used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CATASTROPHE In an incredibly short space of time Strong Park began to be a reality.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading An ample area at one end of the grounds was reserved for a ball field; and adjoining it parallel bars, traveling rings, and the apparatus necessary to an out-of-door gymnasium was put in place.
(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 All these arrangements Peter witnessed with delight.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading An ample area at one end of the grounds was reserved for a ball field; and adjoining it parallel bars, traveling rings, and the apparatus necessary to an out-of-door gymnasium was put in place.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A CATASTROPHE In an incredibly short space of time Strong Park began to be a reality.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Men commenced grading its uneven turf; laying out walks and flower-beds; erecting benches and a band stand, and setting out trees and shrubs.
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading An ample area at one end of the grounds was reserved for a ball field; and adjoining it parallel bars, traveling rings, and the apparatus necessary to an out-of-door gymnasium was put in place.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading An ample area at one end of the grounds was reserved for a ball field; and adjoining it parallel bars, traveling rings, and the apparatus necessary to an out-of-door gymnasium was put in place.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading All these arrangements Peter witnessed with delight.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading An ample area at one end of the grounds was reserved for a ball field; and adjoining it parallel bars, traveling rings, and the apparatus necessary to an out-of-door gymnasium was put in place.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading An ample area at one end of the grounds was reserved for a ball field; and adjoining it parallel bars, traveling rings, and the apparatus necessary to an out-of-door gymnasium was put in place.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Men commenced grading its uneven turf; laying out walks and flower-beds; erecting benches and a band stand, and setting out trees and shrubs.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading An ample area at one end of the grounds was reserved for a ball field; and adjoining it parallel bars, traveling rings, and the apparatus necessary to an out-of-door gymnasium was put in place.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A CATASTROPHE In an incredibly short space of time Strong Park began to be a reality.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A CATASTROPHE In an incredibly short space of time Strong Park began to be a reality.
benchesnounUS /ˈbentʃɪz/
plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person
From this reading Men commenced grading its uneven turf; laying out walks and flower-beds; erecting benches and a band stand, and setting out trees and shrubs.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He longed to tell his father so, but unfortunately was granted no opportunity.
CATASTROPHEnounUS /kəˈtæstrəfi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading A CATASTROPHE In an incredibly short space of time Strong Park began to be a reality.
commencedverbUS /kəˈmenst/
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Men commenced grading its uneven turf; laying out walks and flower-beds; erecting benches and a band stand, and setting out trees and shrubs.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading All these arrangements Peter witnessed with delight.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading An ample area at one end of the grounds was reserved for a ball field; and adjoining it parallel bars, traveling rings, and the apparatus necessary to an out-of-door gymnasium was put in place.
erectingnounUS /ɪˈrektɪŋ/
the act of building or putting up
From this reading Men commenced grading its uneven turf; laying out walks and flower-beds; erecting benches and a band stand, and setting out trees and shrubs.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He longed to tell his father so, but unfortunately was granted no opportunity.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading An ample area at one end of the grounds was reserved for a ball field; and adjoining it parallel bars, traveling rings, and the apparatus necessary to an out-of-door gymnasium was put in place.
flower-beds
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From this reading Men commenced grading its uneven turf; laying out walks and flower-beds; erecting benches and a band stand, and setting out trees and shrubs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An ample area at one end of the grounds was reserved for a ball field; and adjoining it parallel bars, traveling rings, and the apparatus necessary to an out-of-door gymnasium was put in place.
gradingnounUS /ˈɡreɪdɪŋ/
the act of arranging in a graduated series
From this reading Men commenced grading its uneven turf; laying out walks and flower-beds; erecting benches and a band stand, and setting out trees and shrubs.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He longed to tell his father so, but unfortunately was granted no opportunity.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading An ample area at one end of the grounds was reserved for a ball field; and adjoining it parallel bars, traveling rings, and the apparatus necessary to an out-of-door gymnasium was put in place.
gymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading An ample area at one end of the grounds was reserved for a ball field; and adjoining it parallel bars, traveling rings, and the apparatus necessary to an out-of-door gymnasium was put in place.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He longed to tell his father so, but unfortunately was granted no opportunity.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He longed to tell his father so, but unfortunately was granted no opportunity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CATASTROPHE In an incredibly short space of time Strong Park began to be a reality.
incrediblyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbli/
not easy to believe
From this reading A CATASTROPHE In an incredibly short space of time Strong Park began to be a reality.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading An ample area at one end of the grounds was reserved for a ball field; and adjoining it parallel bars, traveling rings, and the apparatus necessary to an out-of-door gymnasium was put in place.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Men commenced grading its uneven turf; laying out walks and flower-beds; erecting benches and a band stand, and setting out trees and shrubs.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading Men commenced grading its uneven turf; laying out walks and flower-beds; erecting benches and a band stand, and setting out trees and shrubs.
