;
So upon that stricken multitude grim melancholy sat,
For there seemed but little chance of Casey's getting to the bat.
strike out
set out on a course of action

NOTES:
Oh, somewhere in this favored land the sun is shining bright;
The band is playing somewhere, and somewhere hearts are light,
And somewhere men are laughing, and somewhere children shout;
But there is no joy in Mudville - mighty Casey has struck out.
sickly
somewhat ill or prone to illness

NOTES:
And then when Cooney died at first, and Barrows did the same,
A sickly silence fell upon the patrons of the game.
rattled
thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (`rattled' is an informal term)

NOTES:
Then from 5,000 throats and more there rose a lusty yell;
It rumbled through the valley, it rattled in the dell;
It knocked upon the mountain and recoiled upon the flat,
For Casey, mighty Casey, was advancing to the bat.
muffled
wrapped up especially for protection or secrecy

NOTES:
From the benches, black with people, there went up a muffled roar,
Like the beating of the storm-waves on a stern and distant shore.
recoil
spring back; spring away from an impact

NOTES:
Then from 5,000 throats and more there rose a lusty yell;
It rumbled through the valley, it rattled in the dell;
It knocked upon the mountain and recoiled upon the flat,
For Casey, mighty Casey, was advancing to the bat.
clenched
closed or squeezed together tightly

NOTES:
The sneer is gone from Casey's lip, his teeth are clenched in hate;
He pounds with cruel violence his bat upon the plate.
madden
make mad

NOTES:
"Fraud!" cried the maddened thousands, and echo answered fraud;
But one scornful look from Casey and the audience was awed.
curled
of hair having curls

NOTES:
Then while the writhing pitcher ground the ball into his hip,
Defiance gleamed in Casey's eye, a sneer curled Casey's lip.
outlook
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations

NOTES:
The Outlook wasn't brilliant for the Mudville nine that day:
The score stood four to two, with but one inning more to play.
clench
squeeze together tightly

NOTES:
The sneer is gone from Casey's lip, his teeth are clenched in hate;
He pounds with cruel violence his bat upon the plate.
stern
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

NOTES:
From the benches, black with people, there went up a muffled roar,
Like the beating of the storm-waves on a stern and distant shore.
hug
squeeze (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

NOTES:
But Flynn let drive a single, to the wonderment of all,
And Blake, the much despis-ed, tore the cover off the ball;
And when the dust had lifted, and the men saw what had occurred,
There was Jimmy safe at second and Flynn a-hugging third.
rattle
make short successive sounds

NOTES:
Then from 5,000 throats and more there rose a lusty yell;
It rumbled through the valley, it rattled in the dell;
It knocked upon the mountain and recoiled upon the flat,
For Casey, mighty Casey, was advancing to the bat.
ignore
refuse to acknowledge

NOTES:
With a smile of Christian charity great Casey's visage shone;
He stilled the rising tumult; he bade the game go on;
He signaled to the pitcher, and once more the spheroid flew;
But Casey still ignored it, and the umpire said, "Strike two."
sturdy
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

NOTES:
Close by the sturdy batsman the ball unheeded sped-
"That ain't my style," said Casey.
haughty
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy

NOTES:
And now the leather-covered sphere came hurtling through the air,
And Casey stood a-watching it in haughty grandeur there.
shattered
ruined or disrupted

NOTES:
And now the pitcher holds the ball, and now he lets it go,
And now the air is shattered by the force of Casey's blow.
applaud
clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval

NOTES:
Ten thousand eyes were on him as he rubbed his hands with dirt;
Five thousand tongues applauded when he wiped them on his shirt.
tumult
a state of commotion and noise and confusion

NOTES:
With a smile of Christian charity great Casey's visage shone;
He stilled the rising tumult; he bade the game go on;
He signaled to the pitcher, and once more the spheroid flew;
But Casey still ignored it, and the umpire said, "Strike two."
ignored
disregarded

NOTES:
With a smile of Christian charity great Casey's visage shone;
He stilled the rising tumult; he bade the game go on;
He signaled to the pitcher, and once more the spheroid flew;
But Casey still ignored it, and the umpire said, "Strike two."
grandeur
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand

NOTES:
And now the leather-covered sphere came hurtling through the air,
And Casey stood a-watching it in haughty grandeur there.
hip
either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh

NOTES:
Then while the writhing pitcher ground the ball into his hip,
Defiance gleamed in Casey's eye, a sneer curled Casey's lip.
defiance
a hostile challenge

NOTES:
Then while the writhing pitcher ground the ball into his hip,
Defiance gleamed in Casey's eye, a sneer curled Casey's lip.
favored
preferred above all others and treated with partiality

NOTES:
Oh, somewhere in this favored land the sun is shining bright;
The band is playing somewhere, and somewhere hearts are light,
And somewhere men are laughing, and somewhere children shout;
But there is no joy in Mudville - mighty Casey has struck out.
ten thousand
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and one thousand

NOTES:
Ten thousand eyes were on him as he rubbed his hands with dirt;
Five thousand tongues applauded when he wiped them on his shirt.
dirt
the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock

NOTES:
Ten thousand eyes were on him as he rubbed his hands with dirt;
Five thousand tongues applauded when he wiped them on his shirt.
shatter
break into many pieces

