aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading That was because the Captains were sensible enough to see that short halves of twenty minutes were much better than the full thirty minutes, and because all the teams were willing to make an effort to begin the games early enough so that they could be finished about sunset.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading No disputes have arisen from this cause, and the spectators have not crowded on to the fields to add to the delay of the game.
(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 That was because the Captains were sensible enough to see that short halves of twenty minutes were much better than the full thirty minutes, and because all the teams were willing to make an effort to begin the games early enough so that they could be finished about sunset.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading That was because the Captains were sensible enough to see that short halves of twenty minutes were much better than the full thirty minutes, and because all the teams were willing to make an effort to begin the games early enough so that they could be finished about sunset.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That was because the Captains were sensible enough to see that short halves of twenty minutes were much better than the full thirty minutes, and because all the teams were willing to make an effort to begin the games early enough so that they could be finished about sunset.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another of last year's unpleasant features--the bitterness between some of the teams--was lacking.
arisenverbUS /ərˈɪzən/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading No disputes have arisen from this cause, and the spectators have not crowded on to the fields to add to the delay of the game.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading One of the unpleasant features of many of last year's games--the darkness that interfered in the second half--was done away with this season.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That was because the Captains were sensible enough to see that short halves of twenty minutes were much better than the full thirty minutes, and because all the teams were willing to make an effort to begin the games early enough so that they could be finished about sunset.
for the reason that
From this reading That was because the Captains were sensible enough to see that short halves of twenty minutes were much better than the full thirty minutes, and because all the teams were willing to make an effort to begin the games early enough so that they could be finished about sunset.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The result has been most satisfactory.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading That was because the Captains were sensible enough to see that short halves of twenty minutes were much better than the full thirty minutes, and because all the teams were willing to make an effort to begin the games early enough so that they could be finished about sunset.
(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 That was because the Captains were sensible enough to see that short halves of twenty minutes were much better than the full thirty minutes, and because all the teams were willing to make an effort to begin the games early enough so that they could be finished about sunset.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Another of last year's unpleasant features--the bitterness between some of the teams--was lacking.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading Another of last year's unpleasant features--the bitterness between some of the teams--was lacking.
CaptainsnounUS /ˈkæptənz/
plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading That was because the Captains were sensible enough to see that short halves of twenty minutes were much better than the full thirty minutes, and because all the teams were willing to make an effort to begin the games early enough so that they could be finished about sunset.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading No disputes have arisen from this cause, and the spectators have not crowded on to the fields to add to the delay of the game.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading That was because the Captains were sensible enough to see that short halves of twenty minutes were much better than the full thirty minutes, and because all the teams were willing to make an effort to begin the games early enough so that they could be finished about sunset.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading No disputes have arisen from this cause, and the spectators have not crowded on to the fields to add to the delay of the game.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading One of the unpleasant features of many of last year's games--the darkness that interfered in the second half--was done away with this season.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading No disputes have arisen from this cause, and the spectators have not crowded on to the fields to add to the delay of the game.
disputesnounUS /dɪsˈpjuːts/
plural of “dispute” — a disagreement or argument about something important
From this reading No disputes have arisen from this cause, and the spectators have not crowded on to the fields to add to the delay of the game.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading One of the unpleasant features of many of last year's games--the darkness that interfered in the second half--was done away with this season.
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 That was because the Captains were sensible enough to see that short halves of twenty minutes were much better than the full thirty minutes, and because all the teams were willing to make an effort to begin the games early enough so that they could be finished about sunset.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading That was because the Captains were sensible enough to see that short halves of twenty minutes were much better than the full thirty minutes, and because all the teams were willing to make an effort to begin the games early enough so that they could be finished about sunset.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading That was because the Captains were sensible enough to see that short halves of twenty minutes were much better than the full thirty minutes, and because all the teams were willing to make an effort to begin the games early enough so that they could be finished about sunset.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading One of the unpleasant features of many of last year's games--the darkness that interfered in the second half--was done away with this season.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading No disputes have arisen from this cause, and the spectators have not crowded on to the fields to add to the delay of the game.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading That was because the Captains were sensible enough to see that short halves of twenty minutes were much better than the full thirty minutes, and because all the teams were willing to make an effort to begin the games early enough so that they could be finished about sunset.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading No disputes have arisen from this cause, and the spectators have not crowded on to the fields to add to the delay of the game.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading That was because the Captains were sensible enough to see that short halves of twenty minutes were much better than the full thirty minutes, and because all the teams were willing to make an effort to begin the games early enough so that they could be finished about sunset.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading No disputes have arisen from this cause, and the spectators have not crowded on to the fields to add to the delay of the game.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading One of the unpleasant features of many of last year's games--the darkness that interfered in the second half--was done away with this season.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading One of the unpleasant features of many of last year's games--the darkness that interfered in the second half--was done away with this season.
halvesnounUS /hævz/
plural of “half” — one of two equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading That was because the Captains were sensible enough to see that short halves of twenty minutes were much better than the full thirty minutes, and because all the teams were willing to make an effort to begin the games early enough so that they could be finished about sunset.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The result has been most satisfactory.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading No disputes have arisen from this cause, and the spectators have not crowded on to the fields to add to the delay of the game.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One of the unpleasant features of many of last year's games--the darkness that interfered in the second half--was done away with this season.
interferedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrd/
past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading One of the unpleasant features of many of last year's games--the darkness that interfered in the second half--was done away with this season.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading Another of last year's unpleasant features--the bitterness between some of the teams--was lacking.
immediately past
From this reading One of the unpleasant features of many of last year's games--the darkness that interfered in the second half--was done away with this season.
engage in
From this reading That was because the Captains were sensible enough to see that short halves of twenty minutes were much better than the full thirty minutes, and because all the teams were willing to make an effort to begin the games early enough so that they could be finished about sunset.
