ground1 nounground2 verbground3 adjectiveground4
groundground1 /ɡraʊnd/ ●●● S1 W1 noun 
WORD ORIGINground1
Origin:
Old English grundEXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- He kicked Cook as he lay on the ground.
- In the middle of the forest was a bare patch of marshy ground.
- The ground sloped down from where we stood to the lake shore.
- The ground was covered with snow.
- A libation of orange juice poured out on the ground to the memory of Uncle Max, that's all.
- Agnes and Weston are alike concerned that the marriage has not been made on the best grounds.
- He tumbled to the ground, writhed around on the dirt and covered himself with dust.
- However, there are other grounds for expecting a reduction in peeking rate with increasing flock size.
- Stooping, shamed, he caressed the hallowed ground.
- The cold air is made even more apparent by the swift footwork when the entire cast jump lightly upwards away from the ground.
- This time, however, Daley began giving ground, making concessions.
THESAURUS
the surface of the Earth, or the soil on its surface: · He collapsed and fell to the ground.· The ground was wet and muddy.
the ground at the bottom of the ocean, a forest, a cave etc: · Many wonderful creatures live on the ocean floor.
used when talking about an area of ground that is owned by someone, or is used for an activity. Also used when talking about the part of the Earth’s surface that is not covered with water: · His family owns a lot of land.· agricultural land· She got off the ferry, happy to be back on dry land.
a type of land – used when talking about how easy an area of land is to cross, and whether it is rocky, flat etc: · The Land Rover is built to go over rough terrain.· The terrain gets flatter when you go further south.
the substance that plants grow in: · The vegetables were still covered in black soil.
wet earth: · Your shoes are covered in mud.
Longman Language Activatorland that is owned by someone or is used for something land that is owned by someone or that can be used for farming or building houses: · They moved to the country and bought some land.· Get off my land!piece/plot of land: · Each family was given a small piece of land where they could grow food for themselves.farmland (=land that can be used for farming): · There is a shortage of suitable farmland in the south of the country.
land that belongs to a country or that is controlled by a country during a war: · Miller had accidentally crossed into Iraqi territory and was arrested for spying.enemy territory (=land controlled by an enemy): · His plane was shot down over enemy territory.
relating to land that is owned or controlled by a particular country or government: · A committee has been set up to deal with territorial disputes in the area.· The country has suffered substantial territorial losses in this war.
an area of land that is part of a farm, or that is used for playing sports: · We passed cows grazing in the fields.· a football fieldfield of: · a field of wheatplaying field British (=a field where sports are played): · We went out onto the school playing fields to watch a game of football.open fields: · birds such as skylarks whose habitat is open fields and farmland
the gardens and land around a big building such as a castle, school, or hospital: · Have you ever been to Penryn Castle? The grounds are beautiful.the palace/school/hospital grounds: · The nurse said I could go for a short walk around the hospital grounds.
what you see in an area of land the land and features that you see around you in the countryside, or in the city: · The construction of dams has changed the character of the landscape.· an urban landscape of glittering modern buildings
all the mountains, fields, forests etc that you see around you in the countryside, especially when these are beautiful: · We stayed in a peaceful Alpine village surrounded by magnificent scenery.
the surface of the land · The ground was covered with snow.· He kicked Cook as he lay on the ground.· In the middle of the forest was a bare patch of marshy ground.· The ground sloped down from where we stood to the lake shore.
used when you are talking about how easy or difficult an area of land is to cross, for example because it is flat, has a lot of mountains etc: · The terrain on the island varies quite a bit.difficult/rough/mountainous etc terrain: · They had to drive very slowly over the difficult terrain.· Boots are the best footwear on rough terrain.
the land compared with the sea or air the land , not the sea: on land: · They had defeated the enemy on land and at sea.· Reptiles reproduce by laying eggs on land or giving birth to live young.dry land (=the land when compared with being at sea): · Some repairs to the boat will have to wait until we're back on dry land.
the land, not the air - use this to talk about planes and birds: · Our plane was flying only 100 feet above the ground.· Spectators watched in horror as the aircraft plunged to the ground.
if you go ashore , you go on to the land from a boat or the sea. If you spend time ashore , you spend time on land before returning to your boat: · Most of the other passengers had gone ashore.· People were returning to their cabins after a day ashore.be washed ashore (=be pushed onto the land by the sea): · Two bodies were washed ashore last night.
the substance that forms the surface of the land the brown substance that the ground is made up of: · Outside, the sun beat down on the red baked earth of Provence.· Thousands of tons of earth were moved to build the dam.
the earth that plants grow in: · Roses do best in well-drained, slightly acid soil.fertile soil (=soil that plants grow well in): · Parsley should have a deep, moist, fertile soil for ideal growth.
American loose dry earth: · The kids were playing in the yard, digging in the dirt.
land at the edge of water the part of a country that is close to the sea - use this when you are talking about a country or a large part of a country: · driving along the Californian coast, from San Francisco to LAon the coast (=on land that is close to the sea): · a little house on the coast of Brittanyoff the coast (=in the sea but close to the land): · They discovered oil off the northern coast of Scotland.the coast of: · The ship slowly made its way along the west coast of Africa.
the land along the edge of the sea or along the edge of a lake: · We could see a boat about a mile from the shore.the shore of/the shores of: · a small town on the shores of Lake Ontario
an area of sand at the edge of the sea - use this especially to talk about a place where you go to relax and enjoy yourself: · The area has miles of unspoiled sandy beaches..the beach: · By nine o'clock the beach was already crowded with people.· Let's go to the beach tomorrow.
British a place at the edge of the sea - use this especially to talk about somewhere where you go for a holiday or to enjoy yourself: · When I was little we used to go to the seaside most weekends.
British /by the ocean American on land next to the sea: · We bought a small cottage by the sea.· walking by the ocean in the early morning
the edge of the land next to the sea - use this especially to talk about a long length of this land or the shape it makes, for example as seen from the air: · The road follows the rugged coastline of northern France for nearly 100 miles.· Environmentalists are concerned about possible damage to some of the most beautiful stretches of Welsh coastline.· Far below us, we could just see the coastline of Argentina dimly outlined.
to refuse to change your mind determined not to change your mind, even when people think you are being unreasonable: · We need to do something about Craig, but he's so stubborn I just know he wouldn't listen if we tried to talk to him.a stubborn streak (=a stubborn part of your character): · I've got a very stubborn streak and I discovered that I couldn't bear people telling me what I could and couldn't eat. stubborn as a mule (=very stubborn): · Jean-Paul can be as a stubborn as a mule.
to refuse to change your opinions or plans even though other people are trying to make you: · When you know that you are right, you have to stand firm and defend your principles.stand firm against: · We stood firm against any deal with the terrorists.stand firm on: · The president has failed to stand firm on his promise to allow gays to serve in the military.