NOTES:
And now the pitcher holds the ball, and now he lets it go,
And now the air is shattered by the force of Casey's blow.
awe
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

NOTES:
"Fraud!" cried the maddened thousands, and echo answered fraud;
But one scornful look from Casey and the audience was awed.
tore
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column

NOTES:
But Flynn let drive a single, to the wonderment of all,
And Blake, the much despis-ed, tore the cover off the ball;
And when the dust had lifted, and the men saw what had occurred,
There was Jimmy safe at second and Flynn a-hugging third.
stricken
grievously affected especially by disease

NOTES:
But Flynn preceded Casey, as did also Jimmy Blake,
And the former was a lulu and the latter was a cake;
So upon that stricken multitude grim melancholy sat,
For there seemed but little chance of Casey's getting to the bat.
patron
someone who supports or champions something

NOTES:
And then when Cooney died at first, and Barrows did the same,
A sickly silence fell upon the patrons of the game.
mighty
having or showing great strength or force or intensity

NOTES:
Then from 5,000 throats and more there rose a lusty yell;
It rumbled through the valley, it rattled in the dell;
It knocked upon the mountain and recoiled upon the flat,
For Casey, mighty Casey, was advancing to the bat.
advancing
moving forward

NOTES:
Then from 5,000 throats and more there rose a lusty yell;
It rumbled through the valley, it rattled in the dell;
It knocked upon the mountain and recoiled upon the flat,
For Casey, mighty Casey, was advancing to the bat.
sphere
a three-dimensional closed surface such that every point on the surface is equidistant from the center

NOTES:
And now the leather-covered sphere came hurtling through the air,
And Casey stood a-watching it in haughty grandeur there.
shine
emit light; be bright, as of the sun or a light

NOTES:
With a smile of Christian charity great Casey's visage shone;
He stilled the rising tumult; he bade the game go on;
He signaled to the pitcher, and once more the spheroid flew;
But Casey still ignored it, and the umpire said, "Strike two."
kill
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

NOTES:
"Kill him!
leather
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

NOTES:
And now the leather-covered sphere came hurtling through the air,
And Casey stood a-watching it in haughty grandeur there.
go by
pass by

NOTES:
They saw his face grow stern and cold, they saw his muscles strain,
And they knew that Casey wouldn't let that ball go by again.
shout
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)

NOTES:
Kill the umpire!" shouted someone on the stand;
And its likely they'd a-killed him had not Casey raised his hand.
grim
harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance

NOTES:
But Flynn preceded Casey, as did also Jimmy Blake,
And the former was a lulu and the latter was a cake;
So upon that stricken multitude grim melancholy sat,
For there seemed but little chance of Casey's getting to the bat.
wipe
rub with a circular motion

NOTES:
Ten thousand eyes were on him as he rubbed his hands with dirt;
Five thousand tongues applauded when he wiped them on his shirt.
curl
form a curl, curve, or kink

NOTES:
Then while the writhing pitcher ground the ball into his hip,
Defiance gleamed in Casey's eye, a sneer curled Casey's lip.
put up
place so as to be noticed

NOTES:
The rest
Clung to that hope which springs eternal in the human breast;
They thought, if only Casey could get but a whack at that -
We'd put up even money, now, with Casey at the bat.
fall upon
find unexpectedly

NOTES:
And then when Cooney died at first, and Barrows did the same,
A sickly silence fell upon the patrons of the game.
yell
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

NOTES:
Then from 5,000 throats and more there rose a lusty yell;
It rumbled through the valley, it rattled in the dell;
It knocked upon the mountain and recoiled upon the flat,
For Casey, mighty Casey, was advancing to the bat.
strike
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

NOTES:
"Strike one," the umpire said.
lightly
with little weight or force

NOTES:
And when, responding to the cheers, he lightly doffed his hat,
No stranger in the crowd could doubt 'twas Casey at the bat.
bench
a long seat for more than one person

NOTES:
From the benches, black with people, there went up a muffled roar,
Like the beating of the storm-waves on a stern and distant shore.
cling to
hold firmly, usually with one's hands

NOTES:
The rest
Clung to that hope which springs eternal in the human breast;
They thought, if only Casey could get but a whack at that -
We'd put up even money, now, with Casey at the bat.
beating
the act of overcoming or outdoing

NOTES:
From the benches, black with people, there went up a muffled roar,
Like the beating of the storm-waves on a stern and distant shore.
muscle
animal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells

NOTES:
They saw his face grow stern and cold, they saw his muscles strain,
And they knew that Casey wouldn't let that ball go by again.
thousand
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

NOTES:
Ten thousand eyes were on him as he rubbed his hands with dirt;
Five thousand tongues applauded when he wiped them on his shirt.
multitude
a large indefinite number

NOTES:
But Flynn preceded Casey, as did also Jimmy Blake,
And the former was a lulu and the latter was a cake;
So upon that stricken multitude grim melancholy sat,
For there seemed but little chance of Casey's getting to the bat.
cake
baked goods made from or based on a mixture of flour, sugar, eggs, and fat

