used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To-day the school had turned out in force, and there was a fair sprinkling of girls in the stand.
accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
From this reading Perhaps the fact that the summer weather still held, with no hint as yet of autumn, accounted for the baseball enthusiasm.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Sam was surprised the next afternoon when he reached the high school athletic field to find that the game with Lynton had drawn together quite an audience.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Sam was surprised the next afternoon when he reached the high school athletic field to find that the game with Lynton had drawn together quite an audience.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To-day the school had turned out in force, and there was a fair sprinkling of girls in the stand.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Perhaps the fact that the summer weather still held, with no hint as yet of autumn, accounted for the baseball enthusiasm.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading Sam was surprised the next afternoon when he reached the high school athletic field to find that the game with Lynton had drawn together quite an audience.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading Sam was surprised the next afternoon when he reached the high school athletic field to find that the game with Lynton had drawn together quite an audience.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading Perhaps the fact that the summer weather still held, with no hint as yet of autumn, accounted for the baseball enthusiasm.
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 Perhaps the fact that the summer weather still held, with no hint as yet of autumn, accounted for the baseball enthusiasm.
BASESnounUS /ˈbeɪsəz/
plural of “base” — installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading BASES FULL!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Usually by the middle of September the fellows were far too engrossed with football to heed the rival game.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Sam was surprised the next afternoon when he reached the high school athletic field to find that the game with Lynton had drawn together quite an audience.
engrossedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡroʊst/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Usually by the middle of September the fellows were far too engrossed with football to heed the rival game.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Perhaps the fact that the summer weather still held, with no hint as yet of autumn, accounted for the baseball enthusiasm.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Perhaps the fact that the summer weather still held, with no hint as yet of autumn, accounted for the baseball enthusiasm.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading To-day the school had turned out in force, and there was a fair sprinkling of girls in the stand.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Usually by the middle of September the fellows were far too engrossed with football to heed the rival game.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Usually by the middle of September the fellows were far too engrossed with football to heed the rival game.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Sam was surprised the next afternoon when he reached the high school athletic field to find that the game with Lynton had drawn together quite an audience.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Sam was surprised the next afternoon when he reached the high school athletic field to find that the game with Lynton had drawn together quite an audience.
footballnounUS /ˈfʊtbɔːl/
any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
From this reading Usually by the middle of September the fellows were far too engrossed with football to heed the rival game.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Perhaps the fact that the summer weather still held, with no hint as yet of autumn, accounted for the baseball enthusiasm.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading To-day the school had turned out in force, and there was a fair sprinkling of girls in the stand.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading BASES FULL!
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Sam was surprised the next afternoon when he reached the high school athletic field to find that the game with Lynton had drawn together quite an audience.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading To-day the school had turned out in force, and there was a fair sprinkling of girls in the stand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sam was surprised the next afternoon when he reached the high school athletic field to find that the game with Lynton had drawn together quite an audience.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sam was surprised the next afternoon when he reached the high school athletic field to find that the game with Lynton had drawn together quite an audience.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading Usually by the middle of September the fellows were far too engrossed with football to heed the rival game.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Perhaps the fact that the summer weather still held, with no hint as yet of autumn, accounted for the baseball enthusiasm.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Sam was surprised the next afternoon when he reached the high school athletic field to find that the game with Lynton had drawn together quite an audience.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading Perhaps the fact that the summer weather still held, with no hint as yet of autumn, accounted for the baseball enthusiasm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To-day the school had turned out in force, and there was a fair sprinkling of girls in the stand.
Lynton
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From this reading Sam was surprised the next afternoon when he reached the high school athletic field to find that the game with Lynton had drawn together quite an audience.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Usually by the middle of September the fellows were far too engrossed with football to heed the rival game.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Sam was surprised the next afternoon when he reached the high school athletic field to find that the game with Lynton had drawn together quite an audience.
not any; not one
From this reading Perhaps the fact that the summer weather still held, with no hint as yet of autumn, accounted for the baseball enthusiasm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Perhaps the fact that the summer weather still held, with no hint as yet of autumn, accounted for the baseball enthusiasm.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading To-day the school had turned out in force, and there was a fair sprinkling of girls in the stand.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps the fact that the summer weather still held, with no hint as yet of autumn, accounted for the baseball enthusiasm.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Sam was surprised the next afternoon when he reached the high school athletic field to find that the game with Lynton had drawn together quite an audience.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Sam was surprised the next afternoon when he reached the high school athletic field to find that the game with Lynton had drawn together quite an audience.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading Usually by the middle of September the fellows were far too engrossed with football to heed the rival game.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading Sam was surprised the next afternoon when he reached the high school athletic field to find that the game with Lynton had drawn together quite an audience.
an educational institution
From this reading Sam was surprised the next afternoon when he reached the high school athletic field to find that the game with Lynton had drawn together quite an audience.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading Usually by the middle of September the fellows were far too engrossed with football to heed the rival game.
sprinklingnounUS /ˈsprɪŋklɪŋ/
a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
From this reading To-day the school had turned out in force, and there was a fair sprinkling of girls in the stand.
be standing; be upright
From this reading To-day the school had turned out in force, and there was a fair sprinkling of girls in the stand.
not in physical motion
From this reading Perhaps the fact that the summer weather still held, with no hint as yet of autumn, accounted for the baseball enthusiasm.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Perhaps the fact that the summer weather still held, with no hint as yet of autumn, accounted for the baseball enthusiasm.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Sam was surprised the next afternoon when he reached the high school athletic field to find that the game with Lynton had drawn together quite an audience.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sam was surprised the next afternoon when he reached the high school athletic field to find that the game with Lynton had drawn together quite an audience.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sam was surprised the next afternoon when he reached the high school athletic field to find that the game with Lynton had drawn together quite an audience.
in or at that place or location
From this reading To-day the school had turned out in force, and there was a fair sprinkling of girls in the stand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sam was surprised the next afternoon when he reached the high school athletic field to find that the game with Lynton had drawn together quite an audience.
To-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To-day the school had turned out in force, and there was a fair sprinkling of girls in the stand.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Sam was surprised the next afternoon when he reached the high school athletic field to find that the game with Lynton had drawn together quite an audience.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Usually by the middle of September the fellows were far too engrossed with football to heed the rival game.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading To-day the school had turned out in force, and there was a fair sprinkling of girls in the stand.
under normal conditions
From this reading Usually by the middle of September the fellows were far too engrossed with football to heed the rival game.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sam was surprised the next afternoon when he reached the high school athletic field to find that the game with Lynton had drawn together quite an audience.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Perhaps the fact that the summer weather still held, with no hint as yet of autumn, accounted for the baseball enthusiasm.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Usually by the middle of September the fellows were far too engrossed with football to heed the rival game.
at the time that
From this reading Sam was surprised the next afternoon when he reached the high school athletic field to find that the game with Lynton had drawn together quite an audience.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sam was surprised the next afternoon when he reached the high school athletic field to find that the game with Lynton had drawn together quite an audience.
but in spite of that
From this reading Perhaps the fact that the summer weather still held, with no hint as yet of autumn, accounted for the baseball enthusiasm.
