used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GLORIOUS VICTORY It was a perfect day for the great race that was to settle the long-distance championship of the world.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The Marathon was to start at three in the afternoon at a point twenty-six miles away from the Stadium.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sun shone brightly, but not too hotly, and there was a light breeze sufficient to cool the runners, but not retard their progress.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Marathon was to start at three in the afternoon at a point twenty-six miles away from the Stadium.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The Marathon was to start at three in the afternoon at a point twenty-six miles away from the Stadium.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The most detailed preparations had been made for the event.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading The sun shone brightly, but not too hotly, and there was a light breeze sufficient to cool the runners, but not retard their progress.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading The sun shone brightly, but not too hotly, and there was a light breeze sufficient to cool the runners, but not retard their progress.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The sun shone brightly, but not too hotly, and there was a light breeze sufficient to cool the runners, but not retard their progress.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The distance had been carefully measured off by expert surveyors, and policed from end to end in order to keep a clear path for the racers and see that the rules were strictly observed.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading The distance had been carefully measured off by expert surveyors, and policed from end to end in order to keep a clear path for the racers and see that the rules were strictly observed.
championshipnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/
the status of being a champion
From this reading A GLORIOUS VICTORY It was a perfect day for the great race that was to settle the long-distance championship of the world.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The distance had been carefully measured off by expert surveyors, and policed from end to end in order to keep a clear path for the racers and see that the rules were strictly observed.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading The sun shone brightly, but not too hotly, and there was a light breeze sufficient to cool the runners, but not retard their progress.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A GLORIOUS VICTORY It was a perfect day for the great race that was to settle the long-distance championship of the world.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading The most detailed preparations had been made for the event.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The distance had been carefully measured off by expert surveyors, and policed from end to end in order to keep a clear path for the racers and see that the rules were strictly observed.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The distance had been carefully measured off by expert surveyors, and policed from end to end in order to keep a clear path for the racers and see that the rules were strictly observed.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The most detailed preparations had been made for the event.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading The distance had been carefully measured off by expert surveyors, and policed from end to end in order to keep a clear path for the racers and see that the rules were strictly observed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A GLORIOUS VICTORY It was a perfect day for the great race that was to settle the long-distance championship of the world.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Marathon was to start at three in the afternoon at a point twenty-six miles away from the Stadium.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading A GLORIOUS VICTORY It was a perfect day for the great race that was to settle the long-distance championship of the world.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A GLORIOUS VICTORY It was a perfect day for the great race that was to settle the long-distance championship of the world.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The most detailed preparations had been made for the event.
hotlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːtli/
in a heated manner
From this reading The sun shone brightly, but not too hotly, and there was a light breeze sufficient to cool the runners, but not retard their progress.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Marathon was to start at three in the afternoon at a point twenty-six miles away from the Stadium.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A GLORIOUS VICTORY It was a perfect day for the great race that was to settle the long-distance championship of the world.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The distance had been carefully measured off by expert surveyors, and policed from end to end in order to keep a clear path for the racers and see that the rules were strictly observed.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The sun shone brightly, but not too hotly, and there was a light breeze sufficient to cool the runners, but not retard their progress.
long-distanceadjectiveUS /ˌlɔːŋˈdiːstəns/
of or relating to or being a long-distance telephone call
From this reading A GLORIOUS VICTORY It was a perfect day for the great race that was to settle the long-distance championship of the world.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The most detailed preparations had been made for the event.
MarathonnounUS /ˈmerəθɑːn/
any long and arduous undertaking
From this reading The Marathon was to start at three in the afternoon at a point twenty-six miles away from the Stadium.
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading The distance had been carefully measured off by expert surveyors, and policed from end to end in order to keep a clear path for the racers and see that the rules were strictly observed.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading The Marathon was to start at three in the afternoon at a point twenty-six miles away from the Stadium.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The most detailed preparations had been made for the event.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The sun shone brightly, but not too hotly, and there was a light breeze sufficient to cool the runners, but not retard their progress.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The distance had been carefully measured off by expert surveyors, and policed from end to end in order to keep a clear path for the racers and see that the rules were strictly observed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A GLORIOUS VICTORY It was a perfect day for the great race that was to settle the long-distance championship of the world.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The distance had been carefully measured off by expert surveyors, and policed from end to end in order to keep a clear path for the racers and see that the rules were strictly observed.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The distance had been carefully measured off by expert surveyors, and policed from end to end in order to keep a clear path for the racers and see that the rules were strictly observed.