NOTES:
But Flynn preceded Casey, as did also Jimmy Blake,
And the former was a lulu and the latter was a cake;
So upon that stricken multitude grim melancholy sat,
For there seemed but little chance of Casey's getting to the bat.
lip
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

NOTES:
Then while the writhing pitcher ground the ball into his hip,
Defiance gleamed in Casey's eye, a sneer curled Casey's lip.
rub
move over something with pressure

NOTES:
Ten thousand eyes were on him as he rubbed his hands with dirt;
Five thousand tongues applauded when he wiped them on his shirt.
shirt
a garment worn on the upper half of the body

NOTES:
Ten thousand eyes were on him as he rubbed his hands with dirt;
Five thousand tongues applauded when he wiped them on his shirt.
melancholy
a constitutional tendency to be gloomy and depressed

NOTES:
But Flynn preceded Casey, as did also Jimmy Blake,
And the former was a lulu and the latter was a cake;
So upon that stricken multitude grim melancholy sat,
For there seemed but little chance of Casey's getting to the bat.
charity
an institution set up to provide help to the needy

NOTES:
With a smile of Christian charity great Casey's visage shone;
He stilled the rising tumult; he bade the game go on;
He signaled to the pitcher, and once more the spheroid flew;
But Casey still ignored it, and the umpire said, "Strike two."
gleam
a flash of light (especially reflected light)

NOTES:
Then while the writhing pitcher ground the ball into his hip,
Defiance gleamed in Casey's eye, a sneer curled Casey's lip.
respond
show a response or a reaction to something

NOTES:
And when, responding to the cheers, he lightly doffed his hat,
No stranger in the crowd could doubt 'twas Casey at the bat.
shining
the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it

NOTES:
Oh, somewhere in this favored land the sun is shining bright;
The band is playing somewhere, and somewhere hearts are light,
And somewhere men are laughing, and somewhere children shout;
But there is no joy in Mudville - mighty Casey has struck out.
game
an amusement or pastime

NOTES:
And then when Cooney died at first, and Barrows did the same,
A sickly silence fell upon the patrons of the game.
someone
a human being

NOTES:
Kill the umpire!" shouted someone on the stand;
And its likely they'd a-killed him had not Casey raised his hand.
echo
the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves

NOTES:
"Fraud!" cried the maddened thousands, and echo answered fraud;
But one scornful look from Casey and the audience was awed.
eternal
continuing forever or indefinitely

NOTES:
The rest
Clung to that hope which springs eternal in the human breast;
They thought, if only Casey could get but a whack at that -
We'd put up even money, now, with Casey at the bat.
there
in or at that place

NOTES:
But Flynn preceded Casey, as did also Jimmy Blake,
And the former was a lulu and the latter was a cake;
So upon that stricken multitude grim melancholy sat,
For there seemed but little chance of Casey's getting to the bat.
cling
hold on tightly or tenaciously

NOTES:
The rest
Clung to that hope which springs eternal in the human breast;
They thought, if only Casey could get but a whack at that -
We'd put up even money, now, with Casey at the bat.
shouted
in a vehement outcry

NOTES:
Kill the umpire!" shouted someone on the stand;
And its likely they'd a-killed him had not Casey raised his hand.
ease
freedom from difficulty or hardship or effort

NOTES:
There was ease in Casey's manner as he stepped into his place;
There was pride in Casey's bearing and a smile on Casey's face.
throat
the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone

NOTES:
Then from 5,000 throats and more there rose a lusty yell;
It rumbled through the valley, it rattled in the dell;
It knocked upon the mountain and recoiled upon the flat,
For Casey, mighty Casey, was advancing to the bat.
get up
rise to one's feet

NOTES:
A straggling few got up to go in deep despair.
cruel
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

NOTES:
The sneer is gone from Casey's lip, his teeth are clenched in hate;
He pounds with cruel violence his bat upon the plate.
go in
to come or go into

NOTES:
A straggling few got up to go in deep despair.
violence
a turbulent state resulting in injuries and destruction etc.

NOTES:
The sneer is gone from Casey's lip, his teeth are clenched in hate;
He pounds with cruel violence his bat upon the plate.
laughing
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

NOTES:
Oh, somewhere in this favored land the sun is shining bright;
The band is playing somewhere, and somewhere hearts are light,
And somewhere men are laughing, and somewhere children shout;
But there is no joy in Mudville - mighty Casey has struck out.
despair
a state in which all hope is lost or absent

NOTES:
A straggling few got up to go in deep despair.
lifted
held up in the air

NOTES:
But Flynn let drive a single, to the wonderment of all,
And Blake, the much despis-ed, tore the cover off the ball;
And when the dust had lifted, and the men saw what had occurred,
There was Jimmy safe at second and Flynn a-hugging third.
go up
move upward

NOTES:
From the benches, black with people, there went up a muffled roar,
Like the beating of the storm-waves on a stern and distant shore.
brilliant
full of light; shining intensely

NOTES:
The Outlook wasn't brilliant for the Mudville nine that day:
The score stood four to two, with but one inning more to play.
roar
make a loud noise, as of animal

NOTES:
From the benches, black with people, there went up a muffled roar,
Like the beating of the storm-waves on a stern and distant shore.
cheer
a cry or shout of approval

