used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The parlor of the clubhouse was well filled when Robert Ashley exposed the trophy, which had been placed on the table in the centre of the room and covered with a flag.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading In substance it was for the purpose of arousing greater interest in cross-country races and thus to develop in American athletes that stamina and endurance essential in the modern man of business.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading First Mr. Ashley made a short speech, in which he explained his object in offering such an award.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The parlor of the clubhouse was well filled when Robert Ashley exposed the trophy, which had been placed on the table in the centre of the room and covered with a flag.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “American runners are better known for flashing brilliancy than for dogged determination,” he said.
arousingverbUS /ərˈaʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “arouse” — call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading In substance it was for the purpose of arousing greater interest in cross-country races and thus to develop in American athletes that stamina and endurance essential in the modern man of business.
Ashley
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From this reading The parlor of the clubhouse was well filled when Robert Ashley exposed the trophy, which had been placed on the table in the centre of the room and covered with a flag.
athletesnounUS /ˈæθliːts/
plural of “athlete” — a person trained to compete in sports
From this reading In substance it was for the purpose of arousing greater interest in cross-country races and thus to develop in American athletes that stamina and endurance essential in the modern man of business.
awardnounUS /əˈwɔːrd/
a grant made by a law court
From this reading First Mr. Ashley made a short speech, in which he explained his object in offering such an award.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The parlor of the clubhouse was well filled when Robert Ashley exposed the trophy, which had been placed on the table in the centre of the room and covered with a flag.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “American runners are better known for flashing brilliancy than for dogged determination,” he said.
brilliancynoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading “American runners are better known for flashing brilliancy than for dogged determination,” he said.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading In substance it was for the purpose of arousing greater interest in cross-country races and thus to develop in American athletes that stamina and endurance essential in the modern man of business.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading The parlor of the clubhouse was well filled when Robert Ashley exposed the trophy, which had been placed on the table in the centre of the room and covered with a flag.
clubhousenounUS /ˈklʌbhaʊs/
a building that is occupied by a social club
From this reading The parlor of the clubhouse was well filled when Robert Ashley exposed the trophy, which had been placed on the table in the centre of the room and covered with a flag.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The parlor of the clubhouse was well filled when Robert Ashley exposed the trophy, which had been placed on the table in the centre of the room and covered with a flag.
cross-countryadverbUS /ˈkrɔːskʌntri/
not following tracks or roads
From this reading In substance it was for the purpose of arousing greater interest in cross-country races and thus to develop in American athletes that stamina and endurance essential in the modern man of business.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading “American runners are better known for flashing brilliancy than for dogged determination,” he said.
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading In substance it was for the purpose of arousing greater interest in cross-country races and thus to develop in American athletes that stamina and endurance essential in the modern man of business.
doggedadjectiveUS /dɔːɡd/
stubbornly unyielding
From this reading “American runners are better known for flashing brilliancy than for dogged determination,” he said.
endurancenounUS /ˈendərəns/
the power to withstand hardship or stress
From this reading In substance it was for the purpose of arousing greater interest in cross-country races and thus to develop in American athletes that stamina and endurance essential in the modern man of business.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading In substance it was for the purpose of arousing greater interest in cross-country races and thus to develop in American athletes that stamina and endurance essential in the modern man of business.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading First Mr. Ashley made a short speech, in which he explained his object in offering such an award.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading The parlor of the clubhouse was well filled when Robert Ashley exposed the trophy, which had been placed on the table in the centre of the room and covered with a flag.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The parlor of the clubhouse was well filled when Robert Ashley exposed the trophy, which had been placed on the table in the centre of the room and covered with a flag.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First Mr. Ashley made a short speech, in which he explained his object in offering such an award.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading The parlor of the clubhouse was well filled when Robert Ashley exposed the trophy, which had been placed on the table in the centre of the room and covered with a flag.
