used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The school had used it for a number of years, but only last summer, through the generosity of Mr. Jonathan Brent, Clearfield’s richest and most prominent citizen, had it come into actual possession of the field.
activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading The gift had been as welcome as unexpected and had saved the school from the difficult task of finding a new location for its athletic activities.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading The school had used it for a number of years, but only last summer, through the generosity of Mr. Jonathan Brent, Clearfield’s richest and most prominent citizen, had it come into actual possession of the field.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The taxes were fairly large, repairs to stands and fences required a constant outlay, the field itself, while level enough, was far from smooth, and the cinder track, a make-shift affair at the beginning, stood badly in need of reconstruction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The school had used it for a number of years, but only last summer, through the generosity of Mr. Jonathan Brent, Clearfield’s richest and most prominent citizen, had it come into actual possession of the field.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE TRY-OUT The High School Athletic Field――it was officially known as Brent Field――occupied two whole blocks in the newer part of town.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The taxes were fairly large, repairs to stands and fences required a constant outlay, the field itself, while level enough, was far from smooth, and the cinder track, a make-shift affair at the beginning, stood badly in need of reconstruction.
AthleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading THE TRY-OUT The High School Athletic Field――it was officially known as Brent Field――occupied two whole blocks in the newer part of town.
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading The taxes were fairly large, repairs to stands and fences required a constant outlay, the field itself, while level enough, was far from smooth, and the cinder track, a make-shift affair at the beginning, stood badly in need of reconstruction.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The gift had been as welcome as unexpected and had saved the school from the difficult task of finding a new location for its athletic activities.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading The taxes were fairly large, repairs to stands and fences required a constant outlay, the field itself, while level enough, was far from smooth, and the cinder track, a make-shift affair at the beginning, stood badly in need of reconstruction.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading But, unfortunately, the possession of a large tract of ground in the best residential part of the town was proving to have its drawbacks.
blocksnounUS /blɑːks/
plural of “block” — a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading THE TRY-OUT The High School Athletic Field――it was officially known as Brent Field――occupied two whole blocks in the newer part of town.
BrentnounUS /brent/
small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward
From this reading THE TRY-OUT The High School Athletic Field――it was officially known as Brent Field――occupied two whole blocks in the newer part of town.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The school had used it for a number of years, but only last summer, through the generosity of Mr. Jonathan Brent, Clearfield’s richest and most prominent citizen, had it come into actual possession of the field.
cindernounUS /ˈsɪndər/
a fragment of incombustible matter left after a wood or coal or charcoal fire
From this reading The taxes were fairly large, repairs to stands and fences required a constant outlay, the field itself, while level enough, was far from smooth, and the cinder track, a make-shift affair at the beginning, stood badly in need of reconstruction.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading The school had used it for a number of years, but only last summer, through the generosity of Mr. Jonathan Brent, Clearfield’s richest and most prominent citizen, had it come into actual possession of the field.
Clearfield's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The school had used it for a number of years, but only last summer, through the generosity of Mr. Jonathan Brent, Clearfield’s richest and most prominent citizen, had it come into actual possession of the field.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The school had used it for a number of years, but only last summer, through the generosity of Mr. Jonathan Brent, Clearfield’s richest and most prominent citizen, had it come into actual possession of the field.
unvarying in nature
From this reading The taxes were fairly large, repairs to stands and fences required a constant outlay, the field itself, while level enough, was far from smooth, and the cinder track, a make-shift affair at the beginning, stood badly in need of reconstruction.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The gift had been as welcome as unexpected and had saved the school from the difficult task of finding a new location for its athletic activities.
