used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON THE HARRAPIN Saturday saw quite a big crowd gathered in the afternoon at the athletic field, to witness what they called the “elimination trials.”
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Of course this was a Columbia day entirely, a sort of home affair, since only local boys could compete.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading One event after another was carried out by the judges who were appointed to decide upon the merits of the numerous candidates.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading ON THE HARRAPIN Saturday saw quite a big crowd gathered in the afternoon at the athletic field, to witness what they called the “elimination trials.”
(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 By this means all who could not take part in the grand meet the following week would be weeded out.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading There were plenty of young people present from both Bellport and Clifford; for it was expected that these trial heats would prove almost as interesting as the real thing later on.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were plenty of young people present from both Bellport and Clifford; for it was expected that these trial heats would prove almost as interesting as the real thing later on.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading One event after another was carried out by the judges who were appointed to decide upon the merits of the numerous candidates.
subject to appointment
From this reading One event after another was carried out by the judges who were appointed to decide upon the merits of the numerous candidates.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There were plenty of young people present from both Bellport and Clifford; for it was expected that these trial heats would prove almost as interesting as the real thing later on.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ON THE HARRAPIN Saturday saw quite a big crowd gathered in the afternoon at the athletic field, to witness what they called the “elimination trials.”
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading ON THE HARRAPIN Saturday saw quite a big crowd gathered in the afternoon at the athletic field, to witness what they called the “elimination trials.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading By this means all who could not take part in the grand meet the following week would be weeded out.
Bellport
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From this reading There were plenty of young people present from both Bellport and Clifford; for it was expected that these trial heats would prove almost as interesting as the real thing later on.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ON THE HARRAPIN Saturday saw quite a big crowd gathered in the afternoon at the athletic field, to witness what they called the “elimination trials.”
the two together, not just one
From this reading There were plenty of young people present from both Bellport and Clifford; for it was expected that these trial heats would prove almost as interesting as the real thing later on.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Of course this was a Columbia day entirely, a sort of home affair, since only local boys could compete.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By this means all who could not take part in the grand meet the following week would be weeded out.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading ON THE HARRAPIN Saturday saw quite a big crowd gathered in the afternoon at the athletic field, to witness what they called the “elimination trials.”
candidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading One event after another was carried out by the judges who were appointed to decide upon the merits of the numerous candidates.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading One event after another was carried out by the judges who were appointed to decide upon the merits of the numerous candidates.
Clifford
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From this reading There were plenty of young people present from both Bellport and Clifford; for it was expected that these trial heats would prove almost as interesting as the real thing later on.
ColumbianounUS /kəˈlʌmbiə/
a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring
From this reading Of course this was a Columbia day entirely, a sort of home affair, since only local boys could compete.
competeverbUS /kəmˈpiːt/
compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading Of course this was a Columbia day entirely, a sort of home affair, since only local boys could compete.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading By this means all who could not take part in the grand meet the following week would be weeded out.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course this was a Columbia day entirely, a sort of home affair, since only local boys could compete.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading ON THE HARRAPIN Saturday saw quite a big crowd gathered in the afternoon at the athletic field, to witness what they called the “elimination trials.”
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Of course this was a Columbia day entirely, a sort of home affair, since only local boys could compete.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading One event after another was carried out by the judges who were appointed to decide upon the merits of the numerous candidates.
eliminationnounUS /ɪˌlɪməˈneɪʃən/
the act of removing or getting rid of something
From this reading ON THE HARRAPIN Saturday saw quite a big crowd gathered in the afternoon at the athletic field, to witness what they called the “elimination trials.”
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Of course this was a Columbia day entirely, a sort of home affair, since only local boys could compete.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading One event after another was carried out by the judges who were appointed to decide upon the merits of the numerous candidates.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading There were plenty of young people present from both Bellport and Clifford; for it was expected that these trial heats would prove almost as interesting as the real thing later on.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading ON THE HARRAPIN Saturday saw quite a big crowd gathered in the afternoon at the athletic field, to witness what they called the “elimination trials.”
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading By this means all who could not take part in the grand meet the following week would be weeded out.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There were plenty of young people present from both Bellport and Clifford; for it was expected that these trial heats would prove almost as interesting as the real thing later on.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There were plenty of young people present from both Bellport and Clifford; for it was expected that these trial heats would prove almost as interesting as the real thing later on.
brought together in one place
From this reading ON THE HARRAPIN Saturday saw quite a big crowd gathered in the afternoon at the athletic field, to witness what they called the “elimination trials.”
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading By this means all who could not take part in the grand meet the following week would be weeded out.
HARRAPIN
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From this reading ON THE HARRAPIN Saturday saw quite a big crowd gathered in the afternoon at the athletic field, to witness what they called the “elimination trials.”
heatsnounUS /hiːts/
plural of “heat” — a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading There were plenty of young people present from both Bellport and Clifford; for it was expected that these trial heats would prove almost as interesting as the real thing later on.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Of course this was a Columbia day entirely, a sort of home affair, since only local boys could compete.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON THE HARRAPIN Saturday saw quite a big crowd gathered in the afternoon at the athletic field, to witness what they called the “elimination trials.”
