used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MARATHON RUNNERS The same general principles that might apply in a mile run, or a two hundred yard dash, would not be worth while attempting in this long race.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading On this account there would be little holding back on the part of the runners.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading THE MARATHON RUNNERS The same general principles that might apply in a mile run, or a two hundred yard dash, would not be worth while attempting in this long race.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Those contestants who managed to cover the entire distance were bound to be so exhausted when the last mile was reached that they could not be expected to have much stamina left, so as to make a "Garrison finish."
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading THE MARATHON RUNNERS The same general principles that might apply in a mile run, or a two hundred yard dash, would not be worth while attempting in this long race.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading On this account there would be little holding back on the part of the runners.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE MARATHON RUNNERS The same general principles that might apply in a mile run, or a two hundred yard dash, would not be worth while attempting in this long race.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, they knew that it would be desirable if there was a break in the bunch in the early stages of the game.
confined by bonds
From this reading Those contestants who managed to cover the entire distance were bound to be so exhausted when the last mile was reached that they could not be expected to have much stamina left, so as to make a "Garrison finish."
terminate
From this reading Besides, they knew that it would be desirable if there was a break in the bunch in the early stages of the game.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading Besides, they knew that it would be desirable if there was a break in the bunch in the early stages of the game.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading There would thus be no crowding, the weaker falling back, though still keeping on in the hope that something might happen to the leaders when their chances would still be good.
contestantsnounUS /kənˈtestənts/
plural of “contestant” — a person who participates in competitions
From this reading Those contestants who managed to cover the entire distance were bound to be so exhausted when the last mile was reached that they could not be expected to have much stamina left, so as to make a "Garrison finish."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Those contestants who managed to cover the entire distance were bound to be so exhausted when the last mile was reached that they could not be expected to have much stamina left, so as to make a "Garrison finish."
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading Those contestants who managed to cover the entire distance were bound to be so exhausted when the last mile was reached that they could not be expected to have much stamina left, so as to make a "Garrison finish."
crowdingnounUS /ˈkraʊdɪŋ/
a situation in which people or things are crowded together
From this reading There would thus be no crowding, the weaker falling back, though still keeping on in the hope that something might happen to the leaders when their chances would still be good.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading THE MARATHON RUNNERS The same general principles that might apply in a mile run, or a two hundred yard dash, would not be worth while attempting in this long race.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading Besides, they knew that it would be desirable if there was a break in the bunch in the early stages of the game.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Those contestants who managed to cover the entire distance were bound to be so exhausted when the last mile was reached that they could not be expected to have much stamina left, so as to make a "Garrison finish."
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Besides, they knew that it would be desirable if there was a break in the bunch in the early stages of the game.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Those contestants who managed to cover the entire distance were bound to be so exhausted when the last mile was reached that they could not be expected to have much stamina left, so as to make a "Garrison finish."
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Those contestants who managed to cover the entire distance were bound to be so exhausted when the last mile was reached that they could not be expected to have much stamina left, so as to make a "Garrison finish."
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Those contestants who managed to cover the entire distance were bound to be so exhausted when the last mile was reached that they could not be expected to have much stamina left, so as to make a "Garrison finish."
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading There would thus be no crowding, the weaker falling back, though still keeping on in the hope that something might happen to the leaders when their chances would still be good.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Those contestants who managed to cover the entire distance were bound to be so exhausted when the last mile was reached that they could not be expected to have much stamina left, so as to make a "Garrison finish."
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Besides, they knew that it would be desirable if there was a break in the bunch in the early stages of the game.
GarrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading Those contestants who managed to cover the entire distance were bound to be so exhausted when the last mile was reached that they could not be expected to have much stamina left, so as to make a "Garrison finish."