to refuse to change your position in an argument even though other people are trying to persuade you to change it: · They tried to make him change his mind, but he stood his ground.stand your ground against: · Richard always went along with Ella's plans, never once daring to stand his ground against her.
formal refusing to do what other people want you to do, even if this is unreasonable: · For many years the South African government remained intransigent, despite mounting world opposition to apartheid.intransigent on: · The Church has been criticized for being intransigent on the issues of abortion and birth control.
to do something that has never been done before · The Spanish were the first to keep cattle in the American deserts.· She was the first to see the link between poverty and poor health.be the first person to do something · Yuri Gagarin became the first man to fly in space.
to be the first to do something, especially something good or successful, which may encourage others to do something similar: · Once the Japanese had shown the way, manufacturers in other countries soon began to use robots on a large scale.lead the way in doing something: · The company has led the way in developing environmentally friendly products.
use this about something someone does or tries to do that no-one has ever done before: · The special effects in the movie included things that had never been done before.· Because of advances in technology, we are able to try something that has never been attempted before.
to be the first to invent or find a new method of doing something, and make it possible or easier for others to do the same: · He pioneered techniques for photographing moving objects.· Heart-transplant surgery was pioneered by Professor Christiaan Barnard.
using new and better methods or ideas for the first time: · Her pioneering work in the field of education will be remembered.· Cowley's pioneering development of modern emergency medicine helped save countless lives.
if someone or their work breaks new ground , their work is completely new and different from anything that existed before: · Roosevelt's social reform program broke new ground.· The album is enjoyable, but breaks no new ground.· There's a lot of new ground being broken in the field of genetic research.
British /mold American to be the first to do something in a different way from the way it was usually done before: · The governor urged teachers to break the mold in establishing new ways of teaching.· The new party promised to break the mould of British politics.
more than before · The new airport will just mean more noise, more traffic problems and higher land prices.more than · I'm sure I weigh more than last year.more something than · There are far more game shows on TV than there used to be.much more/a lot more/a little more etc · Derek earns a lot more now than he did in his previous job.more and more (=in a number or degree that steadily increases) · More and more people are retiring early.· It became more and more obvious that the boy was using drugs.
· People are using mobile phones more because they are cheaper.more than · Visitors to the centre complained about the service more than last year.more than ever before · Our future competitiveness and prosperity depend more than ever before on technology and industry.more and more (=continuously increasing) · More and more, we are finding that students lack basic skills when they enter college.
use this when the number of people that are doing something is not yet very large, but is increasing all the time: a growing number/an increasing number of: · Hong Kong was having to provide for a growing number of refugees.· Milo is one of a growing number of politicians who have become dissatisfied with the current government. an ever-increasing/ever-growing number of (=a number that is increasing all the time): · The islanders are trying to protect their environment from the ever-increasing number of Australian tourists.in growing/increasing numbers: · "Suite" hotels -- with full kitchens and sitting rooms -- are dotting the roadside in increasing numbers.
continuing to happen more often than before - use this when something is becoming more common but still does not happen all the time: · As the years passed, Celia became increasingly lonely and withdrawn.· Increasingly, people are relying on interactive media for a variety of services.
formal use this about a feeling or condition that is stronger or more noticeable than it was before: · After the war, the country began to enjoy greater prosperity.· The new legislation gave girls greater access to sports in schools.greater than: · The need for people with computing skills is greater than ever before.
use this about prices, speeds, or amounts that are bigger than they were before: · There is now a higher proportion of women in management jobs.· By focusing on quality rather than price, Bangalore's firms hope to secure higher profit margins.higher than: · The cost of student accommodation is higher than it was a year ago.
greater than in the past: · After childbirth there is always an increased risk of back trouble.· Increased interest in healthy foods and the environment has led to greater consumer influence.
if a belief, idea etc is gaining ground , more and more people believe it, do it etc: · an approach which is gaining ground in schools· Evangelical Christianity has been gaining ground since the Second World War.· Laurent died in 1853, but his ideas slowly gained ground over the next ten years.
not common and existing only in small numbers an animal, plant, object etc that is rare does not exist in large numbers or in large amounts: · A new law to prevent the export of rare birds is to be introduced.· They're pretty rare. Only about a hundred were made.· The palace library contains some of the rarest books in Europe.· In Cholon's narrow streets, Europeans were far rarer than on the boulevards of Saigon.
something that is scarce , especially something that people need such as food, clothing, or water, is not available in large enough numbers or amounts at the moment: · After the war, food and clothing were scarce.· With the increase in trade, good timber for shipbuilding was becoming scarcer.scarce resources: · Government departments often found themselves competing for scarce resources.
fairly rare, especially in one particular area or group: · Silver coins of this period are not common, and could be very valuable.· Although tigers still exist, they're not very common.
British if you say that people or things of a particular type are thin on the ground , you mean that there are very few available and they are hard to find when you need them: · Our only problem is finding staff, because good programmers are really thin on the ground.· Magazines about home improvement were very thin on the ground at the time - not like now.
to not be as common as you expect or as you would like: · The schools are crowded, and good teachers are few and far between.· Toys were few and far between, but the children invented games and played together.
if something or someone is a rarity , it is surprising to find one, because very few exist: · The traditional costume is becoming a rarity, even in remote villages.be something of a rarity (=be fairly rare): · Women are still something of a rarity in senior management positions.
informal use this to say that something is rare, especially something that has been made such as a machine, car, or piece of furniture: · He drives an original Volkswagen, and there aren't many of those around these days.
when you are in a situation where there are risks to get into a situation where something very unpleasant might happen to you as a result of something you do: · Many refugees risk death or arrest in their attempts to flee persecution.risk doing something: · I don't want to risk offending your parents.risk your life: · The Carnegie Hero awards are given to those who risk their lives to save others.
to be in a situation where something bad might happen to you, especially because of something you do: · The people who use these drugs are often unaware of the risks they are running.run a risk of doing something: · Men run a greater risk of dying from heart disease than women.· Rather than running the risks of using harmful pesticides in your garden, try using natural or organic methods of pest control.
to be in a situation in which you risk being harmed or losing something very important or valuable: · The children were removed from the family because their father was violent and they were believed to be at risk.be at risk ofalso + for American: · Those with fair skin are more at risk of skin cancers than those with dark skin.· Some firms provide health checks for employees who are at risk of back injury.
to be in a situation in which something harmful might happen, often caused by your own actions: · The test helps identify pregnant women who are in danger of miscarriage.be in danger of doing something: · The Democrats are in danger of alienating their traditional supporters.· If the team doesn't start winning, Coach Sanders could be in danger of losing his job.