NOTES:
And when, responding to the cheers, he lightly doffed his hat,
No stranger in the crowd could doubt 'twas Casey at the bat.
cover
provide with a covering or cause to be covered

NOTES:
But Flynn let drive a single, to the wonderment of all,
And Blake, the much despis-ed, tore the cover off the ball;
And when the dust had lifted, and the men saw what had occurred,
There was Jimmy safe at second and Flynn a-hugging third.
signal
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

NOTES:
With a smile of Christian charity great Casey's visage shone;
He stilled the rising tumult; he bade the game go on;
He signaled to the pitcher, and once more the spheroid flew;
But Casey still ignored it, and the umpire said, "Strike two."
saw
hand tool having a toothed blade for cutting

NOTES:
But Flynn let drive a single, to the wonderment of all,
And Blake, the much despis-ed, tore the cover off the ball;
And when the dust had lifted, and the men saw what had occurred,
There was Jimmy safe at second and Flynn a-hugging third.
play
engage in recreational activities rather than work; occupy oneself in a diversion

NOTES:
The Outlook wasn't brilliant for the Mudville nine that day:
The score stood four to two, with but one inning more to play.
teeth
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal

NOTES:
The sneer is gone from Casey's lip, his teeth are clenched in hate;
He pounds with cruel violence his bat upon the plate.
dust
fine powdery material such as dry earth or pollen that can be blown about in the air

NOTES:
But Flynn let drive a single, to the wonderment of all,
And Blake, the much despis-ed, tore the cover off the ball;
And when the dust had lifted, and the men saw what had occurred,
There was Jimmy safe at second and Flynn a-hugging third.
score
a number that expresses the accomplishment of a team or an individual in a game or contest

NOTES:
The Outlook wasn't brilliant for the Mudville nine that day:
The score stood four to two, with but one inning more to play.
strain
to exert much effort or energy

NOTES:
They saw his face grow stern and cold, they saw his muscles strain,
And they knew that Casey wouldn't let that ball go by again.
flat
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

NOTES:
Then from 5,000 throats and more there rose a lusty yell;
It rumbled through the valley, it rattled in the dell;
It knocked upon the mountain and recoiled upon the flat,
For Casey, mighty Casey, was advancing to the bat.
knock
deliver a sharp blow or push :"He knocked the glass clear across the room"

NOTES:
Then from 5,000 throats and more there rose a lusty yell;
It rumbled through the valley, it rattled in the dell;
It knocked upon the mountain and recoiled upon the flat,
For Casey, mighty Casey, was advancing to the bat.
plate
dish on which food is served or from which food is eaten

NOTES:
The sneer is gone from Casey's lip, his teeth are clenched in hate;
He pounds with cruel violence his bat upon the plate.
bearing
characteristic way of bearing one's body

NOTES:
There was ease in Casey's manner as he stepped into his place;
There was pride in Casey's bearing and a smile on Casey's face.
smile
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

NOTES:
There was ease in Casey's manner as he stepped into his place;
There was pride in Casey's bearing and a smile on Casey's face.
audience
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

NOTES:
"Fraud!" cried the maddened thousands, and echo answered fraud;
But one scornful look from Casey and the audience was awed.
watching
the act of observing; taking a patient look

NOTES:
And now the leather-covered sphere came hurtling through the air,
And Casey stood a-watching it in haughty grandeur there.
raise
move upwards

NOTES:
Kill the umpire!" shouted someone on the stand;
And its likely they'd a-killed him had not Casey raised his hand.
playing
the action of taking part in a game or sport or other recreation

NOTES:
Oh, somewhere in this favored land the sun is shining bright;
The band is playing somewhere, and somewhere hearts are light,
And somewhere men are laughing, and somewhere children shout;
But there is no joy in Mudville - mighty Casey has struck out.
tooth
hard bonelike structures in the jaws of vertebrates; used for biting and chewing or for attack and defense

NOTES:
The sneer is gone from Casey's lip, his teeth are clenched in hate;
He pounds with cruel violence his bat upon the plate.
now
at the present moment

NOTES:
The rest
Clung to that hope which springs eternal in the human breast;
They thought, if only Casey could get but a whack at that -
We'd put up even money, now, with Casey at the bat.
hearts
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

NOTES:
Oh, somewhere in this favored land the sun is shining bright;
The band is playing somewhere, and somewhere hearts are light,
And somewhere men are laughing, and somewhere children shout;
But there is no joy in Mudville - mighty Casey has struck out.
breast
either of two soft fleshy milk-secreting glandular organs on the chest of a woman

NOTES:
The rest
Clung to that hope which springs eternal in the human breast;
They thought, if only Casey could get but a whack at that -
We'd put up even money, now, with Casey at the bat.
distant
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

NOTES:
From the benches, black with people, there went up a muffled roar,
Like the beating of the storm-waves on a stern and distant shore.
stand
be standing; be upright

NOTES:
The Outlook wasn't brilliant for the Mudville nine that day:
The score stood four to two, with but one inning more to play.
tongue
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

NOTES:
Ten thousand eyes were on him as he rubbed his hands with dirt;
Five thousand tongues applauded when he wiped them on his shirt.
band
an unofficial association of people or groups