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading There were plenty of young people present from both Bellport and Clifford; for it was expected that these trial heats would prove almost as interesting as the real thing later on.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There were plenty of young people present from both Bellport and Clifford; for it was expected that these trial heats would prove almost as interesting as the real thing later on.
judgesnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
a book of the Old Testament that tells the history of Israel under the leaders known as judges
From this reading One event after another was carried out by the judges who were appointed to decide upon the merits of the numerous candidates.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading There were plenty of young people present from both Bellport and Clifford; for it was expected that these trial heats would prove almost as interesting as the real thing later on.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading Of course this was a Columbia day entirely, a sort of home affair, since only local boys could compete.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading By this means all who could not take part in the grand meet the following week would be weeded out.
come together
From this reading By this means all who could not take part in the grand meet the following week would be weeded out.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading One event after another was carried out by the judges who were appointed to decide upon the merits of the numerous candidates.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading By this means all who could not take part in the grand meet the following week would be weeded out.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading One event after another was carried out by the judges who were appointed to decide upon the merits of the numerous candidates.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were plenty of young people present from both Bellport and Clifford; for it was expected that these trial heats would prove almost as interesting as the real thing later on.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE HARRAPIN Saturday saw quite a big crowd gathered in the afternoon at the athletic field, to witness what they called the “elimination trials.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One event after another was carried out by the judges who were appointed to decide upon the merits of the numerous candidates.
and nothing more
From this reading Of course this was a Columbia day entirely, a sort of home affair, since only local boys could compete.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading By this means all who could not take part in the grand meet the following week would be weeded out.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading By this means all who could not take part in the grand meet the following week would be weeded out.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading There were plenty of young people present from both Bellport and Clifford; for it was expected that these trial heats would prove almost as interesting as the real thing later on.
a full supply
From this reading There were plenty of young people present from both Bellport and Clifford; for it was expected that these trial heats would prove almost as interesting as the real thing later on.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading There were plenty of young people present from both Bellport and Clifford; for it was expected that these trial heats would prove almost as interesting as the real thing later on.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading There were plenty of young people present from both Bellport and Clifford; for it was expected that these trial heats would prove almost as interesting as the real thing later on.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading ON THE HARRAPIN Saturday saw quite a big crowd gathered in the afternoon at the athletic field, to witness what they called the “elimination trials.”
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading There were plenty of young people present from both Bellport and Clifford; for it was expected that these trial heats would prove almost as interesting as the real thing later on.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading ON THE HARRAPIN Saturday saw quite a big crowd gathered in the afternoon at the athletic field, to witness what they called the “elimination trials.”
cut with a saw
From this reading ON THE HARRAPIN Saturday saw quite a big crowd gathered in the afternoon at the athletic field, to witness what they called the “elimination trials.”
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Of course this was a Columbia day entirely, a sort of home affair, since only local boys could compete.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Of course this was a Columbia day entirely, a sort of home affair, since only local boys could compete.
carry out
From this reading By this means all who could not take part in the grand meet the following week would be weeded out.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There were plenty of young people present from both Bellport and Clifford; for it was expected that these trial heats would prove almost as interesting as the real thing later on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE HARRAPIN Saturday saw quite a big crowd gathered in the afternoon at the athletic field, to witness what they called the “elimination trials.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were plenty of young people present from both Bellport and Clifford; for it was expected that these trial heats would prove almost as interesting as the real thing later on.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading There were plenty of young people present from both Bellport and Clifford; for it was expected that these trial heats would prove almost as interesting as the real thing later on.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ON THE HARRAPIN Saturday saw quite a big crowd gathered in the afternoon at the athletic field, to witness what they called the “elimination trials.”
a special situation
From this reading There were plenty of young people present from both Bellport and Clifford; for it was expected that these trial heats would prove almost as interesting as the real thing later on.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this means all who could not take part in the grand meet the following week would be weeded out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON THE HARRAPIN Saturday saw quite a big crowd gathered in the afternoon at the athletic field, to witness what they called the “elimination trials.”
the act of testing something
From this reading There were plenty of young people present from both Bellport and Clifford; for it was expected that these trial heats would prove almost as interesting as the real thing later on.
trialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading ON THE HARRAPIN Saturday saw quite a big crowd gathered in the afternoon at the athletic field, to witness what they called the “elimination trials.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading One event after another was carried out by the judges who were appointed to decide upon the merits of the numerous candidates.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There were plenty of young people present from both Bellport and Clifford; for it was expected that these trial heats would prove almost as interesting as the real thing later on.
weededverbUS /ˈwiːdɪd/
past form of “weed” — clear of weeds
From this reading By this means all who could not take part in the grand meet the following week would be weeded out.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading By this means all who could not take part in the grand meet the following week would be weeded out.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were plenty of young people present from both Bellport and Clifford; for it was expected that these trial heats would prove almost as interesting as the real thing later on.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading ON THE HARRAPIN Saturday saw quite a big crowd gathered in the afternoon at the athletic field, to witness what they called the “elimination trials.”
which person or people
From this reading By this means all who could not take part in the grand meet the following week would be weeded out.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading ON THE HARRAPIN Saturday saw quite a big crowd gathered in the afternoon at the athletic field, to witness what they called the “elimination trials.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading By this means all who could not take part in the grand meet the following week would be weeded out.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading There were plenty of young people present from both Bellport and Clifford; for it was expected that these trial heats would prove almost as interesting as the real thing later on.