likely to be in particular danger of something bad happening, or likely to involve greater risks than usual: · high-risk occupations such as construction work· The AIDS awareness campaign was targeted mainly at high-risk groups, especially drug users and prostitutes.
also leave yourself open to American to do or say something that makes it likely that people will blame you, criticize you etc: · He has left himself open to charges of racism.· Any journalist who writes a story without checking his facts is simply laying himself open to criticism.
to talk about a particular subject when there is a risk that you may offend, annoy, or or upset someone: · A boss who puts his arm around an employee is on dangerous ground and could risk charges of harassment.· I realized I was in dangerous territory, and steered the conversation away from his business interests.
under the ground or under water · It is one of the largest mountain ranges under the Pacific Ocean.· Several of the stolen items were found buried under Mackie's house.· When the project is finished, most of Boston's major roads will run under the city.
under - used in formal writing or in literature: · Far beneath the waters of the North Atlantic lies the wreck of the great liner, the Titanic.· Petroleum occurs in natural deposits beneath the surface of the earth.
under the ground: · The men work underground for 12 hours a day.· The explosives will be stored below ground in concrete bunkers.10 metres underground/two miles underground etc: · The nuclear waste is buried a half-mile underground.
below the ground: · A subterranean stream is believed to flow underneath the town.· a subterranean explosion· Electronic sensors have located a huge subterranean cavern in the Sierre Madre mountain range.
under the water: · I don't like opening my eyes underwater.· a camera specially designed for use under water· On land the seal is a clumsy creature, but underwater it moves with grace and agility.
just under the surface of the water: · The boat hit a submerged rock.· Sometimes at low tide you can just see the submerged wreck of a large ship.partially/partly submerged: · The flight recorder was found smashed and partially submerged in a creek nearby.
when something moves upwards into the air · Gunmen started firing at the helicopter as it left the ground.· The plane had barely left the ground when it began to experience engine trouble.
if a plane or a bird takes off , it leaves the ground and start flying: · Some ducks took off and flew along the river.· We had to wait on the runway for a half an hour before we finally took off.take off from: · The president's plane took off from Andrews Air Force Base at 9:45 am.
if a space ship lifts off , it leaves the ground and starts its journey into space: · There was a burst of flame as the rocket lifted off into the sky.· Thousands of people had gathered at Cape Canaveral to watch the rocket lift off.
if a space ship blasts off , it leaves the ground with an explosion of fire and starts its journey into space: · The space shuttle is set to blast off on a nine-day mission tomorrow at 4:18 a.m.
to send a rocket up into the air or into space: launch a rocket/missile/satellite etc: · China is planning to launch a space rocket later this month.· On the first day of the war over 400 missiles were launched.
to work too hard someone who is overworked has too much work to do: · Teachers often complain that they are overworked and underpaid.· I'd been six months without any holiday, and I was tired and overworked.
informal to work so hard that you become ill: · The doctor told me to relax and not overdo it.· The President's advisers are worried that he might have been overdoing it lately.
to force yourself to work too hard, especially because you want very much to be successful: · You should slow down. You're pushing yourself too hard.· It's no wonder that she had a nervous breakdown -- she's been driving herself too hard for months.
informal to force yourself to work very hard, so that you become extremely tired or ill: · It's good to work hard. But don't drive yourself into the ground.· By the time the great day arrived, I'd worked myself into the ground making sure everything would be just right.
WORD SETSA, AC, alternating current, nounamp, nounanode, nounarmature, nounbattery, nounblackout, nounblow, verbboost, nounbrownout, nounbulb, nouncathode, nouncell, nouncharge, nouncircuit, nouncircuit breaker, nouncontact, nouncurrent, noundiode, noundirect current, noundischarge, verbdischarge, noundisconnect, verbdry battery, noundry cell, noundynamo, nounelectric shock, nounelectrify, verbelectrocute, verbelectromagnetic, adjectivefilament, nounfluorescent, adjectivefuse, nounfuse, verbfuze, noungalvanic, adjectivegalvanism, noungenerator, nounground, nounground, verbhydroelectric, adjectiveimpedance, nounimpulse, nounincandescent, adjectiveinduction, nouninduction coil, nouninductive, adjectiveinsulating tape, nouninsulator, nounintegrated circuit, nounkilowatt, nounkW, kWh, LED, nounlight-emitting diode, nounlive wire, nounload, nounmaster switch, nounmicrowave, nounnegative, adjectivenuclear reactor, nounohm, nounoscilloscope, nounoutput, nounovercharge, verboverload, verbphotoelectric cell, nounpoint, nounpower, nounpower, adjectivepower cut, nounpower line, nounpower plant, nounpower point, nounpower station, nounpylon, nounrecharge, verbresistor, nounrewire, verbsocket, nounspark, nounspark, verbwatt, nounwattage, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY
The leaves were slowly fluttering to the ground. He lay on the ground and stared up at the sky. The ground was frozen solid. These youngsters work 70 metres below ground level. The air raids were followed by military action on the ground (=on land). ground troops (=soldiers who fight on land) The landscape is a mixture of open ground and woodland. They were standing on the waste ground (=land in a town that is not being used) behind the car park. These fields served as a hunting ground for the local people. The rivers are used as dumping grounds for industrial waste. He is buried in sacred ground. Mental cruelty can be grounds for divorce. There are strong grounds for believing his statement. Did the police have reasonable grounds to arrest him? The proposal was rejected on environmental grounds. At meetings, we just keep going over the same ground (=talking about the same things). His latest movie looks set to break new ground (=introduce new and exciting ideas). Often parents and teenagers find they have little common ground (=they do not share the same attitudes etc). It’s their first defeat at their home ground (=the ground that belongs to a particular team) all season. I guess he’ll try to reach his old stomping ground to drum up support.COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES an animal that lives below ground I allowed him to go home on compassionate grounds. The bones will be reburied in consecrated ground. We need more time to cover so much ground (=include so many things). A leopard can cover a lot of ground very quickly. It was found that the company still discriminated on the basis of race in promotions. Our book lays down the ground rules for building a patio successfully. The bones will be buried in hallowed ground. Neither side in this conflict can claim the moral high ground. He was released from prison on humanitarian grounds. He knocked her to the ground and kicked her. The building was closed purely on the grounds of safety. In 1162 Milan was razed to the ground by imperial troops. a recreation area for children to play in They hurried over the rough rocky ground. He refused to shift his ground (=change his opinion). It was good to be back on solid ground again. Drive two stakes into the ground about three feet apart. The guards threw Biko to the ground and started kicking him. Heavy rain meant the pitch was waterlogged. Andrew was on his well-trodden path to conquering another willing lady. Police officers wrestled him to the ground.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE
The leaves were slowly fluttering to the ground. He lay on the ground and stared up at the sky. The ground was frozen solid. These youngsters work 70 metres below ground level. The air raids were followed by military action on the ground (=on land). ground troops (=soldiers who fight on land) The landscape is a mixture of open ground and woodland. They were standing on the waste ground (=land in a town that is not being used) behind the car park. These fields served as a hunting ground for the local people. The rivers are used as dumping grounds for industrial waste. He is buried in sacred ground. Mental cruelty can be grounds for divorce. There are strong grounds for believing his statement. Did the police have reasonable grounds to arrest him? The proposal was rejected on environmental grounds. At meetings, we just keep going over the same ground (=talking about the same things). His latest movie looks set to break new ground (=introduce new and exciting ideas). (=a subject etc that you know something about) In his latest book, McManus returns to more familiar ground.
