used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LIVE WIRES The matter of a new athletic field dragged.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading It was a question whether the team would be able to use the diamond much longer, although inquiries failed to elicit any definite information from the men who were doing the surveying.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading In the meanwhile, the surveyors had shown activity and had run lines through the old field and even demolished a section of the fence.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was a question whether the team would be able to use the diamond much longer, although inquiries failed to elicit any definite information from the men who were doing the surveying.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two more meetings had been held by the committee, and several trips of inspection had been made to near-by fields, but no decision had been reached.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was a question whether the team would be able to use the diamond much longer, although inquiries failed to elicit any definite information from the men who were doing the surveying.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading THE LIVE WIRES The matter of a new athletic field dragged.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was a question whether the team would be able to use the diamond much longer, although inquiries failed to elicit any definite information from the men who were doing the surveying.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading The football enthusiasts were becoming impatient.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Two more meetings had been held by the committee, and several trips of inspection had been made to near-by fields, but no decision had been reached.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Two more meetings had been held by the committee, and several trips of inspection had been made to near-by fields, but no decision had been reached.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Two more meetings had been held by the committee, and several trips of inspection had been made to near-by fields, but no decision had been reached.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading Two more meetings had been held by the committee, and several trips of inspection had been made to near-by fields, but no decision had been reached.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Two more meetings had been held by the committee, and several trips of inspection had been made to near-by fields, but no decision had been reached.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading It was a question whether the team would be able to use the diamond much longer, although inquiries failed to elicit any definite information from the men who were doing the surveying.
demolishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɑːlɪʃt/
torn down and broken up
From this reading In the meanwhile, the surveyors had shown activity and had run lines through the old field and even demolished a section of the fence.
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading It was a question whether the team would be able to use the diamond much longer, although inquiries failed to elicit any definite information from the men who were doing the surveying.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading It was a question whether the team would be able to use the diamond much longer, although inquiries failed to elicit any definite information from the men who were doing the surveying.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading THE LIVE WIRES The matter of a new athletic field dragged.
elicitverbUS /ɪˈlɪsɪt/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading It was a question whether the team would be able to use the diamond much longer, although inquiries failed to elicit any definite information from the men who were doing the surveying.
enthusiastsnounUS /enˈθuːziæsts/
plural of “enthusiast” — an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
From this reading The football enthusiasts were becoming impatient.
divisible by two
From this reading In the meanwhile, the surveyors had shown activity and had run lines through the old field and even demolished a section of the fence.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading It was a question whether the team would be able to use the diamond much longer, although inquiries failed to elicit any definite information from the men who were doing the surveying.
enclose with a fence
From this reading In the meanwhile, the surveyors had shown activity and had run lines through the old field and even demolished a section of the fence.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading THE LIVE WIRES The matter of a new athletic field dragged.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading Two more meetings had been held by the committee, and several trips of inspection had been made to near-by fields, but no decision had been reached.
footballnounUS /ˈfʊtbɔːl/
any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
From this reading The football enthusiasts were becoming impatient.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was a question whether the team would be able to use the diamond much longer, although inquiries failed to elicit any definite information from the men who were doing the surveying.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Two more meetings had been held by the committee, and several trips of inspection had been made to near-by fields, but no decision had been reached.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Two more meetings had been held by the committee, and several trips of inspection had been made to near-by fields, but no decision had been reached.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading The football enthusiasts were becoming impatient.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the meanwhile, the surveyors had shown activity and had run lines through the old field and even demolished a section of the fence.
a message received and understood
From this reading It was a question whether the team would be able to use the diamond much longer, although inquiries failed to elicit any definite information from the men who were doing the surveying.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading It was a question whether the team would be able to use the diamond much longer, although inquiries failed to elicit any definite information from the men who were doing the surveying.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading Two more meetings had been held by the committee, and several trips of inspection had been made to near-by fields, but no decision had been reached.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a question whether the team would be able to use the diamond much longer, although inquiries failed to elicit any definite information from the men who were doing the surveying.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In the meanwhile, the surveyors had shown activity and had run lines through the old field and even demolished a section of the fence.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading THE LIVE WIRES The matter of a new athletic field dragged.