a course of conduct
From this reading The distance had been carefully measured off by expert surveyors, and policed from end to end in order to keep a clear path for the racers and see that the rules were strictly observed.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading A GLORIOUS VICTORY It was a perfect day for the great race that was to settle the long-distance championship of the world.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The Marathon was to start at three in the afternoon at a point twenty-six miles away from the Stadium.
policedverbUS /pəˈliːst/
past form of “police” — maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol
From this reading The distance had been carefully measured off by expert surveyors, and policed from end to end in order to keep a clear path for the racers and see that the rules were strictly observed.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading The most detailed preparations had been made for the event.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading The sun shone brightly, but not too hotly, and there was a light breeze sufficient to cool the runners, but not retard their progress.
any competition
From this reading A GLORIOUS VICTORY It was a perfect day for the great race that was to settle the long-distance championship of the world.
racersnounUS /ˈreɪsərz/
plural of “racer” — someone who drives racing cars at high speeds
From this reading The distance had been carefully measured off by expert surveyors, and policed from end to end in order to keep a clear path for the racers and see that the rules were strictly observed.
retardverbUS /rɪˈtɑːrd/
cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate
From this reading The sun shone brightly, but not too hotly, and there was a light breeze sufficient to cool the runners, but not retard their progress.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading The distance had been carefully measured off by expert surveyors, and policed from end to end in order to keep a clear path for the racers and see that the rules were strictly observed.
runnersnounUS /ˈrʌnərz/
plural of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading The sun shone brightly, but not too hotly, and there was a light breeze sufficient to cool the runners, but not retard their progress.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The distance had been carefully measured off by expert surveyors, and policed from end to end in order to keep a clear path for the racers and see that the rules were strictly observed.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading A GLORIOUS VICTORY It was a perfect day for the great race that was to settle the long-distance championship of the world.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The sun shone brightly, but not too hotly, and there was a light breeze sufficient to cool the runners, but not retard their progress.
StadiumnounUS /ˈsteɪdiəm/
a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments
From this reading The Marathon was to start at three in the afternoon at a point twenty-six miles away from the Stadium.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The Marathon was to start at three in the afternoon at a point twenty-six miles away from the Stadium.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading The distance had been carefully measured off by expert surveyors, and policed from end to end in order to keep a clear path for the racers and see that the rules were strictly observed.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading The sun shone brightly, but not too hotly, and there was a light breeze sufficient to cool the runners, but not retard their progress.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun shone brightly, but not too hotly, and there was a light breeze sufficient to cool the runners, but not retard their progress.
surveyorsnounUS /sərˈveɪərz/
plural of “surveyor” — an engineer who determines the boundaries and elevations of land or structures
From this reading The distance had been carefully measured off by expert surveyors, and policed from end to end in order to keep a clear path for the racers and see that the rules were strictly observed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A GLORIOUS VICTORY It was a perfect day for the great race that was to settle the long-distance championship of the world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A GLORIOUS VICTORY It was a perfect day for the great race that was to settle the long-distance championship of the world.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The sun shone brightly, but not too hotly, and there was a light breeze sufficient to cool the runners, but not retard their progress.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The sun shone brightly, but not too hotly, and there was a light breeze sufficient to cool the runners, but not retard their progress.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The Marathon was to start at three in the afternoon at a point twenty-six miles away from the Stadium.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A GLORIOUS VICTORY It was a perfect day for the great race that was to settle the long-distance championship of the world.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The sun shone brightly, but not too hotly, and there was a light breeze sufficient to cool the runners, but not retard their progress.
twenty-sixadjective
being six more than twenty
From this reading The Marathon was to start at three in the afternoon at a point twenty-six miles away from the Stadium.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading A GLORIOUS VICTORY It was a perfect day for the great race that was to settle the long-distance championship of the world.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A GLORIOUS VICTORY It was a perfect day for the great race that was to settle the long-distance championship of the world.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The distance had been carefully measured off by expert surveyors, and policed from end to end in order to keep a clear path for the racers and see that the rules were strictly observed.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading A GLORIOUS VICTORY It was a perfect day for the great race that was to settle the long-distance championship of the world.
