used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HOCKEY MATCH WITH A SCRATCH SEVEN There was a large crowd present to watch the local hockey match that morning.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Even a number of gentlemen were on hand to criticize, and also applaud, according to what their judgment of the work of the young athletes proved to be.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading They hailed the awakening of Scranton along these lines most heartily.
in addition
From this reading Even a number of gentlemen were on hand to criticize, and also applaud, according to what their judgment of the work of the young athletes proved to be.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Even a number of gentlemen were on hand to criticize, and also applaud, according to what their judgment of the work of the young athletes proved to be.
applaudverbUS /əˈplɔːd/
clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
From this reading Even a number of gentlemen were on hand to criticize, and also applaud, according to what their judgment of the work of the young athletes proved to be.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Not only were Scranton High pupils interested, but many of the town folks seemed to find it convenient to stroll around to the field that, during the recent summer, had been the scene of bitterly contested baseball games.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Some of these men had been college players, or, at least, interested in athletic sports.
athletesnounUS /ˈæθliːts/
plural of “athlete” — a person trained to compete in sports
From this reading Even a number of gentlemen were on hand to criticize, and also applaud, according to what their judgment of the work of the young athletes proved to be.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading Some of these men had been college players, or, at least, interested in athletic sports.
awakeningnounUS /əˈweɪkənɪŋ/
the act of waking
From this reading They hailed the awakening of Scranton along these lines most heartily.
baseballnounUS /ˈbeɪsˈbɔːl/
a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs
From this reading Not only were Scranton High pupils interested, but many of the town folks seemed to find it convenient to stroll around to the field that, during the recent summer, had been the scene of bitterly contested baseball games.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Even a number of gentlemen were on hand to criticize, and also applaud, according to what their judgment of the work of the young athletes proved to be.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Not only were Scranton High pupils interested, but many of the town folks seemed to find it convenient to stroll around to the field that, during the recent summer, had been the scene of bitterly contested baseball games.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading Not only were Scranton High pupils interested, but many of the town folks seemed to find it convenient to stroll around to the field that, during the recent summer, had been the scene of bitterly contested baseball games.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not only were Scranton High pupils interested, but many of the town folks seemed to find it convenient to stroll around to the field that, during the recent summer, had been the scene of bitterly contested baseball games.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Some of these men had been college players, or, at least, interested in athletic sports.
contestedadjectiveUS /kənˈtestəd/
disputed or made the object of contention or competition
From this reading Not only were Scranton High pupils interested, but many of the town folks seemed to find it convenient to stroll around to the field that, during the recent summer, had been the scene of bitterly contested baseball games.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading Not only were Scranton High pupils interested, but many of the town folks seemed to find it convenient to stroll around to the field that, during the recent summer, had been the scene of bitterly contested baseball games.
criticizeverbUS /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
From this reading Even a number of gentlemen were on hand to criticize, and also applaud, according to what their judgment of the work of the young athletes proved to be.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading THE HOCKEY MATCH WITH A SCRATCH SEVEN There was a large crowd present to watch the local hockey match that morning.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Not only were Scranton High pupils interested, but many of the town folks seemed to find it convenient to stroll around to the field that, during the recent summer, had been the scene of bitterly contested baseball games.
divisible by two
From this reading Even a number of gentlemen were on hand to criticize, and also applaud, according to what their judgment of the work of the young athletes proved to be.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Not only were Scranton High pupils interested, but many of the town folks seemed to find it convenient to stroll around to the field that, during the recent summer, had been the scene of bitterly contested baseball games.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Not only were Scranton High pupils interested, but many of the town folks seemed to find it convenient to stroll around to the field that, during the recent summer, had been the scene of bitterly contested baseball games.
your parents
From this reading Not only were Scranton High pupils interested, but many of the town folks seemed to find it convenient to stroll around to the field that, during the recent summer, had been the scene of bitterly contested baseball games.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Not only were Scranton High pupils interested, but many of the town folks seemed to find it convenient to stroll around to the field that, during the recent summer, had been the scene of bitterly contested baseball games.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Even a number of gentlemen were on hand to criticize, and also applaud, according to what their judgment of the work of the young athletes proved to be.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not only were Scranton High pupils interested, but many of the town folks seemed to find it convenient to stroll around to the field that, during the recent summer, had been the scene of bitterly contested baseball games.
hailedverbUS /heɪld/
past form of “hail” — praise vociferously
From this reading They hailed the awakening of Scranton along these lines most heartily.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Even a number of gentlemen were on hand to criticize, and also applaud, according to what their judgment of the work of the young athletes proved to be.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading They hailed the awakening of Scranton along these lines most heartily.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Not only were Scranton High pupils interested, but many of the town folks seemed to find it convenient to stroll around to the field that, during the recent summer, had been the scene of bitterly contested baseball games.
HOCKEYnounUS /ˈhɑːki/
a game resembling ice hockey that is played on an open field; two opposing teams use curved hockey sticks try to drive a ball into the opponents' net
From this reading THE HOCKEY MATCH WITH A SCRATCH SEVEN There was a large crowd present to watch the local hockey match that morning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some of these men had been college players, or, at least, interested in athletic sports.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Not only were Scranton High pupils interested, but many of the town folks seemed to find it convenient to stroll around to the field that, during the recent summer, had been the scene of bitterly contested baseball games.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Not only were Scranton High pupils interested, but many of the town folks seemed to find it convenient to stroll around to the field that, during the recent summer, had been the scene of bitterly contested baseball games.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Even a number of gentlemen were on hand to criticize, and also applaud, according to what their judgment of the work of the young athletes proved to be.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE HOCKEY MATCH WITH A SCRATCH SEVEN There was a large crowd present to watch the local hockey match that morning.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Some of these men had been college players, or, at least, interested in athletic sports.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading They hailed the awakening of Scranton along these lines most heartily.