NOTES:
Oh, somewhere in this favored land the sun is shining bright;
The band is playing somewhere, and somewhere hearts are light,
And somewhere men are laughing, and somewhere children shout;
But there is no joy in Mudville - mighty Casey has struck out.
once more
anew

NOTES:
With a smile of Christian charity great Casey's visage shone;
He stilled the rising tumult; he bade the game go on;
He signaled to the pitcher, and once more the spheroid flew;
But Casey still ignored it, and the umpire said, "Strike two."
pride
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

NOTES:
There was ease in Casey's manner as he stepped into his place;
There was pride in Casey's bearing and a smile on Casey's face.
rising
sloping upward

NOTES:
With a smile of Christian charity great Casey's visage shone;
He stilled the rising tumult; he bade the game go on;
He signaled to the pitcher, and once more the spheroid flew;
But Casey still ignored it, and the umpire said, "Strike two."
bid
propose a payment

NOTES:
With a smile of Christian charity great Casey's visage shone;
He stilled the rising tumult; he bade the game go on;
He signaled to the pitcher, and once more the spheroid flew;
But Casey still ignored it, and the umpire said, "Strike two."
advance
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

NOTES:
Then from 5,000 throats and more there rose a lusty yell;
It rumbled through the valley, it rattled in the dell;
It knocked upon the mountain and recoiled upon the flat,
For Casey, mighty Casey, was advancing to the bat.
favor
an act of gracious kindness

NOTES:
Oh, somewhere in this favored land the sun is shining bright;
The band is playing somewhere, and somewhere hearts are light,
And somewhere men are laughing, and somewhere children shout;
But there is no joy in Mudville - mighty Casey has struck out.
air
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

NOTES:
And now the leather-covered sphere came hurtling through the air,
And Casey stood a-watching it in haughty grandeur there.
hate
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

NOTES:
The sneer is gone from Casey's lip, his teeth are clenched in hate;
He pounds with cruel violence his bat upon the plate.
storm
a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning

NOTES:
From the benches, black with people, there went up a muffled roar,
Like the beating of the storm-waves on a stern and distant shore.
get to
arrive at the point of

NOTES:
But Flynn preceded Casey, as did also Jimmy Blake,
And the former was a lulu and the latter was a cake;
So upon that stricken multitude grim melancholy sat,
For there seemed but little chance of Casey's getting to the bat.
but
and nothing more

NOTES:
The Outlook wasn't brilliant for the Mudville nine that day:
The score stood four to two, with but one inning more to play.
style
how something is done or how it happens

NOTES:
Close by the sturdy batsman the ball unheeded sped-
"That ain't my style," said Casey.
safe
free from danger or the risk of harm

NOTES:
But Flynn let drive a single, to the wonderment of all,
And Blake, the much despis-ed, tore the cover off the ball;
And when the dust had lifted, and the men saw what had occurred,
There was Jimmy safe at second and Flynn a-hugging third.
valley
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

NOTES:
Then from 5,000 throats and more there rose a lusty yell;
It rumbled through the valley, it rattled in the dell;
It knocked upon the mountain and recoiled upon the flat,
For Casey, mighty Casey, was advancing to the bat.
stranger
an individual that one is not acquainted with

NOTES:
And when, responding to the cheers, he lightly doffed his hat,
No stranger in the crowd could doubt 'twas Casey at the bat.
pound
16 ounces avoirdupois

NOTES:
The sneer is gone from Casey's lip, his teeth are clenched in hate;
He pounds with cruel violence his bat upon the plate.
hat
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

NOTES:
And when, responding to the cheers, he lightly doffed his hat,
No stranger in the crowd could doubt 'twas Casey at the bat.
nine
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

NOTES:
The Outlook wasn't brilliant for the Mudville nine that day:
The score stood four to two, with but one inning more to play.
rise
move upward

NOTES:
Then from 5,000 throats and more there rose a lusty yell;
It rumbled through the valley, it rattled in the dell;
It knocked upon the mountain and recoiled upon the flat,
For Casey, mighty Casey, was advancing to the bat.
lift
raise from a lower to a higher position

NOTES:
But Flynn let drive a single, to the wonderment of all,
And Blake, the much despis-ed, tore the cover off the ball;
And when the dust had lifted, and the men saw what had occurred,
There was Jimmy safe at second and Flynn a-hugging third.
occur
come to pass

NOTES:
But Flynn let drive a single, to the wonderment of all,
And Blake, the much despis-ed, tore the cover off the ball;
And when the dust had lifted, and the men saw what had occurred,
There was Jimmy safe at second and Flynn a-hugging third.
covered
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

NOTES:
And now the leather-covered sphere came hurtling through the air,
And Casey stood a-watching it in haughty grandeur there.
likely
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

NOTES:
Kill the umpire!" shouted someone on the stand;
And its likely they'd a-killed him had not Casey raised his hand.
joy
the emotion of great happiness

NOTES:
Oh, somewhere in this favored land the sun is shining bright;
The band is playing somewhere, and somewhere hearts are light,
And somewhere men are laughing, and somewhere children shout;
But there is no joy in Mudville - mighty Casey has struck out.
struck
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

