used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Many residents of the town, as well as a large number of the visitors from the North, came in carriages and automobiles.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Holding themselves proudly aloof from the negroes, a group of lanky, sallow "poor whites," few of whom could read or write, were displaying their ignorance by their remarks about the game and the players.
(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 THE TEST Nearly all Fernandon turned out to the game.
aloofadjectiveUS /əˈluːf/
remote in manner
From this reading Holding themselves proudly aloof from the negroes, a group of lanky, sallow "poor whites," few of whom could read or write, were displaying their ignorance by their remarks about the game and the players.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The covered reserved seats were filled, and, shielding themselves from the sun with umbrellas, an eager crowd packed the bleachers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Many residents of the town, as well as a large number of the visitors from the North, came in carriages and automobiles.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Many residents of the town, as well as a large number of the visitors from the North, came in carriages and automobiles.
automobilesnounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːlz/
plural of “automobile” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Many residents of the town, as well as a large number of the visitors from the North, came in carriages and automobiles.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading On the sandy grass ground back of third base a swarm of chattering, grinning colored people sat and sprawled.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading On the sandy grass ground back of third base a swarm of chattering, grinning colored people sat and sprawled.
bleachersnounUS /ˈbliːtʃərz/
(used in the plural) an outdoor grandstand without a roof; patrons are exposed to the sun as linens are when they are bleached
From this reading The covered reserved seats were filled, and, shielding themselves from the sun with umbrellas, an eager crowd packed the bleachers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Holding themselves proudly aloof from the negroes, a group of lanky, sallow "poor whites," few of whom could read or write, were displaying their ignorance by their remarks about the game and the players.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Many residents of the town, as well as a large number of the visitors from the North, came in carriages and automobiles.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Many residents of the town, as well as a large number of the visitors from the North, came in carriages and automobiles.
chatteringnounUS /ˈtʃætərɪŋ/
the rapid series of noises made by the parts of a machine
From this reading On the sandy grass ground back of third base a swarm of chattering, grinning colored people sat and sprawled.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading On the sandy grass ground back of third base a swarm of chattering, grinning colored people sat and sprawled.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Holding themselves proudly aloof from the negroes, a group of lanky, sallow "poor whites," few of whom could read or write, were displaying their ignorance by their remarks about the game and the players.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The covered reserved seats were filled, and, shielding themselves from the sun with umbrellas, an eager crowd packed the bleachers.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The covered reserved seats were filled, and, shielding themselves from the sun with umbrellas, an eager crowd packed the bleachers.
displayingverbUS /dɪˈspleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading Holding themselves proudly aloof from the negroes, a group of lanky, sallow "poor whites," few of whom could read or write, were displaying their ignorance by their remarks about the game and the players.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading The covered reserved seats were filled, and, shielding themselves from the sun with umbrellas, an eager crowd packed the bleachers.
Fernandon
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From this reading THE TEST Nearly all Fernandon turned out to the game.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Holding themselves proudly aloof from the negroes, a group of lanky, sallow "poor whites," few of whom could read or write, were displaying their ignorance by their remarks about the game and the players.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The covered reserved seats were filled, and, shielding themselves from the sun with umbrellas, an eager crowd packed the bleachers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Many residents of the town, as well as a large number of the visitors from the North, came in carriages and automobiles.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading THE TEST Nearly all Fernandon turned out to the game.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading On the sandy grass ground back of third base a swarm of chattering, grinning colored people sat and sprawled.
grinningnounUS /ˈɡrɪnɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading On the sandy grass ground back of third base a swarm of chattering, grinning colored people sat and sprawled.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading On the sandy grass ground back of third base a swarm of chattering, grinning colored people sat and sprawled.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Holding themselves proudly aloof from the negroes, a group of lanky, sallow "poor whites," few of whom could read or write, were displaying their ignorance by their remarks about the game and the players.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Holding themselves proudly aloof from the negroes, a group of lanky, sallow "poor whites," few of whom could read or write, were displaying their ignorance by their remarks about the game and the players.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading Holding themselves proudly aloof from the negroes, a group of lanky, sallow "poor whites," few of whom could read or write, were displaying their ignorance by their remarks about the game and the players.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Many residents of the town, as well as a large number of the visitors from the North, came in carriages and automobiles.
lankyadjectiveUS /ˈlæŋki/
tall and thin and having long slender limbs
From this reading Holding themselves proudly aloof from the negroes, a group of lanky, sallow "poor whites," few of whom could read or write, were displaying their ignorance by their remarks about the game and the players.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Many residents of the town, as well as a large number of the visitors from the North, came in carriages and automobiles.
