used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Indeed, all around was a scene of great activity.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading PRACTICE FOR THE RACE "About time you started on your five mile run, isn't it, Fred?
accommodateverbUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Men were hammering away at a tremendous rate, putting up the last series of raised seats intended to accommodate the spectators on the next day, many of whom would be willing to pay for good seats.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading Indeed, all around was a scene of great activity.
afternoon'snounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
possessive form of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Because the afternoon's slipping away," said Dick Hanshaw, as he came over to the little group of boys who were chatting on the green of the field, which later on would be the scene of the gathering crowds coming to witness the athletic meet of the three rival schools.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Indeed, all around was a scene of great activity.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Indeed, all around was a scene of great activity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Because the afternoon's slipping away," said Dick Hanshaw, as he came over to the little group of boys who were chatting on the green of the field, which later on would be the scene of the gathering crowds coming to witness the athletic meet of the three rival schools.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Men were hammering away at a tremendous rate, putting up the last series of raised seats intended to accommodate the spectators on the next day, many of whom would be willing to pay for good seats.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading Because the afternoon's slipping away," said Dick Hanshaw, as he came over to the little group of boys who were chatting on the green of the field, which later on would be the scene of the gathering crowds coming to witness the athletic meet of the three rival schools.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Because the afternoon's slipping away," said Dick Hanshaw, as he came over to the little group of boys who were chatting on the green of the field, which later on would be the scene of the gathering crowds coming to witness the athletic meet of the three rival schools.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Because the afternoon's slipping away," said Dick Hanshaw, as he came over to the little group of boys who were chatting on the green of the field, which later on would be the scene of the gathering crowds coming to witness the athletic meet of the three rival schools.
for the reason that
From this reading Because the afternoon's slipping away," said Dick Hanshaw, as he came over to the little group of boys who were chatting on the green of the field, which later on would be the scene of the gathering crowds coming to witness the athletic meet of the three rival schools.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Because the afternoon's slipping away," said Dick Hanshaw, as he came over to the little group of boys who were chatting on the green of the field, which later on would be the scene of the gathering crowds coming to witness the athletic meet of the three rival schools.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Dozens of the lads were in their "working togs," as they called them.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Because the afternoon's slipping away," said Dick Hanshaw, as he came over to the little group of boys who were chatting on the green of the field, which later on would be the scene of the gathering crowds coming to witness the athletic meet of the three rival schools.
chattingverbUS /ˈtʃætɪŋ/
inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading Because the afternoon's slipping away," said Dick Hanshaw, as he came over to the little group of boys who were chatting on the green of the field, which later on would be the scene of the gathering crowds coming to witness the athletic meet of the three rival schools.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Because the afternoon's slipping away," said Dick Hanshaw, as he came over to the little group of boys who were chatting on the green of the field, which later on would be the scene of the gathering crowds coming to witness the athletic meet of the three rival schools.
crowdsnounUS /kraʊdz/
plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together
From this reading Because the afternoon's slipping away," said Dick Hanshaw, as he came over to the little group of boys who were chatting on the green of the field, which later on would be the scene of the gathering crowds coming to witness the athletic meet of the three rival schools.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Men were hammering away at a tremendous rate, putting up the last series of raised seats intended to accommodate the spectators on the next day, many of whom would be willing to pay for good seats.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Because the afternoon's slipping away," said Dick Hanshaw, as he came over to the little group of boys who were chatting on the green of the field, which later on would be the scene of the gathering crowds coming to witness the athletic meet of the three rival schools.
DozensnounUS /ˈdʌzənz/
a large number or amount
From this reading Dozens of the lads were in their "working togs," as they called them.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Because the afternoon's slipping away," said Dick Hanshaw, as he came over to the little group of boys who were chatting on the green of the field, which later on would be the scene of the gathering crowds coming to witness the athletic meet of the three rival schools.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading PRACTICE FOR THE RACE "About time you started on your five mile run, isn't it, Fred?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PRACTICE FOR THE RACE "About time you started on your five mile run, isn't it, Fred?
Fred
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From this reading PRACTICE FOR THE RACE "About time you started on your five mile run, isn't it, Fred?