NOTES:
Oh, somewhere in this favored land the sun is shining bright;
The band is playing somewhere, and somewhere hearts are light,
And somewhere men are laughing, and somewhere children shout;
But there is no joy in Mudville - mighty Casey has struck out.
bright
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

NOTES:
Oh, somewhere in this favored land the sun is shining bright;
The band is playing somewhere, and somewhere hearts are light,
And somewhere men are laughing, and somewhere children shout;
But there is no joy in Mudville - mighty Casey has struck out.
to that
to that

NOTES:
The rest
Clung to that hope which springs eternal in the human breast;
They thought, if only Casey could get but a whack at that -
We'd put up even money, now, with Casey at the bat.
shore
the land along the edge of a body of water

NOTES:
From the benches, black with people, there went up a muffled roar,
Like the beating of the storm-waves on a stern and distant shore.
wave
(physics) a movement up and down or back and forth

NOTES:
From the benches, black with people, there went up a muffled roar,
Like the beating of the storm-waves on a stern and distant shore.
raised
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

NOTES:
Kill the umpire!" shouted someone on the stand;
And its likely they'd a-killed him had not Casey raised his hand.
silence
the state of being silent (as when no one is speaking)

NOTES:
And then when Cooney died at first, and Barrows did the same,
A sickly silence fell upon the patrons of the game.
be on
appear in a show, on T.V. or radio

NOTES:
Ten thousand eyes were on him as he rubbed his hands with dirt;
Five thousand tongues applauded when he wiped them on his shirt.
latter
the second of two or the second mentioned of two

NOTES:
But Flynn preceded Casey, as did also Jimmy Blake,
And the former was a lulu and the latter was a cake;
So upon that stricken multitude grim melancholy sat,
For there seemed but little chance of Casey's getting to the bat.
beat
hit repeatedly

NOTES:
From the benches, black with people, there went up a muffled roar,
Like the beating of the storm-waves on a stern and distant shore.
speed
a rate (usually rapid) at which something happens

NOTES:
Close by the sturdy batsman the ball unheeded sped-
"That ain't my style," said Casey.
single
existing alone or consisting of one entity or part or aspect or individual

NOTES:
But Flynn let drive a single, to the wonderment of all,
And Blake, the much despis-ed, tore the cover off the ball;
And when the dust had lifted, and the men saw what had occurred,
There was Jimmy safe at second and Flynn a-hugging third.
getting
the act of acquiring something

NOTES:
But Flynn preceded Casey, as did also Jimmy Blake,
And the former was a lulu and the latter was a cake;
So upon that stricken multitude grim melancholy sat,
For there seemed but little chance of Casey's getting to the bat.
crowd
a large number of things or people considered together

NOTES:
And when, responding to the cheers, he lightly doffed his hat,
No stranger in the crowd could doubt 'twas Casey at the bat.
Christian
a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination

NOTES:
With a smile of Christian charity great Casey's visage shone;
He stilled the rising tumult; he bade the game go on;
He signaled to the pitcher, and once more the spheroid flew;
But Casey still ignored it, and the umpire said, "Strike two."
get
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

NOTES:
A straggling few got up to go in deep despair.
blow
be in motion due to some air or water current

NOTES:
And now the pitcher holds the ball, and now he lets it go,
And now the air is shattered by the force of Casey's blow.
former
the first of two or the first mentioned of two

NOTES:
But Flynn preceded Casey, as did also Jimmy Blake,
And the former was a lulu and the latter was a cake;
So upon that stricken multitude grim melancholy sat,
For there seemed but little chance of Casey's getting to the bat.
face
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

NOTES:
There was ease in Casey's manner as he stepped into his place;
There was pride in Casey's bearing and a smile on Casey's face.
sun
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

NOTES:
Oh, somewhere in this favored land the sun is shining bright;
The band is playing somewhere, and somewhere hearts are light,
And somewhere men are laughing, and somewhere children shout;
But there is no joy in Mudville - mighty Casey has struck out.
chance
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

NOTES:
But Flynn preceded Casey, as did also Jimmy Blake,
And the former was a lulu and the latter was a cake;
So upon that stricken multitude grim melancholy sat,
For there seemed but little chance of Casey's getting to the bat.
cold
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

NOTES:
They saw his face grow stern and cold, they saw his muscles strain,
And they knew that Casey wouldn't let that ball go by again.
mountain
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

NOTES:
Then from 5,000 throats and more there rose a lusty yell;
It rumbled through the valley, it rattled in the dell;
It knocked upon the mountain and recoiled upon the flat,
For Casey, mighty Casey, was advancing to the bat.
tear
separate or cause to separate abruptly

NOTES:
But Flynn let drive a single, to the wonderment of all,
And Blake, the much despis-ed, tore the cover off the ball;
And when the dust had lifted, and the men saw what had occurred,
There was Jimmy safe at second and Flynn a-hugging third.
fly
travel through the air; be airborne

NOTES:
With a smile of Christian charity great Casey's visage shone;
He stilled the rising tumult; he bade the game go on;
He signaled to the pitcher, and once more the spheroid flew;
But Casey still ignored it, and the umpire said, "Strike two."
third
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