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 THE HOCKEY MATCH WITH A SCRATCH SEVEN There was a large crowd present to watch the local hockey match that morning.
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 Not only were Scranton High pupils interested, but many of the town folks seemed to find it convenient to stroll around to the field that, during the recent summer, had been the scene of bitterly contested baseball games.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading THE HOCKEY MATCH WITH A SCRATCH SEVEN There was a large crowd present to watch the local hockey match that morning.
the force of workers available
From this reading Some of these men had been college players, or, at least, interested in athletic sports.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE HOCKEY MATCH WITH A SCRATCH SEVEN There was a large crowd present to watch the local hockey match that morning.
used to form the superlative
From this reading They hailed the awakening of Scranton along these lines most heartily.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not only were Scranton High pupils interested, but many of the town folks seemed to find it convenient to stroll around to the field that, during the recent summer, had been the scene of bitterly contested baseball games.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Even a number of gentlemen were on hand to criticize, and also applaud, according to what their judgment of the work of the young athletes proved to be.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not only were Scranton High pupils interested, but many of the town folks seemed to find it convenient to stroll around to the field that, during the recent summer, had been the scene of bitterly contested baseball games.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Even a number of gentlemen were on hand to criticize, and also applaud, according to what their judgment of the work of the young athletes proved to be.
and nothing more
From this reading Not only were Scranton High pupils interested, but many of the town folks seemed to find it convenient to stroll around to the field that, during the recent summer, had been the scene of bitterly contested baseball games.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Some of these men had been college players, or, at least, interested in athletic sports.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading Some of these men had been college players, or, at least, interested in athletic sports.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading THE HOCKEY MATCH WITH A SCRATCH SEVEN There was a large crowd present to watch the local hockey match that morning.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Even a number of gentlemen were on hand to criticize, and also applaud, according to what their judgment of the work of the young athletes proved to be.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Not only were Scranton High pupils interested, but many of the town folks seemed to find it convenient to stroll around to the field that, during the recent summer, had been the scene of bitterly contested baseball games.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading Not only were Scranton High pupils interested, but many of the town folks seemed to find it convenient to stroll around to the field that, during the recent summer, had been the scene of bitterly contested baseball games.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Not only were Scranton High pupils interested, but many of the town folks seemed to find it convenient to stroll around to the field that, during the recent summer, had been the scene of bitterly contested baseball games.
ScrantonnounUS /ˈskræntən/
an industrial city of northeastern Pennsylvania
From this reading Not only were Scranton High pupils interested, but many of the town folks seemed to find it convenient to stroll around to the field that, during the recent summer, had been the scene of bitterly contested baseball games.
SCRATCHverbUS /skrætʃ/
cause friction
From this reading THE HOCKEY MATCH WITH A SCRATCH SEVEN There was a large crowd present to watch the local hockey match that morning.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Not only were Scranton High pupils interested, but many of the town folks seemed to find it convenient to stroll around to the field that, during the recent summer, had been the scene of bitterly contested baseball games.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading THE HOCKEY MATCH WITH A SCRATCH SEVEN There was a large crowd present to watch the local hockey match that morning.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of these men had been college players, or, at least, interested in athletic sports.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading Some of these men had been college players, or, at least, interested in athletic sports.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading Not only were Scranton High pupils interested, but many of the town folks seemed to find it convenient to stroll around to the field that, during the recent summer, had been the scene of bitterly contested baseball games.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Not only were Scranton High pupils interested, but many of the town folks seemed to find it convenient to stroll around to the field that, during the recent summer, had been the scene of bitterly contested baseball games.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE HOCKEY MATCH WITH A SCRATCH SEVEN There was a large crowd present to watch the local hockey match that morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HOCKEY MATCH WITH A SCRATCH SEVEN There was a large crowd present to watch the local hockey match that morning.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Even a number of gentlemen were on hand to criticize, and also applaud, according to what their judgment of the work of the young athletes proved to be.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE HOCKEY MATCH WITH A SCRATCH SEVEN There was a large crowd present to watch the local hockey match that morning.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Some of these men had been college players, or, at least, interested in athletic sports.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They hailed the awakening of Scranton along these lines most heartily.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HOCKEY MATCH WITH A SCRATCH SEVEN There was a large crowd present to watch the local hockey match that morning.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Not only were Scranton High pupils interested, but many of the town folks seemed to find it convenient to stroll around to the field that, during the recent summer, had been the scene of bitterly contested baseball games.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HOCKEY MATCH WITH A SCRATCH SEVEN There was a large crowd present to watch the local hockey match that morning.
look attentively
From this reading THE HOCKEY MATCH WITH A SCRATCH SEVEN There was a large crowd present to watch the local hockey match that morning.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Not only were Scranton High pupils interested, but many of the town folks seemed to find it convenient to stroll around to the field that, during the recent summer, had been the scene of bitterly contested baseball games.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Even a number of gentlemen were on hand to criticize, and also applaud, according to what their judgment of the work of the young athletes proved to be.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE HOCKEY MATCH WITH A SCRATCH SEVEN There was a large crowd present to watch the local hockey match that morning.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Even a number of gentlemen were on hand to criticize, and also applaud, according to what their judgment of the work of the young athletes proved to be.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Even a number of gentlemen were on hand to criticize, and also applaud, according to what their judgment of the work of the young athletes proved to be.
