used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SCRAP OF PAPER.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading The Clover Country Club had acquired a wider reputation than is usual with an organization of that description.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Clover Country Club had acquired a wider reputation than is usual with an organization of that description.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Intended originally as a simple athletic club, with out-of-door sports and games the special features, it had one of the finest golf links in the Middle West.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Intended originally as a simple athletic club, with out-of-door sports and games the special features, it had one of the finest golf links in the Middle West.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading Intended originally as a simple athletic club, with out-of-door sports and games the special features, it had one of the finest golf links in the Middle West.
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 There was a well-laid-out diamond which had been the scene of many a hot game of baseball, and which was used in the fall for football.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There was a well-laid-out diamond which had been the scene of many a hot game of baseball, and which was used in the fall for football.
ClovernounUS /ˈkloʊvər/
a plant of the genus Trifolium
From this reading The Clover Country Club had acquired a wider reputation than is usual with an organization of that description.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading The Clover Country Club had acquired a wider reputation than is usual with an organization of that description.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The Clover Country Club had acquired a wider reputation than is usual with an organization of that description.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Its tennis courts were unsurpassed, its running track unrivaled.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading The Clover Country Club had acquired a wider reputation than is usual with an organization of that description.
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading There was a well-laid-out diamond which had been the scene of many a hot game of baseball, and which was used in the fall for football.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading There was a well-laid-out diamond which had been the scene of many a hot game of baseball, and which was used in the fall for football.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Intended originally as a simple athletic club, with out-of-door sports and games the special features, it had one of the finest golf links in the Middle West.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Intended originally as a simple athletic club, with out-of-door sports and games the special features, it had one of the finest golf links in the Middle West.
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 There was a well-laid-out diamond which had been the scene of many a hot game of baseball, and which was used in the fall for football.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was a well-laid-out diamond which had been the scene of many a hot game of baseball, and which was used in the fall for football.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading There was a well-laid-out diamond which had been the scene of many a hot game of baseball, and which was used in the fall for football.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Intended originally as a simple athletic club, with out-of-door sports and games the special features, it had one of the finest golf links in the Middle West.
golfnounUS /ɡɑːlf/
a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes; the object is use as few strokes as possible in playing all the holes
From this reading Intended originally as a simple athletic club, with out-of-door sports and games the special features, it had one of the finest golf links in the Middle West.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Clover Country Club had acquired a wider reputation than is usual with an organization of that description.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading There was a well-laid-out diamond which had been the scene of many a hot game of baseball, and which was used in the fall for football.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Intended originally as a simple athletic club, with out-of-door sports and games the special features, it had one of the finest golf links in the Middle West.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Intended originally as a simple athletic club, with out-of-door sports and games the special features, it had one of the finest golf links in the Middle West.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Clover Country Club had acquired a wider reputation than is usual with an organization of that description.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Intended originally as a simple athletic club, with out-of-door sports and games the special features, it had one of the finest golf links in the Middle West.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its tennis courts were unsurpassed, its running track unrivaled.
linksnounUS /lɪŋks/
a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore
From this reading Intended originally as a simple athletic club, with out-of-door sports and games the special features, it had one of the finest golf links in the Middle West.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There was a well-laid-out diamond which had been the scene of many a hot game of baseball, and which was used in the fall for football.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Intended originally as a simple athletic club, with out-of-door sports and games the special features, it had one of the finest golf links in the Middle West.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SCRAP OF PAPER.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Intended originally as a simple athletic club, with out-of-door sports and games the special features, it had one of the finest golf links in the Middle West.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading The Clover Country Club had acquired a wider reputation than is usual with an organization of that description.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading Intended originally as a simple athletic club, with out-of-door sports and games the special features, it had one of the finest golf links in the Middle West.
out-of-dooradjective
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading Intended originally as a simple athletic club, with out-of-door sports and games the special features, it had one of the finest golf links in the Middle West.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading A SCRAP OF PAPER.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading The Clover Country Club had acquired a wider reputation than is usual with an organization of that description.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Its tennis courts were unsurpassed, its running track unrivaled.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading There was a well-laid-out diamond which had been the scene of many a hot game of baseball, and which was used in the fall for football.
SCRAPnounUS /skræp/
a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
From this reading A SCRAP OF PAPER.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Intended originally as a simple athletic club, with out-of-door sports and games the special features, it had one of the finest golf links in the Middle West.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Intended originally as a simple athletic club, with out-of-door sports and games the special features, it had one of the finest golf links in the Middle West.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading Intended originally as a simple athletic club, with out-of-door sports and games the special features, it had one of the finest golf links in the Middle West.
tennisnounUS /ˈtenəs/
a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
From this reading Its tennis courts were unsurpassed, its running track unrivaled.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Clover Country Club had acquired a wider reputation than is usual with an organization of that description.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Clover Country Club had acquired a wider reputation than is usual with an organization of that description.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Clover Country Club had acquired a wider reputation than is usual with an organization of that description.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a well-laid-out diamond which had been the scene of many a hot game of baseball, and which was used in the fall for football.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Its tennis courts were unsurpassed, its running track unrivaled.
unrivaledadjectiveUS /ənˈraɪvəld/
eminent beyond or above comparison
From this reading Its tennis courts were unsurpassed, its running track unrivaled.
unsurpassedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsərˈpæst/
not capable of being improved on
From this reading Its tennis courts were unsurpassed, its running track unrivaled.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading There was a well-laid-out diamond which had been the scene of many a hot game of baseball, and which was used in the fall for football.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The Clover Country Club had acquired a wider reputation than is usual with an organization of that description.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a well-laid-out diamond which had been the scene of many a hot game of baseball, and which was used in the fall for football.
well-laid-out
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From this reading There was a well-laid-out diamond which had been the scene of many a hot game of baseball, and which was used in the fall for football.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Its tennis courts were unsurpassed, its running track unrivaled.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Intended originally as a simple athletic club, with out-of-door sports and games the special features, it had one of the finest golf links in the Middle West.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was a well-laid-out diamond which had been the scene of many a hot game of baseball, and which was used in the fall for football.
wideradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdər/
comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The Clover Country Club had acquired a wider reputation than is usual with an organization of that description.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Clover Country Club had acquired a wider reputation than is usual with an organization of that description.