NOTES:
But Flynn let drive a single, to the wonderment of all,
And Blake, the much despis-ed, tore the cover off the ball;
And when the dust had lifted, and the men saw what had occurred,
There was Jimmy safe at second and Flynn a-hugging third.
die
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

NOTES:
And then when Cooney died at first, and Barrows did the same,
A sickly silence fell upon the patrons of the game.
eye
the organ of sight

NOTES:
Ten thousand eyes were on him as he rubbed his hands with dirt;
Five thousand tongues applauded when he wiped them on his shirt.
still
not in physical motion

NOTES:
With a smile of Christian charity great Casey's visage shone;
He stilled the rising tumult; he bade the game go on;
He signaled to the pitcher, and once more the spheroid flew;
But Casey still ignored it, and the umpire said, "Strike two."
then
at that time

NOTES:
And then when Cooney died at first, and Barrows did the same,
A sickly silence fell upon the patrons of the game.
deep
having great spatial extension or penetration downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or laterally or outward from a center; sometimes used in combination

NOTES:
A straggling few got up to go in deep despair.
fell
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

NOTES:
And then when Cooney died at first, and Barrows did the same,
A sickly silence fell upon the patrons of the game.
rose
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

NOTES:
Then from 5,000 throats and more there rose a lusty yell;
It rumbled through the valley, it rattled in the dell;
It knocked upon the mountain and recoiled upon the flat,
For Casey, mighty Casey, was advancing to the bat.
go on
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

NOTES:
With a smile of Christian charity great Casey's visage shone;
He stilled the rising tumult; he bade the game go on;
He signaled to the pitcher, and once more the spheroid flew;
But Casey still ignored it, and the umpire said, "Strike two."
through
having finished or arrived at completion

NOTES:
Then from 5,000 throats and more there rose a lusty yell;
It rumbled through the valley, it rattled in the dell;
It knocked upon the mountain and recoiled upon the flat,
For Casey, mighty Casey, was advancing to the bat.
up to
busy or occupied with

NOTES:
A straggling few got up to go in deep despair.
more
(comparative of `much' used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

NOTES:
The Outlook wasn't brilliant for the Mudville nine that day:
The score stood four to two, with but one inning more to play.
ten
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

NOTES:
Ten thousand eyes were on him as he rubbed his hands with dirt;
Five thousand tongues applauded when he wiped them on his shirt.
doubt
the state of being unsure of something

NOTES:
And when, responding to the cheers, he lightly doffed his hat,
No stranger in the crowd could doubt 'twas Casey at the bat.
drive
operate or control a vehicle

NOTES:
But Flynn let drive a single, to the wonderment of all,
And Blake, the much despis-ed, tore the cover off the ball;
And when the dust had lifted, and the men saw what had occurred,
There was Jimmy safe at second and Flynn a-hugging third.
laugh
produce laughter

NOTES:
Oh, somewhere in this favored land the sun is shining bright;
The band is playing somewhere, and somewhere hearts are light,
And somewhere men are laughing, and somewhere children shout;
But there is no joy in Mudville - mighty Casey has struck out.
human
any living or extinct member of the family Hominidae characterized by superior intelligence, articulate speech, and erect carriage

NOTES:
The rest
Clung to that hope which springs eternal in the human breast;
They thought, if only Casey could get but a whack at that -
We'd put up even money, now, with Casey at the bat.
see
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

NOTES:
But Flynn let drive a single, to the wonderment of all,
And Blake, the much despis-ed, tore the cover off the ball;
And when the dust had lifted, and the men saw what had occurred,
There was Jimmy safe at second and Flynn a-hugging third.
manner
how something is done or how it happens

NOTES:
There was ease in Casey's manner as he stepped into his place;
There was pride in Casey's bearing and a smile on Casey's face.
grind
reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading

NOTES:
Then while the writhing pitcher ground the ball into his hip,
Defiance gleamed in Casey's eye, a sneer curled Casey's lip.
watch
look attentively

NOTES:
And now the leather-covered sphere came hurtling through the air,
And Casey stood a-watching it in haughty grandeur there.
step
the act of changing location by raising the foot and setting it down

NOTES:
There was ease in Casey's manner as he stepped into his place;
There was pride in Casey's bearing and a smile on Casey's face.
gone
no longer retained

NOTES:
The sneer is gone from Casey's lip, his teeth are clenched in hate;
He pounds with cruel violence his bat upon the plate.
men
the force of workers available

NOTES:
But Flynn let drive a single, to the wonderment of all,
And Blake, the much despis-ed, tore the cover off the ball;
And when the dust had lifted, and the men saw what had occurred,
There was Jimmy safe at second and Flynn a-hugging third.
hand
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

NOTES:
Ten thousand eyes were on him as he rubbed his hands with dirt;
Five thousand tongues applauded when he wiped them on his shirt.
black
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

NOTES:
From the benches, black with people, there went up a muffled roar,
Like the beating of the storm-waves on a stern and distant shore.
said
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

NOTES:
Close by the sturdy batsman the ball unheeded sped-
"That ain't my style," said Casey.
ground
the solid part of the earth's surface

NOTES:
Then while the writhing pitcher ground the ball into his hip,
Defiance gleamed in Casey's eye, a sneer curled Casey's lip.
spring
move forward by leaps and bounds