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 Many residents of the town, as well as a large number of the visitors from the North, came in carriages and automobiles.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE TEST Nearly all Fernandon turned out to the game.
negroesnounUS /ˈniːɡroʊz/
plural of “negro” — a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading Holding themselves proudly aloof from the negroes, a group of lanky, sallow "poor whites," few of whom could read or write, were displaying their ignorance by their remarks about the game and the players.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Many residents of the town, as well as a large number of the visitors from the North, came in carriages and automobiles.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Many residents of the town, as well as a large number of the visitors from the North, came in carriages and automobiles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Many residents of the town, as well as a large number of the visitors from the North, came in carriages and automobiles.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the sandy grass ground back of third base a swarm of chattering, grinning colored people sat and sprawled.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Holding themselves proudly aloof from the negroes, a group of lanky, sallow "poor whites," few of whom could read or write, were displaying their ignorance by their remarks about the game and the players.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE TEST Nearly all Fernandon turned out to the game.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading The covered reserved seats were filled, and, shielding themselves from the sun with umbrellas, an eager crowd packed the bleachers.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading On the sandy grass ground back of third base a swarm of chattering, grinning colored people sat and sprawled.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading Holding themselves proudly aloof from the negroes, a group of lanky, sallow "poor whites," few of whom could read or write, were displaying their ignorance by their remarks about the game and the players.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Holding themselves proudly aloof from the negroes, a group of lanky, sallow "poor whites," few of whom could read or write, were displaying their ignorance by their remarks about the game and the players.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading Holding themselves proudly aloof from the negroes, a group of lanky, sallow "poor whites," few of whom could read or write, were displaying their ignorance by their remarks about the game and the players.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Holding themselves proudly aloof from the negroes, a group of lanky, sallow "poor whites," few of whom could read or write, were displaying their ignorance by their remarks about the game and the players.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Holding themselves proudly aloof from the negroes, a group of lanky, sallow "poor whites," few of whom could read or write, were displaying their ignorance by their remarks about the game and the players.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading The covered reserved seats were filled, and, shielding themselves from the sun with umbrellas, an eager crowd packed the bleachers.
residentsnounUS /ˈrezɪdənts/
plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading Many residents of the town, as well as a large number of the visitors from the North, came in carriages and automobiles.
sallowadjective
unhealthy looking
From this reading Holding themselves proudly aloof from the negroes, a group of lanky, sallow "poor whites," few of whom could read or write, were displaying their ignorance by their remarks about the game and the players.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading On the sandy grass ground back of third base a swarm of chattering, grinning colored people sat and sprawled.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading On the sandy grass ground back of third base a swarm of chattering, grinning colored people sat and sprawled.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading The covered reserved seats were filled, and, shielding themselves from the sun with umbrellas, an eager crowd packed the bleachers.
shieldingnounUS /ˈʃiːldɪŋ/
the act of shielding from harm
From this reading The covered reserved seats were filled, and, shielding themselves from the sun with umbrellas, an eager crowd packed the bleachers.
sprawledverbUS /sprɔːld/
past form of “sprawl” — sit or lie with one's limbs spread out
From this reading On the sandy grass ground back of third base a swarm of chattering, grinning colored people sat and sprawled.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The covered reserved seats were filled, and, shielding themselves from the sun with umbrellas, an eager crowd packed the bleachers.
swarmnounUS /swɔːrm/
a moving crowd
From this reading On the sandy grass ground back of third base a swarm of chattering, grinning colored people sat and sprawled.
TESTnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading THE TEST Nearly all Fernandon turned out to the game.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TEST Nearly all Fernandon turned out to the game.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Holding themselves proudly aloof from the negroes, a group of lanky, sallow "poor whites," few of whom could read or write, were displaying their ignorance by their remarks about the game and the players.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The covered reserved seats were filled, and, shielding themselves from the sun with umbrellas, an eager crowd packed the bleachers.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading On the sandy grass ground back of third base a swarm of chattering, grinning colored people sat and sprawled.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TEST Nearly all Fernandon turned out to the game.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Many residents of the town, as well as a large number of the visitors from the North, came in carriages and automobiles.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading THE TEST Nearly all Fernandon turned out to the game.
umbrellasnounUS /əmˈbreləz/
plural of “umbrella” — a lightweight handheld collapsible canopy
From this reading The covered reserved seats were filled, and, shielding themselves from the sun with umbrellas, an eager crowd packed the bleachers.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Many residents of the town, as well as a large number of the visitors from the North, came in carriages and automobiles.
(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 Many residents of the town, as well as a large number of the visitors from the North, came in carriages and automobiles.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The covered reserved seats were filled, and, shielding themselves from the sun with umbrellas, an eager crowd packed the bleachers.
whitesnounUS /waɪts/
plural of “white” — a Caucasian
From this reading Holding themselves proudly aloof from the negroes, a group of lanky, sallow "poor whites," few of whom could read or write, were displaying their ignorance by their remarks about the game and the players.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Holding themselves proudly aloof from the negroes, a group of lanky, sallow "poor whites," few of whom could read or write, were displaying their ignorance by their remarks about the game and the players.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The covered reserved seats were filled, and, shielding themselves from the sun with umbrellas, an eager crowd packed the bleachers.
produce a literary work
From this reading Holding themselves proudly aloof from the negroes, a group of lanky, sallow "poor whites," few of whom could read or write, were displaying their ignorance by their remarks about the game and the players.