drawbacksnounUS /ˈdrɔːbæks/
plural of “drawback” — the quality of being a hindrance
From this reading But, unfortunately, the possession of a large tract of ground in the best residential part of the town was proving to have its drawbacks.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The taxes were fairly large, repairs to stands and fences required a constant outlay, the field itself, while level enough, was far from smooth, and the cinder track, a make-shift affair at the beginning, stood badly in need of reconstruction.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading The taxes were fairly large, repairs to stands and fences required a constant outlay, the field itself, while level enough, was far from smooth, and the cinder track, a make-shift affair at the beginning, stood badly in need of reconstruction.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The taxes were fairly large, repairs to stands and fences required a constant outlay, the field itself, while level enough, was far from smooth, and the cinder track, a make-shift affair at the beginning, stood badly in need of reconstruction.
fencesnounUS /ˈfensəz/
plural of “fence” — a barrier that serves to enclose an area
From this reading The taxes were fairly large, repairs to stands and fences required a constant outlay, the field itself, while level enough, was far from smooth, and the cinder track, a make-shift affair at the beginning, stood badly in need of reconstruction.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading THE TRY-OUT The High School Athletic Field――it was officially known as Brent Field――occupied two whole blocks in the newer part of town.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading The gift had been as welcome as unexpected and had saved the school from the difficult task of finding a new location for its athletic activities.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The school had used it for a number of years, but only last summer, through the generosity of Mr. Jonathan Brent, Clearfield’s richest and most prominent citizen, had it come into actual possession of the field.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The gift had been as welcome as unexpected and had saved the school from the difficult task of finding a new location for its athletic activities.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading The school had used it for a number of years, but only last summer, through the generosity of Mr. Jonathan Brent, Clearfield’s richest and most prominent citizen, had it come into actual possession of the field.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading The gift had been as welcome as unexpected and had saved the school from the difficult task of finding a new location for its athletic activities.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading But, unfortunately, the possession of a large tract of ground in the best residential part of the town was proving to have its drawbacks.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The school had used it for a number of years, but only last summer, through the generosity of Mr. Jonathan Brent, Clearfield’s richest and most prominent citizen, had it come into actual possession of the field.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But, unfortunately, the possession of a large tract of ground in the best residential part of the town was proving to have its drawbacks.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE TRY-OUT The High School Athletic Field――it was officially known as Brent Field――occupied two whole blocks in the newer part of town.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE TRY-OUT The High School Athletic Field――it was officially known as Brent Field――occupied two whole blocks in the newer part of town.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The school had used it for a number of years, but only last summer, through the generosity of Mr. Jonathan Brent, Clearfield’s richest and most prominent citizen, had it come into actual possession of the field.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE TRY-OUT The High School Athletic Field――it was officially known as Brent Field――occupied two whole blocks in the newer part of town.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The gift had been as welcome as unexpected and had saved the school from the difficult task of finding a new location for its athletic activities.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The taxes were fairly large, repairs to stands and fences required a constant outlay, the field itself, while level enough, was far from smooth, and the cinder track, a make-shift affair at the beginning, stood badly in need of reconstruction.
JonathannounUS /ˈdʒɑːnəθən/
red late-ripening apple; primarily eaten raw
From this reading The school had used it for a number of years, but only last summer, through the generosity of Mr. Jonathan Brent, Clearfield’s richest and most prominent citizen, had it come into actual possession of the field.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading THE TRY-OUT The High School Athletic Field――it was officially known as Brent Field――occupied two whole blocks in the newer part of town.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But, unfortunately, the possession of a large tract of ground in the best residential part of the town was proving to have its drawbacks.
immediately past
From this reading The school had used it for a number of years, but only last summer, through the generosity of Mr. Jonathan Brent, Clearfield’s richest and most prominent citizen, had it come into actual possession of the field.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The taxes were fairly large, repairs to stands and fences required a constant outlay, the field itself, while level enough, was far from smooth, and the cinder track, a make-shift affair at the beginning, stood badly in need of reconstruction.
locationnounUS /loʊˈkeɪʃən/
a point or extent in space
From this reading The gift had been as welcome as unexpected and had saved the school from the difficult task of finding a new location for its athletic activities.
