used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There had been a full week of cold weather and the tennis courts were well-nigh deserted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the first week in November and Yardley Hall was football mad.
applaudingverbUS /əˈplɔːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “applaud” — clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
From this reading The four class elevens were practicing daily on the stretch of turf south of the tennis courts and applauding partisans, wearing their class colors on their caps, were wrought to heights of frenzied enthusiasm as they followed their teams up and down the field.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The four class elevens were practicing daily on the stretch of turf south of the tennis courts and applauding partisans, wearing their class colors on their caps, were wrought to heights of frenzied enthusiasm as they followed their teams up and down the field.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had been a full week of cold weather and the tennis courts were well-nigh deserted.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading LIGHT BLUE OR DARK?
boat-house
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From this reading Canoes were hauled into the boat-house and even the golf links was for the nonce uninhabited territory.
CanoesnounUS /kəˈnuːz/
plural of “canoe” — small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle
From this reading Canoes were hauled into the boat-house and even the golf links was for the nonce uninhabited territory.
capsnounUS /kæps/
plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading The four class elevens were practicing daily on the stretch of turf south of the tennis courts and applauding partisans, wearing their class colors on their caps, were wrought to heights of frenzied enthusiasm as they followed their teams up and down the field.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The four class elevens were practicing daily on the stretch of turf south of the tennis courts and applauding partisans, wearing their class colors on their caps, were wrought to heights of frenzied enthusiasm as they followed their teams up and down the field.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading There had been a full week of cold weather and the tennis courts were well-nigh deserted.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading The four class elevens were practicing daily on the stretch of turf south of the tennis courts and applauding partisans, wearing their class colors on their caps, were wrought to heights of frenzied enthusiasm as they followed their teams up and down the field.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The four class elevens were practicing daily on the stretch of turf south of the tennis courts and applauding partisans, wearing their class colors on their caps, were wrought to heights of frenzied enthusiasm as they followed their teams up and down the field.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The four class elevens were practicing daily on the stretch of turf south of the tennis courts and applauding partisans, wearing their class colors on their caps, were wrought to heights of frenzied enthusiasm as they followed their teams up and down the field.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading LIGHT BLUE OR DARK?
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading There had been a full week of cold weather and the tennis courts were well-nigh deserted.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The four class elevens were practicing daily on the stretch of turf south of the tennis courts and applauding partisans, wearing their class colors on their caps, were wrought to heights of frenzied enthusiasm as they followed their teams up and down the field.
elevensnounUS /ɪˈlevənz/
plural of “eleven” — the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one
From this reading The four class elevens were practicing daily on the stretch of turf south of the tennis courts and applauding partisans, wearing their class colors on their caps, were wrought to heights of frenzied enthusiasm as they followed their teams up and down the field.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading The four class elevens were practicing daily on the stretch of turf south of the tennis courts and applauding partisans, wearing their class colors on their caps, were wrought to heights of frenzied enthusiasm as they followed their teams up and down the field.
divisible by two
From this reading Canoes were hauled into the boat-house and even the golf links was for the nonce uninhabited territory.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading The four class elevens were practicing daily on the stretch of turf south of the tennis courts and applauding partisans, wearing their class colors on their caps, were wrought to heights of frenzied enthusiasm as they followed their teams up and down the field.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was the first week in November and Yardley Hall was football mad.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The four class elevens were practicing daily on the stretch of turf south of the tennis courts and applauding partisans, wearing their class colors on their caps, were wrought to heights of frenzied enthusiasm as they followed their teams up and down the field.
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 It was the first week in November and Yardley Hall was football mad.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Canoes were hauled into the boat-house and even the golf links was for the nonce uninhabited territory.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The four class elevens were practicing daily on the stretch of turf south of the tennis courts and applauding partisans, wearing their class colors on their caps, were wrought to heights of frenzied enthusiasm as they followed their teams up and down the field.
frenziedadjectiveUS /ˈfrenzid/
affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason
From this reading The four class elevens were practicing daily on the stretch of turf south of the tennis courts and applauding partisans, wearing their class colors on their caps, were wrought to heights of frenzied enthusiasm as they followed their teams up and down the field.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading There had been a full week of cold weather and the tennis courts were well-nigh deserted.