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading He longed to tell his father so, but unfortunately was granted no opportunity.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men commenced grading its uneven turf; laying out walks and flower-beds; erecting benches and a band stand, and setting out trees and shrubs.
absolutely essential
From this reading An ample area at one end of the grounds was reserved for a ball field; and adjoining it parallel bars, traveling rings, and the apparatus necessary to an out-of-door gymnasium was put in place.
not any; not one
From this reading He longed to tell his father so, but unfortunately was granted no opportunity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CATASTROPHE In an incredibly short space of time Strong Park began to be a reality.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading An ample area at one end of the grounds was reserved for a ball field; and adjoining it parallel bars, traveling rings, and the apparatus necessary to an out-of-door gymnasium was put in place.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He longed to tell his father so, but unfortunately was granted no opportunity.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Men commenced grading its uneven turf; laying out walks and flower-beds; erecting benches and a band stand, and setting out trees and shrubs.
out-of-dooradjective
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading An ample area at one end of the grounds was reserved for a ball field; and adjoining it parallel bars, traveling rings, and the apparatus necessary to an out-of-door gymnasium was put in place.
parallelnounUS /ˈperəlel/
something having the property of being analogous to something else
From this reading An ample area at one end of the grounds was reserved for a ball field; and adjoining it parallel bars, traveling rings, and the apparatus necessary to an out-of-door gymnasium was put in place.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading A CATASTROPHE In an incredibly short space of time Strong Park began to be a reality.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading All these arrangements Peter witnessed with delight.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading An ample area at one end of the grounds was reserved for a ball field; and adjoining it parallel bars, traveling rings, and the apparatus necessary to an out-of-door gymnasium was put in place.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading An ample area at one end of the grounds was reserved for a ball field; and adjoining it parallel bars, traveling rings, and the apparatus necessary to an out-of-door gymnasium was put in place.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading A CATASTROPHE In an incredibly short space of time Strong Park began to be a reality.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading An ample area at one end of the grounds was reserved for a ball field; and adjoining it parallel bars, traveling rings, and the apparatus necessary to an out-of-door gymnasium was put in place.
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading An ample area at one end of the grounds was reserved for a ball field; and adjoining it parallel bars, traveling rings, and the apparatus necessary to an out-of-door gymnasium was put in place.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading Men commenced grading its uneven turf; laying out walks and flower-beds; erecting benches and a band stand, and setting out trees and shrubs.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading A CATASTROPHE In an incredibly short space of time Strong Park began to be a reality.
shrubsnounUS /ʃrʌbz/
plural of “shrub” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Men commenced grading its uneven turf; laying out walks and flower-beds; erecting benches and a band stand, and setting out trees and shrubs.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He longed to tell his father so, but unfortunately was granted no opportunity.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading A CATASTROPHE In an incredibly short space of time Strong Park began to be a reality.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Men commenced grading its uneven turf; laying out walks and flower-beds; erecting benches and a band stand, and setting out trees and shrubs.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading A CATASTROPHE In an incredibly short space of time Strong Park began to be a reality.
express in words
From this reading He longed to tell his father so, but unfortunately was granted no opportunity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An ample area at one end of the grounds was reserved for a ball field; and adjoining it parallel bars, traveling rings, and the apparatus necessary to an out-of-door gymnasium was put in place.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading All these arrangements Peter witnessed with delight.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A CATASTROPHE In an incredibly short space of time Strong Park began to be a reality.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A CATASTROPHE In an incredibly short space of time Strong Park began to be a reality.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading An ample area at one end of the grounds was reserved for a ball field; and adjoining it parallel bars, traveling rings, and the apparatus necessary to an out-of-door gymnasium was put in place.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Men commenced grading its uneven turf; laying out walks and flower-beds; erecting benches and a band stand, and setting out trees and shrubs.
turfnounUS /tɜːrf/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading Men commenced grading its uneven turf; laying out walks and flower-beds; erecting benches and a band stand, and setting out trees and shrubs.
unevenadjectiveUS /əˈniːvən/
not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture
From this reading Men commenced grading its uneven turf; laying out walks and flower-beds; erecting benches and a band stand, and setting out trees and shrubs.
unfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading He longed to tell his father so, but unfortunately was granted no opportunity.
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Men commenced grading its uneven turf; laying out walks and flower-beds; erecting benches and a band stand, and setting out trees and shrubs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An ample area at one end of the grounds was reserved for a ball field; and adjoining it parallel bars, traveling rings, and the apparatus necessary to an out-of-door gymnasium was put in place.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All these arrangements Peter witnessed with delight.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading All these arrangements Peter witnessed with delight.