In his latest book, McManus returns to more familiar ground. Often parents and teenagers find they have little common ground (=they do not share the same attitudes etc). (=opinions that are not extreme that most people would agree with) Both parties are battling to occupy the centre ground. Careful, Laura. You could be treading on dangerous ground (=expressing opinions etc that might offend someone). Each side was unwilling to give ground (=change their opinion).
Both parties are battling to occupy the centre ground. Careful, Laura. You could be treading on dangerous ground (=expressing opinions etc that might offend someone). Each side was unwilling to give ground (=change their opinion). It’s their first defeat at their home ground (=the ground that belongs to a particular team) all season. (=to provide the situation or conditions in which something can develop successfully)
I guess he’ll try to reach his old stomping ground to drum up support. (=reasons for making an appeal)· You need to have reasonable grounds for your appeal.
an animal that lives below ground I allowed him to go home on compassionate grounds. (=a good reason to complain)· I do not think that he has any cause for complaint.
The bones will be reburied in consecrated ground. We need more time to cover so much ground (=include so many things). A leopard can cover a lot of ground very quickly. (=the people who prepare an airplane to fly)· The ground crew were refueling the plane.
(=area of ground where cricket is played)· the school cricket field
(=for the reason that)· The survey was criticized on the grounds that the sample was too small.
(=difficult to remove because people have walked over something)· He had a lot of trouble getting rid of the ground-in dirt from the carpet.
It was found that the company still discriminated on the basis of race in promotions.· Discrimination on the grounds of nationality is prohibited.
(=acceptable reasons for divorce, according to the law)· Violence and neglect are grounds for divorce.
· We’re moving into a first-floor flat.
· Rain was forecast, along with hill fog.
(=a place where football is played)· Hundreds of fans were making their way towards the football ground.
(=frost that forms only on the ground)· Scotland should have a dry night, with a touch of ground frost in northern glens.
Our book lays down the ground rules for building a patio successfully. The bones will be buried in hallowed ground. Neither side in this conflict can claim the moral high ground. He was released from prison on humanitarian grounds. He knocked her to the ground and kicked her.· The lower crime figures are certainly grounds for optimism.
The building was closed purely on the grounds of safety. In 1162 Milan was razed to the ground by imperial troops. (=good reasons)· She must show that she had some reasonable grounds for her action.
a recreation area for children to play in British English (=rent paid to the owner of the land that a house, office etc is built on)· There is an additional ground rent of £30 per month.
They hurried over the rough rocky ground. He refused to shift his ground (=change his opinion). It was good to be back on solid ground again.· The village has its own sports field.
Drive two stakes into the ground about three feet apart. informal (=suit someone very well)· Country life suits you down to the ground.
(=reasons for suspicion)· Police can stop and search you if they have good grounds for suspicion.
The guards threw Biko to the ground and started kicking him.· The advancing ground troops were provided with substantial air support.
(=fighting on the ground, rather than in the air or on the sea)· Ground warfare took a heavy toll in casualties.
Heavy rain meant the pitch was waterlogged. Andrew was on his well-trodden path to conquering another willing lady. Police officers wrestled him to the ground.· That period had made the city a fertile news ground for freelancers such as myself.· Writers had not always found Black Mountain particularly fertile ground.· His inspiration fell on fertile ground, prepared by endless repetition.· This is fertile ground for disequilibration of individuals' reasoning.· This is surely fertile ground for experimentation.· That was the fertile ground that produced the center.· They are fertile ground for the emergence of an explicitly right-wing political force.· In this scenario, the earth simply provided fertile ground for extraterrestrial imports.
· He led her from the scene of horror to a patch of rocky high ground that seemed safe.· Having gained the high moral ground, I was reluctant to quit it right away.· Some corporations have seized the moral high ground.· The new alliance will attempt to win the moral high ground from anti-abortion and antivivisection groups, he says.· The hotel is on high ground and never was in danger of flooding.· The way things were going the enemy seemed very determined to push the Brigade off this high ground.· Ivan and Gordy and the rest of the boys started building on high ground.
· Here would be two worthy contenders - one Thatcherite, one Rocardian - for the newly defined middle ground.· But it is a middle ground that hundreds of police officers use daily.· Major has swiftly moved towards the middle ground of politics.· The middle ground of reason has long been lost on this issue.· He has continued to cling to the middle ground, but that ground has been shifting.· Curb your excesses, they as much as said; seek the middle ground.· President Gorbachev continues to behave as if the middle ground were still there, because without it he is nothing.· When the day of reckoning finally arrived, the truth was found to lie well in the middle ground between these extremes.
· Television is therefore seen to be taking the moral high ground, the side of the punter against the forces of evil.· The new alliance will attempt to win the moral high ground from anti-abortion and antivivisection groups, he says.· Lehman Brothers, the investment banking firm handling the sale, went to Harvester and objected on simple moral grounds.· Even the most loyal officials found it increasingly difficult to defend serfdom on moral grounds.· Having gained the high moral ground, I was reluctant to quit it right away.· The argument on moral grounds is not so easy.· Some corporations have seized the moral high ground.
· To break totally new ground is to abandon the conventional rules.· In emphasising the place which the child played in his own learning process, Plowden was not covering new ground.· I saw fresh moose and deer trails leading from the forest below into this new feeding ground.· But the nature of the media in this country isn't open to people breaking new ground.· Ian Botham is sometimes represented as breaking new ground for his appearances in pantomime.· Although overdue, two elements of the bill can properly claim to be breaking new ground.
· Some were hanging on the brambles and a few flat, wet clots were lying well out in open ground beyond the clump.· Now, out into the open ground they burst....· She took several deep breaths, then broke cover and sprinted in a zigzag weave across the open ground.· As he passed to the open ground on my left, I joined him.· This prevents any escape across the open ground and many of the rabbits will become entangled in the net.· There, I found open ground without trees.· The skeletal trees that grew close to the chapel rattled their branches in the wind, which whipped across the open ground.