NOTES:
The rest
Clung to that hope which springs eternal in the human breast;
They thought, if only Casey could get but a whack at that -
We'd put up even money, now, with Casey at the bat.
rest
take a short break from one's activities in order to relax

NOTES:
The rest
Clung to that hope which springs eternal in the human breast;
They thought, if only Casey could get but a whack at that -
We'd put up even money, now, with Casey at the bat.
force
(physics) the influence that produces a change in a physical quantity

NOTES:
And now the pitcher holds the ball, and now he lets it go,
And now the air is shattered by the force of Casey's blow.
second
coming next after the first in position in space or time or degree or magnitude

NOTES:
But Flynn let drive a single, to the wonderment of all,
And Blake, the much despis-ed, tore the cover off the ball;
And when the dust had lifted, and the men saw what had occurred,
There was Jimmy safe at second and Flynn a-hugging third.
money
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

NOTES:
The rest
Clung to that hope which springs eternal in the human breast;
They thought, if only Casey could get but a whack at that -
We'd put up even money, now, with Casey at the bat.
five
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

NOTES:
Ten thousand eyes were on him as he rubbed his hands with dirt;
Five thousand tongues applauded when he wiped them on his shirt.
close
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

NOTES:
Close by the sturdy batsman the ball unheeded sped-
"That ain't my style," said Casey.
two
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

NOTES:
The Outlook wasn't brilliant for the Mudville nine that day:
The score stood four to two, with but one inning more to play.
grow
increase in size by natural process

NOTES:
They saw his face grow stern and cold, they saw his muscles strain,
And they knew that Casey wouldn't let that ball go by again.
cry
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

NOTES:
"Fraud!" cried the maddened thousands, and echo answered fraud;
But one scornful look from Casey and the audience was awed.
hands
(with `in') guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

NOTES:
Ten thousand eyes were on him as he rubbed his hands with dirt;
Five thousand tongues applauded when he wiped them on his shirt.
land
the solid part of the earth's surface

NOTES:
Oh, somewhere in this favored land the sun is shining bright;
The band is playing somewhere, and somewhere hearts are light,
And somewhere men are laughing, and somewhere children shout;
But there is no joy in Mudville - mighty Casey has struck out.
one
the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

NOTES:
The Outlook wasn't brilliant for the Mudville nine that day:
The score stood four to two, with but one inning more to play.
in this
(formal) in or into that thing or place

NOTES:
Oh, somewhere in this favored land the sun is shining bright;
The band is playing somewhere, and somewhere hearts are light,
And somewhere men are laughing, and somewhere children shout;
But there is no joy in Mudville - mighty Casey has struck out.
hope
the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled

NOTES:
The rest
Clung to that hope which springs eternal in the human breast;
They thought, if only Casey could get but a whack at that -
We'd put up even money, now, with Casey at the bat.
four
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

NOTES:
The Outlook wasn't brilliant for the Mudville nine that day:
The score stood four to two, with but one inning more to play.
and then
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

NOTES:
And then when Cooney died at first, and Barrows did the same,
A sickly silence fell upon the patrons of the game.
sit
take a seat

NOTES:
But Flynn preceded Casey, as did also Jimmy Blake,
And the former was a lulu and the latter was a cake;
So upon that stricken multitude grim melancholy sat,
For there seemed but little chance of Casey's getting to the bat.
say
utter aloud

NOTES:
Close by the sturdy batsman the ball unheeded sped-
"That ain't my style," said Casey.
answer
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

NOTES:
"Fraud!" cried the maddened thousands, and echo answered fraud;
But one scornful look from Casey and the audience was awed.
bear
be pregnant with

NOTES:
There was ease in Casey's manner as he stepped into his place;
There was pride in Casey's bearing and a smile on Casey's face.
light
(physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

NOTES:
Oh, somewhere in this favored land the sun is shining bright;
The band is playing somewhere, and somewhere hearts are light,
And somewhere men are laughing, and somewhere children shout;
But there is no joy in Mudville - mighty Casey has struck out.
heart
the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum and between the lungs; its rhythmic contractions move the blood through the body

NOTES:
Oh, somewhere in this favored land the sun is shining bright;
The band is playing somewhere, and somewhere hearts are light,
And somewhere men are laughing, and somewhere children shout;
But there is no joy in Mudville - mighty Casey has struck out.
fall
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

NOTES:
And then when Cooney died at first, and Barrows did the same,
A sickly silence fell upon the patrons of the game.
few
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `a'; a small but indefinite number

NOTES:
A straggling few got up to go in deep despair.
hold
have or hold in one's hands or grip

NOTES:
And now the pitcher holds the ball, and now he lets it go,
And now the air is shattered by the force of Casey's blow.
eyes
opinion or judgment

NOTES:
Ten thousand eyes were on him as he rubbed his hands with dirt;
Five thousand tongues applauded when he wiped them on his shirt.
child
a human offspring (son or daughter) of any age

NOTES:
Oh, somewhere in this favored land the sun is shining bright;
The band is playing somewhere, and somewhere hearts are light,
And somewhere men are laughing, and somewhere children shout;
But there is no joy in Mudville - mighty Casey has struck out.

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