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Because the afternoon's slipping away," said Dick Hanshaw, as he came over to the little group of boys who were chatting on the green of the field, which later on would be the scene of the gathering crowds coming to witness the athletic meet of the three rival schools.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Men were hammering away at a tremendous rate, putting up the last series of raised seats intended to accommodate the spectators on the next day, many of whom would be willing to pay for good seats.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Indeed, all around was a scene of great activity.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Because the afternoon's slipping away," said Dick Hanshaw, as he came over to the little group of boys who were chatting on the green of the field, which later on would be the scene of the gathering crowds coming to witness the athletic meet of the three rival schools.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Because the afternoon's slipping away," said Dick Hanshaw, as he came over to the little group of boys who were chatting on the green of the field, which later on would be the scene of the gathering crowds coming to witness the athletic meet of the three rival schools.
hammeringnounUS /ˈhæmərɪŋ/
the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows)
From this reading Men were hammering away at a tremendous rate, putting up the last series of raised seats intended to accommodate the spectators on the next day, many of whom would be willing to pay for good seats.
Hanshaw
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From this reading Because the afternoon's slipping away," said Dick Hanshaw, as he came over to the little group of boys who were chatting on the green of the field, which later on would be the scene of the gathering crowds coming to witness the athletic meet of the three rival schools.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Because the afternoon's slipping away," said Dick Hanshaw, as he came over to the little group of boys who were chatting on the green of the field, which later on would be the scene of the gathering crowds coming to witness the athletic meet of the three rival schools.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dozens of the lads were in their "working togs," as they called them.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, all around was a scene of great activity.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Men were hammering away at a tremendous rate, putting up the last series of raised seats intended to accommodate the spectators on the next day, many of whom would be willing to pay for good seats.
isn't
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From this reading PRACTICE FOR THE RACE "About time you started on your five mile run, isn't it, Fred?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading PRACTICE FOR THE RACE "About time you started on your five mile run, isn't it, Fred?
ladsnounUS /lædz/
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading Dozens of the lads were in their "working togs," as they called them.
immediately past
From this reading Men were hammering away at a tremendous rate, putting up the last series of raised seats intended to accommodate the spectators on the next day, many of whom would be willing to pay for good seats.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Because the afternoon's slipping away," said Dick Hanshaw, as he came over to the little group of boys who were chatting on the green of the field, which later on would be the scene of the gathering crowds coming to witness the athletic meet of the three rival schools.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Because the afternoon's slipping away," said Dick Hanshaw, as he came over to the little group of boys who were chatting on the green of the field, which later on would be the scene of the gathering crowds coming to witness the athletic meet of the three rival schools.
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 Men were hammering away at a tremendous rate, putting up the last series of raised seats intended to accommodate the spectators on the next day, many of whom would be willing to pay for good seats.
come together
From this reading Because the afternoon's slipping away," said Dick Hanshaw, as he came over to the little group of boys who were chatting on the green of the field, which later on would be the scene of the gathering crowds coming to witness the athletic meet of the three rival schools.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men were hammering away at a tremendous rate, putting up the last series of raised seats intended to accommodate the spectators on the next day, many of whom would be willing to pay for good seats.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading PRACTICE FOR THE RACE "About time you started on your five mile run, isn't it, Fred?
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Men were hammering away at a tremendous rate, putting up the last series of raised seats intended to accommodate the spectators on the next day, many of whom would be willing to pay for good seats.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Because the afternoon's slipping away," said Dick Hanshaw, as he came over to the little group of boys who were chatting on the green of the field, which later on would be the scene of the gathering crowds coming to witness the athletic meet of the three rival schools.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading PRACTICE FOR THE RACE "About time you started on your five mile run, isn't it, Fred?
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Because the afternoon's slipping away," said Dick Hanshaw, as he came over to the little group of boys who were chatting on the green of the field, which later on would be the scene of the gathering crowds coming to witness the athletic meet of the three rival schools.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Men were hammering away at a tremendous rate, putting up the last series of raised seats intended to accommodate the spectators on the next day, many of whom would be willing to pay for good seats.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading PRACTICE FOR THE RACE "About time you started on your five mile run, isn't it, Fred?
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Men were hammering away at a tremendous rate, putting up the last series of raised seats intended to accommodate the spectators on the next day, many of whom would be willing to pay for good seats.
any competition
From this reading PRACTICE FOR THE RACE "About time you started on your five mile run, isn't it, Fred?