· Instead, each airline was to be allowed to use its discretion as to frequency and capacity within reasonable grounds.· Search powers should be reviewed and should be exercised where there are reasonable grounds.· The firm can rely on the intermediary if it has no reasonable grounds to doubt what he says.· All they can do is to ensure that the decision-maker did have some reasonable grounds for his action.· The governing body must be able to demonstrate that it has acted on reasonable grounds following reasonable investigations.
· At last he succeeded in hauling himself over the boundary wall to the solid ground that marked the edge of Old Ashfield property.· For centuries people have scoured the solid ground in search of the causes of these catastrophic events.· Water, not solid ground, lay beneath.· If these researchers are right, the ramifications of this continental shifting may also extend beyond the oceans and solid ground.· I sat on solid ground, my back against a tree.· Lowell, thrust into the present day and on to solid ground, agreed that he wasn't much good at it.· Similarly, when Dole asserts that Clinton reduced the office of drug czar by 83 percent, he is on solid ground.
· Not surprisingly, business news was thin on the ground.· That does not say much for the top chasers of the day, which are very thin on the ground.· Prices were too high in the Aberdeen area and, once again, people too thin on the ground on the West Coast.· Diddymen are now thin on the ground in world football.· Even now, as in the beginning, women are thin on the ground in the service.· New textbooks on nuclear and particle physics are thin on the ground.· Because food resources are scarce in the depths, animals are correspondingly thin on the ground.· Sad to say, major new launches from the big boys are a little thin on the ground.
· Police had covered every piece of waste ground, undergrowth, field, wood.· Tony did as he was told and finally saw the large area of waste ground ahead.· His friend Andre Leota was later found shot dead on waste ground.· Example Charles is the owner of a piece of waste ground adjacent to his house.· He has used the waste ground to dump old cars, which he intends to renovate.· The waste ground is separated from a park by some old fencing which is in need of repair.· Their favourite walk was down across the waste ground along Deptford Creek.· On his way across the waste ground he tripped over some rusty car parts and was injured.
NOUN· Jane Stuart died in Wisbech 12 September 1742 and was buried in the Friends' burial ground there.· If you go back to the earliest burial grounds, you will find kidney stones and gall stones.· He began to walk away from the burial ground, his heart surging with excitement.· Painter Betina Fink's new series, Ancestral Park, focuses on a contemporary burial ground near her home.· It could be a Roman or Saxon burial ground and they were buried with their treasures.· The graveyard especially is a good place to examine the strange and beautiful gravestones characteristic of old Basque burial grounds.· The former provides a remarkable education resource whilst conserving a very important Anglo-Saxon burial ground.· It is said that there is an ancient burial ground on one of the farms - supposedly haunted!
· There are a few gaps, with ground cover to stop the soil slipping.· It turns out the native animals impact that ground cover very lightly.· It can be reduced if you provide more ground cover for the Loaches so that each can find its own space.· Flourishing in sun or light shade, this stachys makes good ground cover under roses.· Cracking in dry weather can be prevented by mulching and ensuring there is a good ground cover.· Once established it spreads very rapidly and provides excellent ground cover.· Low maintenance is an important criteria in many modern gardens and this planting combines ground cover with taller shrub material.· There was extensive ground cover of polar willows, yellow and white whitlow-grass, scurvy grass and many others.
· When they stepped out of the lift on the ground floor, Romanov spotted Herr Bischoff's father with another customer.· Leaving by a window on the stairs, I was able to avoid the mud that carpeted the ground floor.· Got to get in on the ground floor!· He's squatting te' flat at ground floor.· The ground floor consisted of two sizeable rooms and a kitchen, while upstairs there was a bathroom and three bedrooms.· Situated on the ground floor of the prison, it is dark, depressing and claustrophobic.
· The Loch Inn Close to Hibs football ground.· Police will also be able to close off-licences if they deem it necessary, including those near football grounds.· The savings - altogether £100m over the period of the scheme - are to help pay for safety improvements at football grounds.· Our settings are classrooms and the terraces of football grounds.· Many people believe that there are schoolrooms and football grounds where civilized order is for ever on the verge of breaking down.· Compulsory seating at football grounds has greatly increased my enjoyment of games.· We will review sports taxation, reform the Sports Councils and make football grounds safe for spectators.
· The more there are of the stay-at-homes, the less warm the welcome for foreign rivals on the home ground.· Moral: Stay out of the war unless it is on home grounds.· Rabbits are not territorial creatures to the extent of evicting other rabbits moving into their home ground from further afield.· Until his polar opposite steps lightly down on to his moon-paved home ground, the sleek beast-headed man sits at peace, inviolable.· Neighbors has been noted and debated on home ground.· A bus madly honked as Miguel U-turned under the el and sped back to his home grounds.· The problems for North continued on Sunday when they lost by runs to Downpatrick at their home ground.· Night netting requires that your nets are set between the rabbits' home ground and their feeding areas.
· At ground level, bergenias, hellebores and, of course, snowdrops all love heavy soil.· This can usually be accomplished from ground level with a variety of hooks, shovels and clamps attached to long poles.· She smiled, and then began to climb the stairs to the ground level and the shapechanger.· Madame de Rochefort and Antoinette both had suites on the first floor, while the Baron occupied rooms at ground level.· The fierce, distorted blind face of the creature appeared at ground level, on its side, searching.· Building, tree planting or change of ground levels will be totally forbidden.· We pass a council estate and a forlorn shop which seems to have been carved into the ground level of the estate.· Its replacement marker indicates a thirteen-foot drop between the present ground level and that of the mid-nineteenth century.
· The central road between the gardens had become a parade ground.· A real bomb fell on a parade ground, sending up smoke in an ominous column.· In the meantime there is much to be achieved before they too will march off the parade ground as trained servicewomen.· Cottonwood trees buzzIng with locusts line the old parade ground.· At a torch-lit ceremony held on the regimental parade ground two nights later, we were given our képis.· In the centre of the buildings was a square parade ground with a forlorn flagpole.· When he reached the guardroom he stopped and turned round for one last look at the parade ground.· There is a brief tent inspection before a bugler calls them to attention on the parade ground.
· Once you realize this you can start treating it like any other interview, and apply the same ground rules.· The strategic support group ground rules were all they needed to get started.· Appraisal interviews can be made more effective if you stick to some well tried ground rules.· As long as the ground rules were properly observed, Gutfreund gave it right back.· There are no ground rules for knowing how to handle these semi-permanent relationships in the context of the larger family circle.· Some ground rules for the Cold War, of spirit if not of substance, were needed.· Certain commonsense ground rules should be mentioned - discussing marital and financial problems with children, for example, is not advisable.· The owners set the ground rules, then they find all the loopholes to enable them to move players anyway.