flashingnounUS /ˈflæʃɪŋ/
a short vivid experience
From this reading “American runners are better known for flashing brilliancy than for dogged determination,” he said.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In substance it was for the purpose of arousing greater interest in cross-country races and thus to develop in American athletes that stamina and endurance essential in the modern man of business.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading THE GOLDEN TROPHY.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading In substance it was for the purpose of arousing greater interest in cross-country races and thus to develop in American athletes that stamina and endurance essential in the modern man of business.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The parlor of the clubhouse was well filled when Robert Ashley exposed the trophy, which had been placed on the table in the centre of the room and covered with a flag.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading First Mr. Ashley made a short speech, in which he explained his object in offering such an award.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading First Mr. Ashley made a short speech, in which he explained his object in offering such an award.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The parlor of the clubhouse was well filled when Robert Ashley exposed the trophy, which had been placed on the table in the centre of the room and covered with a flag.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading In substance it was for the purpose of arousing greater interest in cross-country races and thus to develop in American athletes that stamina and endurance essential in the modern man of business.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In substance it was for the purpose of arousing greater interest in cross-country races and thus to develop in American athletes that stamina and endurance essential in the modern man of business.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading “American runners are better known for flashing brilliancy than for dogged determination,” he said.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading First Mr. Ashley made a short speech, in which he explained his object in offering such an award.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In substance it was for the purpose of arousing greater interest in cross-country races and thus to develop in American athletes that stamina and endurance essential in the modern man of business.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading In substance it was for the purpose of arousing greater interest in cross-country races and thus to develop in American athletes that stamina and endurance essential in the modern man of business.
a form of address for a man
From this reading First Mr. Ashley made a short speech, in which he explained his object in offering such an award.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading First Mr. Ashley made a short speech, in which he explained his object in offering such an award.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The parlor of the clubhouse was well filled when Robert Ashley exposed the trophy, which had been placed on the table in the centre of the room and covered with a flag.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading First Mr. Ashley made a short speech, in which he explained his object in offering such an award.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The parlor of the clubhouse was well filled when Robert Ashley exposed the trophy, which had been placed on the table in the centre of the room and covered with a flag.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading The parlor of the clubhouse was well filled when Robert Ashley exposed the trophy, which had been placed on the table in the centre of the room and covered with a flag.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The parlor of the clubhouse was well filled when Robert Ashley exposed the trophy, which had been placed on the table in the centre of the room and covered with a flag.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading In substance it was for the purpose of arousing greater interest in cross-country races and thus to develop in American athletes that stamina and endurance essential in the modern man of business.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading In substance it was for the purpose of arousing greater interest in cross-country races and thus to develop in American athletes that stamina and endurance essential in the modern man of business.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading The parlor of the clubhouse was well filled when Robert Ashley exposed the trophy, which had been placed on the table in the centre of the room and covered with a flag.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The parlor of the clubhouse was well filled when Robert Ashley exposed the trophy, which had been placed on the table in the centre of the room and covered with a flag.
runnersnounUS /ˈrʌnərz/
plural of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading “American runners are better known for flashing brilliancy than for dogged determination,” he said.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “American runners are better known for flashing brilliancy than for dogged determination,” he said.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading First Mr. Ashley made a short speech, in which he explained his object in offering such an award.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading First Mr. Ashley made a short speech, in which he explained his object in offering such an award.
staminanounUS /ˈstæmənə/
enduring strength and energy
From this reading In substance it was for the purpose of arousing greater interest in cross-country races and thus to develop in American athletes that stamina and endurance essential in the modern man of business.
substancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading In substance it was for the purpose of arousing greater interest in cross-country races and thus to develop in American athletes that stamina and endurance essential in the modern man of business.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading First Mr. Ashley made a short speech, in which he explained his object in offering such an award.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The parlor of the clubhouse was well filled when Robert Ashley exposed the trophy, which had been placed on the table in the centre of the room and covered with a flag.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “American runners are better known for flashing brilliancy than for dogged determination,” he said.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In substance it was for the purpose of arousing greater interest in cross-country races and thus to develop in American athletes that stamina and endurance essential in the modern man of business.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GOLDEN TROPHY.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading In substance it was for the purpose of arousing greater interest in cross-country races and thus to develop in American athletes that stamina and endurance essential in the modern man of business.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In substance it was for the purpose of arousing greater interest in cross-country races and thus to develop in American athletes that stamina and endurance essential in the modern man of business.
TROPHYnounUS /ˈtroʊfi/
an award for success in war or hunting
From this reading THE GOLDEN TROPHY.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The parlor of the clubhouse was well filled when Robert Ashley exposed the trophy, which had been placed on the table in the centre of the room and covered with a flag.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The parlor of the clubhouse was well filled when Robert Ashley exposed the trophy, which had been placed on the table in the centre of the room and covered with a flag.
at the time that
From this reading The parlor of the clubhouse was well filled when Robert Ashley exposed the trophy, which had been placed on the table in the centre of the room and covered with a flag.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The parlor of the clubhouse was well filled when Robert Ashley exposed the trophy, which had been placed on the table in the centre of the room and covered with a flag.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The parlor of the clubhouse was well filled when Robert Ashley exposed the trophy, which had been placed on the table in the centre of the room and covered with a flag.
