ball hit toward the gap between outfielders
line drive to the shortstop
selfishness; egotism; egoism; egocentricity
intravenous drip infusion
close play (esp. in baseball)
junk ball (pitch); off-speed pitch; unexpected move; unorthodox measure
combined liquor store and bar; combined off-license and pub (licence); drinking alcohol while standing in the shop
between short and second; middle
to comb upwards; to brush up (a loose strand of hair); to turn up a lamp wick
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
letting (a ball) pass; missing (a grounder); error
utility; room with sink, washing machine, etc. in a house or apartment
to domineer; to throw one's weight around; to lord it (over)
to be pleased with; to be to one's liking
to lean against; to set against
blighted leaves; diseased leaves
directing; orienting; orientating; guiding; aligning