VERB· But it is the final part of the analysis that breaks new ground.· Here was a country striving for the noblest ideals, breaking new ground ... Straight up!· But this year the All Blacks broke new ground.· Obviously, none of this breaks new ground.· Time allowed 00:23 Read in studio A health service trust has broken new ground in caring for people with Alzheimers disease.· Too much of television consists of breaking old ground, its cutting edges appearing mainly on its technology.
· Such uniform crops are breeding grounds of potential disaster due to vulnerability to pests or disease.· Macroconsolidation within organizations provides an ideal breeding ground for insulation, isolation, and illusion.· The university and other local research institutions have been a breeding ground for many of the new companies.· Apparently the birds continued northward, but for many years their final breeding grounds were to remain a secret of the wilderness.· War and isolation have proved an ideal breeding ground for corruption and feuding between rival political clans.
· Public law wrongs are defined by the rules establishing the substantive grounds of judicial review discussed in Section B below.· Particularly when programs are first starting out, these kinds of written arrangements help establish the ground rules.· It would mean establishing a landing ground deep in the desert, for instance at Defa.· The events in the year following Sputnik had the effect of establishing ground rules for the Cold War.· Ground rules Always establish good ground rules at the beginning of each session.· In order to remove a child against your wishes, they must establish certain legal grounds and obtain a Court Order.· The real purpose of the survey is to establish the exact feeding grounds of the rabbits.
· Joseph's words fell on stony ground.· Heavy pearl drops of dew splashed noisily on jute leaves that had fallen to the ground.· The Officer had gone a few yards when he suddenly fell to the ground.· Crack cocaine fell to the ground as Wilson exited and he was prosecuted on drug charges.· In the roar of laughter it provoked, he felt himself falling swiftly towards the ground.· A long shadow fell across the ground in front of me.· As they stepped out into the sunshine Mena Iskander's reticule slipped and fell on the ground.· She falls to the ground, grimacing, and stays down.
· He was gaining ground on all of them, he had the beating of them yet.· Having gained the high moral ground, I was reluctant to quit it right away.· For once, the index gained ground despite a decline in shares of Vodafone, the market's biggest stock.· Martin also gained ground on Gordon, finishing sixth and moving within 87 points.· Nationalism has gained ground to the extent that it has begun to claim mainstream status.· Dole feels that Forbes is gaining ground.· It is by no means certain that the Tory tax offensive has gained much ground.· These companies appear to have gained some ground on Packard Bell.
· Another boy is hitting the ground with a pickaxe, while a third is holding on to some blue plastic sheeting.· The stream of vomit sailed through the air, and it seemed a long time before it hit the ground.· One theory is the pilot took one risk too many on a low level flight and hit the ground.· When it hit the ground I knew it was a real animal.· He felt her grip lessen, and heard her hit the ground.· The result was a mild crash; as they hit the ground, the propeller broke and the landing gear gave way.· Many gardening businesses have hit rocky ground but Waterers expects to increase turnover from £4.8m to £6m in the year to July.· The company also could shape a well-educated, flexible pool of employment candidates who could hit the ground running.
· He knocked her to the ground, punched her and threw her over her bonnet, the court heard.· Among those who had been knocked to the ground was Washington Post reporter Carl Bernstein.· Children were knocked to the ground, screaming and crying as the guards broke through the picket line.· She was knocked immediately to the ground from the heat and enveloped in smoke that was not black but red.· A terrier man drives his quad bike into a protestor, knocking him to the ground.· Then, without warning, a tremendous blast smote the city, knocking pedestrians to the ground.· Horrified shoppers watched as Darren Caygill was knocked to the ground, suffering a broken nose.· He claimed that Mr Maltby lunged at him so he punched him, knocking him to the ground.
· Again Diana insisted it was laid on the ground.· When we halted... the rebels halted and lay down on the ground.· I lay down on the ground and looked through the windows, right into the King's rooms.· It was either get rid of the ball quick or just lay on the ground.· Nick lay on the ground, watching them.· With many of their tents in Confederate hands, large numbers of Federal troops lay unprotected on the ground.· In a moment of madness Rosenoir kicked Alan Kernaghan as he lay on the ground.· It also shows soldiers encircling unarmed civilians, beating them with rods as they lay on the ground.
· I lay on the ground, very, very tired.· When we halted... the rebels halted and lay down on the ground.· I lay down on the ground and looked through the windows, right into the King's rooms.· It was either get rid of the ball quick or just lay on the ground.· Even if bitten or pecked it continues to lie limply on the ground.· They were the unfortunate wounded left lying on the ground and caught by the flames.· Her Suzy Lamplugh Trust personal rape alarm was lying on the ground a few feet away.· When Kerson is lying on the ground he announces the esteem he has for During.
· Then she went cautiously, losing ground but keeping her bearings.· Shares of major banks lost ground.· The radicals have steadily lost ground to the moderates since then.· Therefore, even in those first moments, he had lost ground, was starting to fall behind himself.· Without Samson's monumental strength, the smiths seemed to lose ground.· Bob Dole, but a second showed him losing some ground.· In the end, he has lost out on the grounds of inferior physique.· The concern in 1970 was that women were losing ground in educational opportunities.
· Catholic graves, ancient and modern, occupied most of the ground.· It was large, occupying most of the ground floor of the house.· Their origins and histories are varied, but all occupy ground that was previously glaciated and many are ancient.· Apples grown in the integrated orchard occupied the metaphorical middle ground.· It occupied the moral high ground and refused to budge.· Mr Aznar has successfully occupied the centre ground.· The key Labour politician, Ramsay MacDonald, was equally eager to occupy the middle ground.
· If we are to achieve those in practice, we must first prepare the ground carefully.· In fact, the new sciences are malting such an impact because two simultaneous developments have prepared the ground.· With hindsight, one can see how Mr Gorbachev has been preparing the ground for this week's changes.· They're also prepared to do the ground spraying on short notice.· This year you must prepare the ground, sort out family relationships and establish a stronger material and financial base.· In other words, he is preparing the ground for a partition of the province.· Franco began to prepare the ground, starting with the Falange.· Haushofer wished to contact Hamilton and have him prepare the ground among the company he kept.
· Nell flinched, but stood her ground.· You know when to stand your ground and when to give in.· When the rats came, Buckthorn and Silver had obeyed Bigwig and stood their ground.· But he could doggedly stand his ground.· Richmann stood his ground, certain he would be able to jump out of the. way if things went wrong.· Not enough to start a war; just enough to let me stand my ground without having to think about it first.· I calculate, I stand my ground.· I stood my ground, hands on hips, scowling.