for more time
From this reading It was a question whether the team would be able to use the diamond much longer, although inquiries failed to elicit any definite information from the men who were doing the surveying.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Two more meetings had been held by the committee, and several trips of inspection had been made to near-by fields, but no decision had been reached.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE LIVE WIRES The matter of a new athletic field dragged.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading In the meanwhile, the surveyors had shown activity and had run lines through the old field and even demolished a section of the fence.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Two more meetings had been held by the committee, and several trips of inspection had been made to near-by fields, but no decision had been reached.
the force of workers available
From this reading It was a question whether the team would be able to use the diamond much longer, although inquiries failed to elicit any definite information from the men who were doing the surveying.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Two more meetings had been held by the committee, and several trips of inspection had been made to near-by fields, but no decision had been reached.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was a question whether the team would be able to use the diamond much longer, although inquiries failed to elicit any definite information from the men who were doing the surveying.
near-by
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From this reading Two more meetings had been held by the committee, and several trips of inspection had been made to near-by fields, but no decision had been reached.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE LIVE WIRES The matter of a new athletic field dragged.
not any; not one
From this reading Two more meetings had been held by the committee, and several trips of inspection had been made to near-by fields, but no decision had been reached.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LIVE WIRES The matter of a new athletic field dragged.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In the meanwhile, the surveyors had shown activity and had run lines through the old field and even demolished a section of the fence.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading It was a question whether the team would be able to use the diamond much longer, although inquiries failed to elicit any definite information from the men who were doing the surveying.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Two more meetings had been held by the committee, and several trips of inspection had been made to near-by fields, but no decision had been reached.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading In the meanwhile, the surveyors had shown activity and had run lines through the old field and even demolished a section of the fence.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading In the meanwhile, the surveyors had shown activity and had run lines through the old field and even demolished a section of the fence.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Two more meetings had been held by the committee, and several trips of inspection had been made to near-by fields, but no decision had been reached.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In the meanwhile, the surveyors had shown activity and had run lines through the old field and even demolished a section of the fence.
surveyingnounUS /sərˈveɪɪŋ/
the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map
From this reading It was a question whether the team would be able to use the diamond much longer, although inquiries failed to elicit any definite information from the men who were doing the surveying.
surveyorsnounUS /sərˈveɪərz/
plural of “surveyor” — an engineer who determines the boundaries and elevations of land or structures
From this reading In the meanwhile, the surveyors had shown activity and had run lines through the old field and even demolished a section of the fence.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading It was a question whether the team would be able to use the diamond much longer, although inquiries failed to elicit any definite information from the men who were doing the surveying.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LIVE WIRES The matter of a new athletic field dragged.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading In the meanwhile, the surveyors had shown activity and had run lines through the old field and even demolished a section of the fence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two more meetings had been held by the committee, and several trips of inspection had been made to near-by fields, but no decision had been reached.
tripsnounUS /trɪps/
plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Two more meetings had been held by the committee, and several trips of inspection had been made to near-by fields, but no decision had been reached.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two more meetings had been held by the committee, and several trips of inspection had been made to near-by fields, but no decision had been reached.
the act of using
From this reading It was a question whether the team would be able to use the diamond much longer, although inquiries failed to elicit any definite information from the men who were doing the surveying.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a question whether the team would be able to use the diamond much longer, although inquiries failed to elicit any definite information from the men who were doing the surveying.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was a question whether the team would be able to use the diamond much longer, although inquiries failed to elicit any definite information from the men who were doing the surveying.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading It was a question whether the team would be able to use the diamond much longer, although inquiries failed to elicit any definite information from the men who were doing the surveying.
which person or people
From this reading It was a question whether the team would be able to use the diamond much longer, although inquiries failed to elicit any definite information from the men who were doing the surveying.
WIRESnounUS /ˈwaɪərz/
plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading THE LIVE WIRES The matter of a new athletic field dragged.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was a question whether the team would be able to use the diamond much longer, although inquiries failed to elicit any definite information from the men who were doing the surveying.