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 Canoes were hauled into the boat-house and even the golf links was for the nonce uninhabited territory.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There had been a full week of cold weather and the tennis courts were well-nigh deserted.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading It was the first week in November and Yardley Hall was football mad.
hauledverbUS /hɔːld/
past form of “haul” — draw slowly or heavily
From this reading Canoes were hauled into the boat-house and even the golf links was for the nonce uninhabited territory.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading The four class elevens were practicing daily on the stretch of turf south of the tennis courts and applauding partisans, wearing their class colors on their caps, were wrought to heights of frenzied enthusiasm as they followed their teams up and down the field.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the first week in November and Yardley Hall was football mad.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Canoes were hauled into the boat-house and even the golf links was for the nonce uninhabited territory.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the first week in November and Yardley Hall was football mad.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading LIGHT BLUE OR DARK?
linksnounUS /lɪŋks/
a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore
From this reading Canoes were hauled into the boat-house and even the golf links was for the nonce uninhabited territory.
roused to anger
From this reading It was the first week in November and Yardley Hall was football mad.
noncenounUS /nɑːns/
the present occasion
From this reading Canoes were hauled into the boat-house and even the golf links was for the nonce uninhabited territory.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading It was the first week in November and Yardley Hall was football mad.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The four class elevens were practicing daily on the stretch of turf south of the tennis courts and applauding partisans, wearing their class colors on their caps, were wrought to heights of frenzied enthusiasm as they followed their teams up and down the field.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The four class elevens were practicing daily on the stretch of turf south of the tennis courts and applauding partisans, wearing their class colors on their caps, were wrought to heights of frenzied enthusiasm as they followed their teams up and down the field.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading LIGHT BLUE OR DARK?
partisansnounUS /ˈpɑːrtəzənz/
plural of “partisan” — a fervent and even militant proponent of something
From this reading The four class elevens were practicing daily on the stretch of turf south of the tennis courts and applauding partisans, wearing their class colors on their caps, were wrought to heights of frenzied enthusiasm as they followed their teams up and down the field.
practicingverbUS /ˈpræktəsɪŋ/
-ing form of “practice” — carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
From this reading The four class elevens were practicing daily on the stretch of turf south of the tennis courts and applauding partisans, wearing their class colors on their caps, were wrought to heights of frenzied enthusiasm as they followed their teams up and down the field.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The four class elevens were practicing daily on the stretch of turf south of the tennis courts and applauding partisans, wearing their class colors on their caps, were wrought to heights of frenzied enthusiasm as they followed their teams up and down the field.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading The four class elevens were practicing daily on the stretch of turf south of the tennis courts and applauding partisans, wearing their class colors on their caps, were wrought to heights of frenzied enthusiasm as they followed their teams up and down the field.
teamsnounUS /tiːmz/
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading The four class elevens were practicing daily on the stretch of turf south of the tennis courts and applauding partisans, wearing their class colors on their caps, were wrought to heights of frenzied enthusiasm as they followed their teams up and down the field.
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 The four class elevens were practicing daily on the stretch of turf south of the tennis courts and applauding partisans, wearing their class colors on their caps, were wrought to heights of frenzied enthusiasm as they followed their teams up and down the field.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Canoes were hauled into the boat-house and even the golf links was for the nonce uninhabited territory.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the first week in November and Yardley Hall was football mad.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The four class elevens were practicing daily on the stretch of turf south of the tennis courts and applauding partisans, wearing their class colors on their caps, were wrought to heights of frenzied enthusiasm as they followed their teams up and down the field.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been a full week of cold weather and the tennis courts were well-nigh deserted.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The four class elevens were practicing daily on the stretch of turf south of the tennis courts and applauding partisans, wearing their class colors on their caps, were wrought to heights of frenzied enthusiasm as they followed their teams up and down the field.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The four class elevens were practicing daily on the stretch of turf south of the tennis courts and applauding partisans, wearing their class colors on their caps, were wrought to heights of frenzied enthusiasm as they followed their teams up and down the field.
turfnounUS /tɜːrf/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading The four class elevens were practicing daily on the stretch of turf south of the tennis courts and applauding partisans, wearing their class colors on their caps, were wrought to heights of frenzied enthusiasm as they followed their teams up and down the field.
uninhabitedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪnˈhæbətɪd/
not having inhabitants; not lived in
From this reading Canoes were hauled into the boat-house and even the golf links was for the nonce uninhabited territory.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The four class elevens were practicing daily on the stretch of turf south of the tennis courts and applauding partisans, wearing their class colors on their caps, were wrought to heights of frenzied enthusiasm as they followed their teams up and down the field.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the first week in November and Yardley Hall was football mad.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading The four class elevens were practicing daily on the stretch of turf south of the tennis courts and applauding partisans, wearing their class colors on their caps, were wrought to heights of frenzied enthusiasm as they followed their teams up and down the field.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading There had been a full week of cold weather and the tennis courts were well-nigh deserted.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was the first week in November and Yardley Hall was football mad.
well-nighadverb
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading There had been a full week of cold weather and the tennis courts were well-nigh deserted.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The four class elevens were practicing daily on the stretch of turf south of the tennis courts and applauding partisans, wearing their class colors on their caps, were wrought to heights of frenzied enthusiasm as they followed their teams up and down the field.
wroughtadjectiveUS /rɔːt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading The four class elevens were practicing daily on the stretch of turf south of the tennis courts and applauding partisans, wearing their class colors on their caps, were wrought to heights of frenzied enthusiasm as they followed their teams up and down the field.
Yardley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the first week in November and Yardley Hall was football mad.