· They threw him to the ground and beheaded him in front of his son.· When I tried to pick him up he squirmed wildly, jerked away and threw himself to the ground again.· I set off, threw myself to the ground and proceeded to roll three times.· The previous actress who played Topsy had been far more emotive, screaming, yelling, throwing herself to the ground.· Moses' staff changed into a snake when Aaron threw it to the ground before Pharaoh.· A white woman had also reported that a black soldier threw her on the ground and ran away.· Another coin was thrown on the ground.· This is useless, she said, throwing it to the ground.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► grounds► groundsPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► boots on the ground► cut the ground from under somebody’s feet► be/get in on the ground floor► on neutral ground/territory► somebody’s stomping ground► worship the ground somebody walks on
- As his father approached, Richard retreated steadily, never once daring to stand his ground against him.
- I calculate, I stand my ground.
- Not enough to start a war; just enough to let me stand my ground without having to think about it first.
- Richmann stood his ground, certain he would be able to jump out of the. way if things went wrong.
- The guide, however, stood his ground, frantically giving me unrecognizable signs.
- The Housing Executive stood its ground and refused to transfer money earmarked for other projects.
- Williams' job was to hold his ground or drop into pass coverage.
- You know when to stand your ground and when to give in.
- Construction of the theme park never got off the ground.
- And the guerrilla strategy for influencing senior partners never got off the ground.
- But it has taken the project some time to get off the ground.
- He's been trying to get off the ground since the mid-60s.
- He laughed, because I was still to get off the ground.
- High-definition television, still getting off the ground, is sharper but still too poor for text.
- It never got off the ground.
- One Tucson businessman announced that he was organizing such an effort in early 1995, but it never got off the ground.
- The group was slow to get off the ground, despite an encouraging article about the group in the Rotherham Advertiser.
- Dole feels that Forbes is gaining ground.
- For once, the index gained ground despite a decline in shares of Vodafone, the market's biggest stock.
- He was gaining ground on all of them, he had the beating of them yet.
- Martin also gained ground on Gordon, finishing sixth and moving within 87 points.
- Nationalism has gained ground to the extent that it has begun to claim mainstream status.
- The fierce campaign by several anti-Maastricht movements has been gaining ground.
- The trend gained ground in the United States, where early symphony audiences ached to exude social refinement.
- American students lost ground in achievement levels in math and science between the 1970s and 1980s.
- Elsewhere, Islamism remains an opposition force only, and, though still potent, is losing ground.
- Shares of major banks lost ground.
- The concern in 1970 was that women were losing ground in educational opportunities.
- The radicals have steadily lost ground to the moderates since then.
- Therefore, even in those first moments, he had lost ground, was starting to fall behind himself.
- Without Samson's monumental strength, the smiths seemed to lose ground.
- Woosnam lost ground with a 73 and admits that he is' not in the groove at all.
- His inspiration fell on fertile ground, prepared by endless repetition.
- On their arrival at the breeding grounds, male pied flycatchers find a suitable nesting site.
- The position required no athletic ability, but traditionally has served as a proving ground for Mississippi politicians.
- The race, the breeding ground, might be missed, both in sporting and traditional terms, should it cease.
- The unhygienic conditions of a stable were a breeding ground for all manner of disease and bacteria hazardous to a newborn.
- There are 22 events per year, and tracks range from Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground tote Mans.
- Where scum settles on wetted surfaces in kitchens, it creates an ideal breeding ground for bacteria.
- The city continued to thrive until a massive earthquake razed it to the ground in 749AD.
- They then torched the building, burning it to the ground.
- But don't drive yourself into the ground.
- I've already explained to you how I've worked myself into the ground setting up the interview.
- I tried working myself into the ground, but I could be totally exhausted and still remember.
- Mitchell and White ran themselves into the ground and Nicky Summerbee tried everything he could to get a goal.
- They ran themselves into the ground, ran Chesterfield off the pitch, but they couldn't get another goal.
- But when you sleep on the ground a lot, you get to see all sorts of bugs.
- He sat cross-legged on the ground and stared into the black grid on the front of the radio. 2.25 p.m.
- Over five thousand dead and wounded men were on the ground, in every attitude of distress.
- People on the ground would be trying to blast us out of the air.
- Putting these things in place on the ground will be our job.
- That does not say much for the top chasers of the day, which are very thin on the ground.
- That marked the first time that solar neutrons were detected on the ground.
- The egg is infective on the ground in about two weeks at optimal temperatures.
- A party conference is a natural stamping ground for those who have barely four days in which to make a mark.
- But not your place, of course: we're a good four hundred light years from your usual stamping grounds.
- It's my guess he is trying to reach his old stamping ground.
- Like Banquo's ghost her figure would be seen haunting her old stamping ground.
- This raises the question: where is the natural stamping ground for experienced lawyers with case management skills?
- burial grounds
- coffee grounds
- hunting grounds
- prison grounds
- After flying into a military airport in a private jet, he went to ground.
- Also they are very severe on the second man going to ground.
- I'd gone to ground so the culprit could not have known of my presence.
- Let any crook try to find me, I said to myself, when I go to ground in Uulaa-la.
- The dead man's brother has gone to ground.
- Badminton: Hall runs Baddeley to ground.
- Democrats and Republicans did find some common ground in the debates about privacy.
- You're on dangerous ground when you talk politics with Ed.
- Discussion had ventured into dangerous territory.
- Here we are on dangerous ground, though.
- I release my safety belt to hold you, dangerous ground, ground where my feet have wings of flame.
- It is a scouting reconnaissance into un-known and potentially dangerous territory.
- Mr. Lawson moves on to what I regard as even more dangerous territory.
- Probably because for Marc it was dangerous ground.
- Second, that any official who ignores them is on dangerous ground.
- They must also enter the dangerous ground of anticipating the techniques which might be available in the future.
- I haven't heard any more news, but I'll keep my ear to the ground.
- Alan's charming smile fell on stony ground with her.
- Joseph's words fell on stony ground.
- Some initiatives have already fallen on stony ground, but, as we see in subsequent features, others keep coming.
- Their marriages had fallen on stony ground but it seemed to me there was still hope.
- She's really creative, but she also has her feet firmly on the ground.
- So I guess inversely he taught me the need to be prepared and keep both feet on the ground.
- A garland of freshly picked marigolds hung from the mirror.
- A good addition to dried apricot fool is a spoonful or two of freshly ground almonds.
- Add the mascarpone Reheat, adding the mascarpone and correcting the seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Drizzle with a tablespoon or so of olive oil and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Season generously with freshly ground pepper and add salt to taste.
- Squeeze over some lemon juice and add freshly ground pepper.