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading THE MARATHON RUNNERS The same general principles that might apply in a mile run, or a two hundred yard dash, would not be worth while attempting in this long race.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading There would thus be no crowding, the weaker falling back, though still keeping on in the hope that something might happen to the leaders when their chances would still be good.
come to pass
From this reading There would thus be no crowding, the weaker falling back, though still keeping on in the hope that something might happen to the leaders when their chances would still be good.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Those contestants who managed to cover the entire distance were bound to be so exhausted when the last mile was reached that they could not be expected to have much stamina left, so as to make a "Garrison finish."
the act of retaining something
From this reading On this account there would be little holding back on the part of the runners.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading There would thus be no crowding, the weaker falling back, though still keeping on in the hope that something might happen to the leaders when their chances would still be good.
ten 10s
From this reading THE MARATHON RUNNERS The same general principles that might apply in a mile run, or a two hundred yard dash, would not be worth while attempting in this long race.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Besides, they knew that it would be desirable if there was a break in the bunch in the early stages of the game.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MARATHON RUNNERS The same general principles that might apply in a mile run, or a two hundred yard dash, would not be worth while attempting in this long race.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Besides, they knew that it would be desirable if there was a break in the bunch in the early stages of the game.
conformity or harmony
From this reading There would thus be no crowding, the weaker falling back, though still keeping on in the hope that something might happen to the leaders when their chances would still be good.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Besides, they knew that it would be desirable if there was a break in the bunch in the early stages of the game.
immediately past
From this reading Those contestants who managed to cover the entire distance were bound to be so exhausted when the last mile was reached that they could not be expected to have much stamina left, so as to make a "Garrison finish."
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading There would thus be no crowding, the weaker falling back, though still keeping on in the hope that something might happen to the leaders when their chances would still be good.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Those contestants who managed to cover the entire distance were bound to be so exhausted when the last mile was reached that they could not be expected to have much stamina left, so as to make a "Garrison finish."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On this account there would be little holding back on the part of the runners.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading THE MARATHON RUNNERS The same general principles that might apply in a mile run, or a two hundred yard dash, would not be worth while attempting in this long race.
engage in
From this reading Those contestants who managed to cover the entire distance were bound to be so exhausted when the last mile was reached that they could not be expected to have much stamina left, so as to make a "Garrison finish."
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Those contestants who managed to cover the entire distance were bound to be so exhausted when the last mile was reached that they could not be expected to have much stamina left, so as to make a "Garrison finish."
MARATHONnounUS /ˈmerəθɑːn/
any long and arduous undertaking
From this reading THE MARATHON RUNNERS The same general principles that might apply in a mile run, or a two hundred yard dash, would not be worth while attempting in this long race.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading THE MARATHON RUNNERS The same general principles that might apply in a mile run, or a two hundred yard dash, would not be worth while attempting in this long race.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading THE MARATHON RUNNERS The same general principles that might apply in a mile run, or a two hundred yard dash, would not be worth while attempting in this long race.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Those contestants who managed to cover the entire distance were bound to be so exhausted when the last mile was reached that they could not be expected to have much stamina left, so as to make a "Garrison finish."
not any; not one
From this reading There would thus be no crowding, the weaker falling back, though still keeping on in the hope that something might happen to the leaders when their chances would still be good.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE MARATHON RUNNERS The same general principles that might apply in a mile run, or a two hundred yard dash, would not be worth while attempting in this long race.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On this account there would be little holding back on the part of the runners.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On this account there would be little holding back on the part of the runners.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE MARATHON RUNNERS The same general principles that might apply in a mile run, or a two hundred yard dash, would not be worth while attempting in this long race.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading On this account there would be little holding back on the part of the runners.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading THE MARATHON RUNNERS The same general principles that might apply in a mile run, or a two hundred yard dash, would not be worth while attempting in this long race.
any competition
From this reading THE MARATHON RUNNERS The same general principles that might apply in a mile run, or a two hundred yard dash, would not be worth while attempting in this long race.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Those contestants who managed to cover the entire distance were bound to be so exhausted when the last mile was reached that they could not be expected to have much stamina left, so as to make a "Garrison finish."
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading THE MARATHON RUNNERS The same general principles that might apply in a mile run, or a two hundred yard dash, would not be worth while attempting in this long race.
