used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A steady stream of men, women, boys and girls were pouring in at the entrance of the Camden ball ground, which lay in a most picturesque location directly at the foot of the mountains.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was a hot afternoon, but there was a draught through the grand stand, so that the upper seats were comfortable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A steady stream of men, women, boys and girls were pouring in at the entrance of the Camden ball ground, which lay in a most picturesque location directly at the foot of the mountains.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A steady stream of men, women, boys and girls were pouring in at the entrance of the Camden ball ground, which lay in a most picturesque location directly at the foot of the mountains.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading A steady stream of men, women, boys and girls were pouring in at the entrance of the Camden ball ground, which lay in a most picturesque location directly at the foot of the mountains.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A steady stream of men, women, boys and girls were pouring in at the entrance of the Camden ball ground, which lay in a most picturesque location directly at the foot of the mountains.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a hot afternoon, but there was a draught through the grand stand, so that the upper seats were comfortable.
CamdennounUS /ˈkæmdən/
a city in southwestern New Jersey on the Delaware River near Philadelphia
From this reading A steady stream of men, women, boys and girls were pouring in at the entrance of the Camden ball ground, which lay in a most picturesque location directly at the foot of the mountains.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading It was a hot afternoon, but there was a draught through the grand stand, so that the upper seats were comfortable.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading It was plain that the greatest crowd of the season had turned out to witness the struggle which should place either Rockland or Camden at the head of the Knox County League.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading It was plain that the greatest crowd of the season had turned out to witness the struggle which should place either Rockland or Camden at the head of the Knox County League.
without deviation
From this reading A steady stream of men, women, boys and girls were pouring in at the entrance of the Camden ball ground, which lay in a most picturesque location directly at the foot of the mountains.
draughtnounUS /dræft/
a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
From this reading It was a hot afternoon, but there was a draught through the grand stand, so that the upper seats were comfortable.
one or the other of two
From this reading It was plain that the greatest crowd of the season had turned out to witness the struggle which should place either Rockland or Camden at the head of the Knox County League.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading A steady stream of men, women, boys and girls were pouring in at the entrance of the Camden ball ground, which lay in a most picturesque location directly at the foot of the mountains.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The grand stand filled rapidly.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading A steady stream of men, women, boys and girls were pouring in at the entrance of the Camden ball ground, which lay in a most picturesque location directly at the foot of the mountains.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading A steady stream of men, women, boys and girls were pouring in at the entrance of the Camden ball ground, which lay in a most picturesque location directly at the foot of the mountains.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The grand stand filled rapidly.
highest in quality
From this reading It was plain that the greatest crowd of the season had turned out to witness the struggle which should place either Rockland or Camden at the head of the Knox County League.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading A steady stream of men, women, boys and girls were pouring in at the entrance of the Camden ball ground, which lay in a most picturesque location directly at the foot of the mountains.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was plain that the greatest crowd of the season had turned out to witness the struggle which should place either Rockland or Camden at the head of the Knox County League.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading It was plain that the greatest crowd of the season had turned out to witness the struggle which should place either Rockland or Camden at the head of the Knox County League.
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 It was a hot afternoon, but there was a draught through the grand stand, so that the upper seats were comfortable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A steady stream of men, women, boys and girls were pouring in at the entrance of the Camden ball ground, which lay in a most picturesque location directly at the foot of the mountains.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was plain that the greatest crowd of the season had turned out to witness the struggle which should place either Rockland or Camden at the head of the Knox County League.
KnoxnounUS /nɑːks/
Scottish theologian who founded Presbyterianism in Scotland and wrote a history of the Reformation in Scotland (1514-1572)
From this reading It was plain that the greatest crowd of the season had turned out to witness the struggle which should place either Rockland or Camden at the head of the Knox County League.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A steady stream of men, women, boys and girls were pouring in at the entrance of the Camden ball ground, which lay in a most picturesque location directly at the foot of the mountains.
LeaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading It was plain that the greatest crowd of the season had turned out to witness the struggle which should place either Rockland or Camden at the head of the Knox County League.
locationnounUS /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
a point or extent in space
From this reading A steady stream of men, women, boys and girls were pouring in at the entrance of the Camden ball ground, which lay in a most picturesque location directly at the foot of the mountains.
the force of workers available
From this reading A steady stream of men, women, boys and girls were pouring in at the entrance of the Camden ball ground, which lay in a most picturesque location directly at the foot of the mountains.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A steady stream of men, women, boys and girls were pouring in at the entrance of the Camden ball ground, which lay in a most picturesque location directly at the foot of the mountains.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading A steady stream of men, women, boys and girls were pouring in at the entrance of the Camden ball ground, which lay in a most picturesque location directly at the foot of the mountains.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A steady stream of men, women, boys and girls were pouring in at the entrance of the Camden ball ground, which lay in a most picturesque location directly at the foot of the mountains.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was plain that the greatest crowd of the season had turned out to witness the struggle which should place either Rockland or Camden at the head of the Knox County League.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was plain that the greatest crowd of the season had turned out to witness the struggle which should place either Rockland or Camden at the head of the Knox County League.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading A steady stream of men, women, boys and girls were pouring in at the entrance of the Camden ball ground, which lay in a most picturesque location directly at the foot of the mountains.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was plain that the greatest crowd of the season had turned out to witness the struggle which should place either Rockland or Camden at the head of the Knox County League.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was plain that the greatest crowd of the season had turned out to witness the struggle which should place either Rockland or Camden at the head of the Knox County League.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading A steady stream of men, women, boys and girls were pouring in at the entrance of the Camden ball ground, which lay in a most picturesque location directly at the foot of the mountains.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading QUICK WORK.
with speed
From this reading The grand stand filled rapidly.
Rockland
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From this reading It was plain that the greatest crowd of the season had turned out to witness the struggle which should place either Rockland or Camden at the head of the Knox County League.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading It was plain that the greatest crowd of the season had turned out to witness the struggle which should place either Rockland or Camden at the head of the Knox County League.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading It was a hot afternoon, but there was a draught through the grand stand, so that the upper seats were comfortable.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was plain that the greatest crowd of the season had turned out to witness the struggle which should place either Rockland or Camden at the head of the Knox County League.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was a hot afternoon, but there was a draught through the grand stand, so that the upper seats were comfortable.
be standing; be upright
From this reading The grand stand filled rapidly.
make steady
From this reading A steady stream of men, women, boys and girls were pouring in at the entrance of the Camden ball ground, which lay in a most picturesque location directly at the foot of the mountains.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading A steady stream of men, women, boys and girls were pouring in at the entrance of the Camden ball ground, which lay in a most picturesque location directly at the foot of the mountains.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading It was plain that the greatest crowd of the season had turned out to witness the struggle which should place either Rockland or Camden at the head of the Knox County League.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was plain that the greatest crowd of the season had turned out to witness the struggle which should place either Rockland or Camden at the head of the Knox County League.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A steady stream of men, women, boys and girls were pouring in at the entrance of the Camden ball ground, which lay in a most picturesque location directly at the foot of the mountains.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was a hot afternoon, but there was a draught through the grand stand, so that the upper seats were comfortable.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was a hot afternoon, but there was a draught through the grand stand, so that the upper seats were comfortable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was plain that the greatest crowd of the season had turned out to witness the struggle which should place either Rockland or Camden at the head of the Knox County League.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading It was plain that the greatest crowd of the season had turned out to witness the struggle which should place either Rockland or Camden at the head of the Knox County League.
the topmost one of two
From this reading It was a hot afternoon, but there was a draught through the grand stand, so that the upper seats were comfortable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was plain that the greatest crowd of the season had turned out to witness the struggle which should place either Rockland or Camden at the head of the Knox County League.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A steady stream of men, women, boys and girls were pouring in at the entrance of the Camden ball ground, which lay in a most picturesque location directly at the foot of the mountains.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A steady stream of men, women, boys and girls were pouring in at the entrance of the Camden ball ground, which lay in a most picturesque location directly at the foot of the mountains.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading It was plain that the greatest crowd of the season had turned out to witness the struggle which should place either Rockland or Camden at the head of the Knox County League.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A steady stream of men, women, boys and girls were pouring in at the entrance of the Camden ball ground, which lay in a most picturesque location directly at the foot of the mountains.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading QUICK WORK.