make-shift
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From this reading The taxes were fairly large, repairs to stands and fences required a constant outlay, the field itself, while level enough, was far from smooth, and the cinder track, a make-shift affair at the beginning, stood badly in need of reconstruction.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The school had used it for a number of years, but only last summer, through the generosity of Mr. Jonathan Brent, Clearfield’s richest and most prominent citizen, had it come into actual possession of the field.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The school had used it for a number of years, but only last summer, through the generosity of Mr. Jonathan Brent, Clearfield’s richest and most prominent citizen, had it come into actual possession of the field.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading The taxes were fairly large, repairs to stands and fences required a constant outlay, the field itself, while level enough, was far from smooth, and the cinder track, a make-shift affair at the beginning, stood badly in need of reconstruction.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The gift had been as welcome as unexpected and had saved the school from the difficult task of finding a new location for its athletic activities.
neweradjectiveUS /ˈnuːər/
comparative of “new” — not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE TRY-OUT The High School Athletic Field――it was officially known as Brent Field――occupied two whole blocks in the newer part of town.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The school had used it for a number of years, but only last summer, through the generosity of Mr. Jonathan Brent, Clearfield’s richest and most prominent citizen, had it come into actual possession of the field.
held or filled or in use
From this reading THE TRY-OUT The High School Athletic Field――it was officially known as Brent Field――occupied two whole blocks in the newer part of town.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TRY-OUT The High School Athletic Field――it was officially known as Brent Field――occupied two whole blocks in the newer part of town.
officiallyadverbUS /əˈfɪʃəli/
in an official role
From this reading THE TRY-OUT The High School Athletic Field――it was officially known as Brent Field――occupied two whole blocks in the newer part of town.
and nothing more
From this reading The school had used it for a number of years, but only last summer, through the generosity of Mr. Jonathan Brent, Clearfield’s richest and most prominent citizen, had it come into actual possession of the field.
outlaynounUS /ˈaʊtleɪ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading The taxes were fairly large, repairs to stands and fences required a constant outlay, the field itself, while level enough, was far from smooth, and the cinder track, a make-shift affair at the beginning, stood badly in need of reconstruction.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE TRY-OUT The High School Athletic Field――it was officially known as Brent Field――occupied two whole blocks in the newer part of town.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading The school had used it for a number of years, but only last summer, through the generosity of Mr. Jonathan Brent, Clearfield’s richest and most prominent citizen, had it come into actual possession of the field.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading The school had used it for a number of years, but only last summer, through the generosity of Mr. Jonathan Brent, Clearfield’s richest and most prominent citizen, had it come into actual possession of the field.
provingverbUS /ˈpruːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading But, unfortunately, the possession of a large tract of ground in the best residential part of the town was proving to have its drawbacks.
reconstructionnounUS /ˌriːkənˈstrʌkʃən/
the period after the American Civil War when the southern states were reorganized and reintegrated into the Union; 1865-1877
From this reading The taxes were fairly large, repairs to stands and fences required a constant outlay, the field itself, while level enough, was far from smooth, and the cinder track, a make-shift affair at the beginning, stood badly in need of reconstruction.
repairsnounUS /rɪˈperz/
plural of “repair” — the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading The taxes were fairly large, repairs to stands and fences required a constant outlay, the field itself, while level enough, was far from smooth, and the cinder track, a make-shift affair at the beginning, stood badly in need of reconstruction.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The taxes were fairly large, repairs to stands and fences required a constant outlay, the field itself, while level enough, was far from smooth, and the cinder track, a make-shift affair at the beginning, stood badly in need of reconstruction.
residentialadjectiveUS /ˌrezɪˈdenʃəl/
used or designed for residence or limited to residences
From this reading But, unfortunately, the possession of a large tract of ground in the best residential part of the town was proving to have its drawbacks.
richestadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtʃəst/
superlative of “rich” — possessing material wealth
From this reading The school had used it for a number of years, but only last summer, through the generosity of Mr. Jonathan Brent, Clearfield’s richest and most prominent citizen, had it come into actual possession of the field.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading The gift had been as welcome as unexpected and had saved the school from the difficult task of finding a new location for its athletic activities.