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 One of the unpleasant features of many of last year's games--the darkness that interfered in the second half--was done away with this season.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading That was because the Captains were sensible enough to see that short halves of twenty minutes were much better than the full thirty minutes, and because all the teams were willing to make an effort to begin the games early enough so that they could be finished about sunset.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The result has been most satisfactory.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading That was because the Captains were sensible enough to see that short halves of twenty minutes were much better than the full thirty minutes, and because all the teams were willing to make an effort to begin the games early enough so that they could be finished about sunset.
not any; not one
From this reading No disputes have arisen from this cause, and the spectators have not crowded on to the fields to add to the delay of the game.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading No disputes have arisen from this cause, and the spectators have not crowded on to the fields to add to the delay of the game.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One of the unpleasant features of many of last year's games--the darkness that interfered in the second half--was done away with this season.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No disputes have arisen from this cause, and the spectators have not crowded on to the fields to add to the delay of the game.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the unpleasant features of many of last year's games--the darkness that interfered in the second half--was done away with this season.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The result has been most satisfactory.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading The result has been most satisfactory.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading One of the unpleasant features of many of last year's games--the darkness that interfered in the second half--was done away with this season.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading One of the unpleasant features of many of last year's games--the darkness that interfered in the second half--was done away with this season.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading That was because the Captains were sensible enough to see that short halves of twenty minutes were much better than the full thirty minutes, and because all the teams were willing to make an effort to begin the games early enough so that they could be finished about sunset.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading That was because the Captains were sensible enough to see that short halves of twenty minutes were much better than the full thirty minutes, and because all the teams were willing to make an effort to begin the games early enough so that they could be finished about sunset.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading That was because the Captains were sensible enough to see that short halves of twenty minutes were much better than the full thirty minutes, and because all the teams were willing to make an effort to begin the games early enough so that they could be finished about sunset.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading That was because the Captains were sensible enough to see that short halves of twenty minutes were much better than the full thirty minutes, and because all the teams were willing to make an effort to begin the games early enough so that they could be finished about sunset.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Another of last year's unpleasant features--the bitterness between some of the teams--was lacking.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading No disputes have arisen from this cause, and the spectators have not crowded on to the fields to add to the delay of the game.
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading That was because the Captains were sensible enough to see that short halves of twenty minutes were much better than the full thirty minutes, and because all the teams were willing to make an effort to begin the games early enough so that they could be finished about sunset.
teamsnounUS /tiːmz/
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading That was because the Captains were sensible enough to see that short halves of twenty minutes were much better than the full thirty minutes, and because all the teams were willing to make an effort to begin the games early enough so that they could be finished about sunset.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading That was because the Captains were sensible enough to see that short halves of twenty minutes were much better than the full thirty minutes, and because all the teams were willing to make an effort to begin the games early enough so that they could be finished about sunset.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One of the unpleasant features of many of last year's games--the darkness that interfered in the second half--was done away with this season.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One of the unpleasant features of many of last year's games--the darkness that interfered in the second half--was done away with this season.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That was because the Captains were sensible enough to see that short halves of twenty minutes were much better than the full thirty minutes, and because all the teams were willing to make an effort to begin the games early enough so that they could be finished about sunset.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading That was because the Captains were sensible enough to see that short halves of twenty minutes were much better than the full thirty minutes, and because all the teams were willing to make an effort to begin the games early enough so that they could be finished about sunset.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading One of the unpleasant features of many of last year's games--the darkness that interfered in the second half--was done away with this season.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That was because the Captains were sensible enough to see that short halves of twenty minutes were much better than the full thirty minutes, and because all the teams were willing to make an effort to begin the games early enough so that they could be finished about sunset.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading That was because the Captains were sensible enough to see that short halves of twenty minutes were much better than the full thirty minutes, and because all the teams were willing to make an effort to begin the games early enough so that they could be finished about sunset.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading One of the unpleasant features of many of last year's games--the darkness that interfered in the second half--was done away with this season.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One of the unpleasant features of many of last year's games--the darkness that interfered in the second half--was done away with this season.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That was because the Captains were sensible enough to see that short halves of twenty minutes were much better than the full thirty minutes, and because all the teams were willing to make an effort to begin the games early enough so that they could be finished about sunset.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading That was because the Captains were sensible enough to see that short halves of twenty minutes were much better than the full thirty minutes, and because all the teams were willing to make an effort to begin the games early enough so that they could be finished about sunset.
in the company of; together with
From this reading One of the unpleasant features of many of last year's games--the darkness that interfered in the second half--was done away with this season.
year'snounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading One of the unpleasant features of many of last year's games--the darkness that interfered in the second half--was done away with this season.