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Men were hammering away at a tremendous rate, putting up the last series of raised seats intended to accommodate the spectators on the next day, many of whom would be willing to pay for good seats.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading Men were hammering away at a tremendous rate, putting up the last series of raised seats intended to accommodate the spectators on the next day, many of whom would be willing to pay for good seats.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading Because the afternoon's slipping away," said Dick Hanshaw, as he came over to the little group of boys who were chatting on the green of the field, which later on would be the scene of the gathering crowds coming to witness the athletic meet of the three rival schools.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading PRACTICE FOR THE RACE "About time you started on your five mile run, isn't it, Fred?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Because the afternoon's slipping away," said Dick Hanshaw, as he came over to the little group of boys who were chatting on the green of the field, which later on would be the scene of the gathering crowds coming to witness the athletic meet of the three rival schools.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Because the afternoon's slipping away," said Dick Hanshaw, as he came over to the little group of boys who were chatting on the green of the field, which later on would be the scene of the gathering crowds coming to witness the athletic meet of the three rival schools.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading Because the afternoon's slipping away," said Dick Hanshaw, as he came over to the little group of boys who were chatting on the green of the field, which later on would be the scene of the gathering crowds coming to witness the athletic meet of the three rival schools.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading Men were hammering away at a tremendous rate, putting up the last series of raised seats intended to accommodate the spectators on the next day, many of whom would be willing to pay for good seats.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Men were hammering away at a tremendous rate, putting up the last series of raised seats intended to accommodate the spectators on the next day, many of whom would be willing to pay for good seats.
slippingadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpɪŋ/
moving as on a slippery surface
From this reading Because the afternoon's slipping away," said Dick Hanshaw, as he came over to the little group of boys who were chatting on the green of the field, which later on would be the scene of the gathering crowds coming to witness the athletic meet of the three rival schools.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading Men were hammering away at a tremendous rate, putting up the last series of raised seats intended to accommodate the spectators on the next day, many of whom would be willing to pay for good seats.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading PRACTICE FOR THE RACE "About time you started on your five mile run, isn't it, Fred?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PRACTICE FOR THE RACE "About time you started on your five mile run, isn't it, Fred?
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Dozens of the lads were in their "working togs," as they called them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Dozens of the lads were in their "working togs," as they called them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dozens of the lads were in their "working togs," as they called them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Because the afternoon's slipping away," said Dick Hanshaw, as he came over to the little group of boys who were chatting on the green of the field, which later on would be the scene of the gathering crowds coming to witness the athletic meet of the three rival schools.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading PRACTICE FOR THE RACE "About time you started on your five mile run, isn't it, Fred?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Because the afternoon's slipping away," said Dick Hanshaw, as he came over to the little group of boys who were chatting on the green of the field, which later on would be the scene of the gathering crowds coming to witness the athletic meet of the three rival schools.
togsnounUS /tɑːɡz/
informal terms for clothing
From this reading Dozens of the lads were in their "working togs," as they called them.
tremendousadjectiveUS /trəˈmendəs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Men were hammering away at a tremendous rate, putting up the last series of raised seats intended to accommodate the spectators on the next day, many of whom would be willing to pay for good seats.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Men were hammering away at a tremendous rate, putting up the last series of raised seats intended to accommodate the spectators on the next day, many of whom would be willing to pay for good seats.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed, all around was a scene of great activity.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Because the afternoon's slipping away," said Dick Hanshaw, as he came over to the little group of boys who were chatting on the green of the field, which later on would be the scene of the gathering crowds coming to witness the athletic meet of the three rival schools.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Because the afternoon's slipping away," said Dick Hanshaw, as he came over to the little group of boys who were chatting on the green of the field, which later on would be the scene of the gathering crowds coming to witness the athletic meet of the three rival schools.
which person or people
From this reading Because the afternoon's slipping away," said Dick Hanshaw, as he came over to the little group of boys who were chatting on the green of the field, which later on would be the scene of the gathering crowds coming to witness the athletic meet of the three rival schools.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Men were hammering away at a tremendous rate, putting up the last series of raised seats intended to accommodate the spectators on the next day, many of whom would be willing to pay for good seats.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Men were hammering away at a tremendous rate, putting up the last series of raised seats intended to accommodate the spectators on the next day, many of whom would be willing to pay for good seats.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading Because the afternoon's slipping away," said Dick Hanshaw, as he came over to the little group of boys who were chatting on the green of the field, which later on would be the scene of the gathering crowds coming to witness the athletic meet of the three rival schools.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Dozens of the lads were in their "working togs," as they called them.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Because the afternoon's slipping away," said Dick Hanshaw, as he came over to the little group of boys who were chatting on the green of the field, which later on would be the scene of the gathering crowds coming to witness the athletic meet of the three rival schools.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading PRACTICE FOR THE RACE "About time you started on your five mile run, isn't it, Fred?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading PRACTICE FOR THE RACE "About time you started on your five mile run, isn't it, Fred?