an educational institution
From this reading THE TRY-OUT The High School Athletic Field――it was officially known as Brent Field――occupied two whole blocks in the newer part of town.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading The taxes were fairly large, repairs to stands and fences required a constant outlay, the field itself, while level enough, was far from smooth, and the cinder track, a make-shift affair at the beginning, stood badly in need of reconstruction.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading The taxes were fairly large, repairs to stands and fences required a constant outlay, the field itself, while level enough, was far from smooth, and the cinder track, a make-shift affair at the beginning, stood badly in need of reconstruction.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The taxes were fairly large, repairs to stands and fences required a constant outlay, the field itself, while level enough, was far from smooth, and the cinder track, a make-shift affair at the beginning, stood badly in need of reconstruction.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The school had used it for a number of years, but only last summer, through the generosity of Mr. Jonathan Brent, Clearfield’s richest and most prominent citizen, had it come into actual possession of the field.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The gift had been as welcome as unexpected and had saved the school from the difficult task of finding a new location for its athletic activities.
taxesnounUS /ˈtæksəz/
plural of “tax” — charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
From this reading The taxes were fairly large, repairs to stands and fences required a constant outlay, the field itself, while level enough, was far from smooth, and the cinder track, a make-shift affair at the beginning, stood badly in need of reconstruction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRY-OUT The High School Athletic Field――it was officially known as Brent Field――occupied two whole blocks in the newer part of town.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The school had used it for a number of years, but only last summer, through the generosity of Mr. Jonathan Brent, Clearfield’s richest and most prominent citizen, had it come into actual possession of the field.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But, unfortunately, the possession of a large tract of ground in the best residential part of the town was proving to have its drawbacks.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THE TRY-OUT The High School Athletic Field――it was officially known as Brent Field――occupied two whole blocks in the newer part of town.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading The taxes were fairly large, repairs to stands and fences required a constant outlay, the field itself, while level enough, was far from smooth, and the cinder track, a make-shift affair at the beginning, stood badly in need of reconstruction.
tractnounUS /trækt/
an extended area of land
From this reading But, unfortunately, the possession of a large tract of ground in the best residential part of the town was proving to have its drawbacks.
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From this reading THE TRY-OUT The High School Athletic Field――it was officially known as Brent Field――occupied two whole blocks in the newer part of town.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE TRY-OUT The High School Athletic Field――it was officially known as Brent Field――occupied two whole blocks in the newer part of town.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading The gift had been as welcome as unexpected and had saved the school from the difficult task of finding a new location for its athletic activities.
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading But, unfortunately, the possession of a large tract of ground in the best residential part of the town was proving to have its drawbacks.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The school had used it for a number of years, but only last summer, through the generosity of Mr. Jonathan Brent, Clearfield’s richest and most prominent citizen, had it come into actual possession of the field.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TRY-OUT The High School Athletic Field――it was officially known as Brent Field――occupied two whole blocks in the newer part of town.
accept gladly
From this reading The gift had been as welcome as unexpected and had saved the school from the difficult task of finding a new location for its athletic activities.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The taxes were fairly large, repairs to stands and fences required a constant outlay, the field itself, while level enough, was far from smooth, and the cinder track, a make-shift affair at the beginning, stood badly in need of reconstruction.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The taxes were fairly large, repairs to stands and fences required a constant outlay, the field itself, while level enough, was far from smooth, and the cinder track, a make-shift affair at the beginning, stood badly in need of reconstruction.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading THE TRY-OUT The High School Athletic Field――it was officially known as Brent Field――occupied two whole blocks in the newer part of town.
a late time of life
From this reading The school had used it for a number of years, but only last summer, through the generosity of Mr. Jonathan Brent, Clearfield’s richest and most prominent citizen, had it come into actual possession of the field.