RUNNERSnounUS /ˈrʌnərz/
plural of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading THE MARATHON RUNNERS The same general principles that might apply in a mile run, or a two hundred yard dash, would not be worth while attempting in this long race.
Identical; not different.
From this reading THE MARATHON RUNNERS The same general principles that might apply in a mile run, or a two hundred yard dash, would not be worth while attempting in this long race.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Those contestants who managed to cover the entire distance were bound to be so exhausted when the last mile was reached that they could not be expected to have much stamina left, so as to make a "Garrison finish."
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There would thus be no crowding, the weaker falling back, though still keeping on in the hope that something might happen to the leaders when their chances would still be good.
stagesnounUS /ˈsteɪdʒəz/
plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Besides, they knew that it would be desirable if there was a break in the bunch in the early stages of the game.
staminanounUS /ˈstæmənə/
enduring strength and energy
From this reading Those contestants who managed to cover the entire distance were bound to be so exhausted when the last mile was reached that they could not be expected to have much stamina left, so as to make a "Garrison finish."
not in physical motion
From this reading There would thus be no crowding, the weaker falling back, though still keeping on in the hope that something might happen to the leaders when their chances would still be good.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MARATHON RUNNERS The same general principles that might apply in a mile run, or a two hundred yard dash, would not be worth while attempting in this long race.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MARATHON RUNNERS The same general principles that might apply in a mile run, or a two hundred yard dash, would not be worth while attempting in this long race.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There would thus be no crowding, the weaker falling back, though still keeping on in the hope that something might happen to the leaders when their chances would still be good.
in or at that place or location
From this reading On this account there would be little holding back on the part of the runners.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Those contestants who managed to cover the entire distance were bound to be so exhausted when the last mile was reached that they could not be expected to have much stamina left, so as to make a "Garrison finish."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE MARATHON RUNNERS The same general principles that might apply in a mile run, or a two hundred yard dash, would not be worth while attempting in this long race.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those contestants who managed to cover the entire distance were bound to be so exhausted when the last mile was reached that they could not be expected to have much stamina left, so as to make a "Garrison finish."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading There would thus be no crowding, the weaker falling back, though still keeping on in the hope that something might happen to the leaders when their chances would still be good.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading There would thus be no crowding, the weaker falling back, though still keeping on in the hope that something might happen to the leaders when their chances would still be good.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Those contestants who managed to cover the entire distance were bound to be so exhausted when the last mile was reached that they could not be expected to have much stamina left, so as to make a "Garrison finish."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE MARATHON RUNNERS The same general principles that might apply in a mile run, or a two hundred yard dash, would not be worth while attempting in this long race.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Those contestants who managed to cover the entire distance were bound to be so exhausted when the last mile was reached that they could not be expected to have much stamina left, so as to make a "Garrison finish."
weakeradjectiveUS /ˈwiːkər/
comparative of “weak” — wanting in physical strength
From this reading There would thus be no crowding, the weaker falling back, though still keeping on in the hope that something might happen to the leaders when their chances would still be good.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Those contestants who managed to cover the entire distance were bound to be so exhausted when the last mile was reached that they could not be expected to have much stamina left, so as to make a "Garrison finish."
at the time that
From this reading Those contestants who managed to cover the entire distance were bound to be so exhausted when the last mile was reached that they could not be expected to have much stamina left, so as to make a "Garrison finish."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE MARATHON RUNNERS The same general principles that might apply in a mile run, or a two hundred yard dash, would not be worth while attempting in this long race.
which person or people
From this reading Those contestants who managed to cover the entire distance were bound to be so exhausted when the last mile was reached that they could not be expected to have much stamina left, so as to make a "Garrison finish."
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading THE MARATHON RUNNERS The same general principles that might apply in a mile run, or a two hundred yard dash, would not be worth while attempting in this long race.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE MARATHON RUNNERS The same general principles that might apply in a mile run, or a two hundred yard dash, would not be worth while attempting in this long race.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading THE MARATHON RUNNERS The same general principles that might apply in a mile run, or a two hundred yard dash, would not be worth while attempting in this long race.