- Sure enough, inside we found some beautiful zucchini and tomatoes, freshly picked from a nearby garden.
- There were dates and a delicious bowl of freshly made cottage cheese.
- an approach which is gaining ground in schools
- Evangelical Christianity has been gaining ground since the Second World War.
- In the currency markets, the dollar gained ground in Japan and Europe.
- Laurent died in 1853, but his ideas slowly gained ground over the next ten years.
- Stock prices gained ground in late trading today.
- The idea that environmental issues are also religious issues is gaining ground among churches in the U.S.
- Dole feels that Forbes is gaining ground.
- For once, the index gained ground despite a decline in shares of Vodafone, the market's biggest stock.
- He was gaining ground on all of them, he had the beating of them yet.
- Martin also gained ground on Gordon, finishing sixth and moving within 87 points.
- Nationalism has gained ground to the extent that it has begun to claim mainstream status.
- The fierce campaign by several anti-Maastricht movements has been gaining ground.
- The trend gained ground in the United States, where early symphony audiences ached to exude social refinement.
- He led her from the scene of horror to a patch of rocky high ground that seemed safe.
- On approaching the high ground before the Alps themselves we all encountered thick cloud, despite the season, and icing.
- Some corporations have seized the moral high ground.
- Television is therefore seen to be taking the moral high ground, the side of the punter against the forces of evil.
- The flak was heavy, relentless as hounds chasing a cornered stag up and down high ground.
- The way things were going the enemy seemed very determined to push the Brigade off this high ground.
- They had time to save furniture and valuables before fleeing to high ground early Saturday morning.
- They were taking the high ground.
- If we can hit the ground running, we'll stay ahead of the competition.
- Graduates of law school hit the ground running, you see, as soon as they enter practice.
- He said his Navy experience prepared him to jump into new jobs in new places and hit the ground running.
- The company also could shape a well-educated, flexible pool of employment candidates who could hit the ground running.
- The pressures to perform were immense and their careers were on the line: They expect me to hit the ground running.
- They either hit the ground running, or the ground hits them standing still.
- I pass up a roadside rest area, a happy hunting ground for new cars and ready cash.
- In the early years of this century, many a collector found Madeira a happy hunting ground.
- Scandinavia was a happy hunting ground for him and he did the same for Nicolai Gedda.
- Some corporations have seized the moral high ground.
- Television is therefore seen to be taking the moral high ground, the side of the punter against the forces of evil.
- A third preliminary task was to prepare the ground for the recruitment of support workers.
- Edelstone and other analysts expect this chip will prepare the way for the K6, due out next year.
- His staff could prepare the way for this.
- In other words, he is preparing the ground for a partition of the province.
- It prepared the way for the men who were to prepare the way for the Council.
- This helped prepare the ground for Labour's literacy and numeracy hours, which have achieved outstanding success.
- With hindsight, one can see how Mr Gorbachev has been preparing the ground for this week's changes.
- Yet the volume closes with three sonnets which prepare the way for the intensely symbolic landscapes of Mascarilla y trebol.
- Ashi found herself rooted to the spot in disbelief as she watched the threshing legs of her daughter.
- For a few moments he had felt rooted to the floor and had been unable to move.
- For a moment, she was rooted to the spot.
- He stands still, his feet rooted to the ground, his knees locked.
- He stood rooted to the spot.
- So startled was he by this sudden onslaught, Ryker momentarily froze, rooted to the spot.
- Unable to move, Philippa remained rooted to the spot.
- Our main objective is to get the city's finances onto solid ground.
- I sat on solid ground, my back against a tree.
- Similarly, when Dole asserts that Clinton reduced the office of drug czar by 83 percent, he is on solid ground.
- We are on solid ground when we say that we will oppose this Bill.
- A party conference is a natural stamping ground for those who have barely four days in which to make a mark.
- It's my guess he is trying to reach his old stamping ground.
- Like Banquo's ghost her figure would be seen haunting her old stamping ground.
- This raises the question: where is the natural stamping ground for experienced lawyers with case management skills?
- Alan's charming smile fell on stony ground with her.
- Joseph's words fell on stony ground.
- Some initiatives have already fallen on stony ground, but, as we see in subsequent features, others keep coming.
- Their marriages had fallen on stony ground but it seemed to me there was still hope.
- If the security forces are thick on the ground and loyalist gunmen commit murder it is the result of collusion.
- It searches for heroes in the knowledge that villains are thick on the ground.
- They were thickest on the ground in Norfolk and the clothing places of Suffolk.
- Magazines about home improvement were very thin on the ground at the time - not like now.
- Our only problem is finding staff, because good programmers are really thin on the ground.
- By the mid-1970s, managers and executives in the late 30s to late 40s age group were thin on the ground.
- Even now, as in the beginning, women are thin on the ground in the service.
- Hard evidence is thin on the ground, and what there is, is not encouraging.
- Major launches were thin on the ground.
- New textbooks on nuclear and particle physics are thin on the ground.
- Not surprisingly, business news was thin on the ground.
- Systems integrators and resellers are thin on the ground, and there is little home-grown technology.
- The cabs were thinner on the ground now, so I kept a couple of cars between us.
- Irwin is well-grounded in both engineering and robotics.
WORD FAMILYnoungroundundergroundgroundinggroundsadjectivegoundlessunderground ≠ overgroundgroundedverbgroundadverbunderground
1earth [uncountable] a)the surface of the Earththe ground The leaves were slowly fluttering to the ground. He lay on the ground and stared up at the sky. The ground was frozen solid.above/below/under ground At night, badgers feed above ground. These youngsters work 70 metres below ground level. A raised platform stood two metres off the ground. The air raids were followed by military action on the ground (=on land). ground troops (=soldiers who fight on land) b)the soil on and under the surface of the Earth: Dig the ground over in the autumn. Plant the seeds 2 cm deep in the ground. The ground was dry, far too dry for growing corn.2area of land a)[uncountable] an area of land without buildings, fences, woods etc: The landscape is a mixture of open ground and woodland. They were standing on the waste ground (=land in a town that is not being used) behind the car park. b)[countable] (also grounds [plural]) an area of land or sea that is used for a particular purpose: fishing groundsparade/hunting/burial etc ground These fields served as a hunting ground for the local people. The rivers are used as dumping grounds for industrial waste. He is buried in sacred ground. → playground(1) c)grounds [plural] the land or gardens surrounding a large building: We decided to take a stroll in the hotel grounds.3reason grounds [plural] a good reason for doing, believing, or saying somethinggrounds for (doing) something Mental cruelty can be grounds for divorce. There are strong grounds for believing his statement.have grounds to do something Did the police have reasonable grounds to arrest him?on moral/legal/medical etc grounds The proposal was rejected on environmental grounds.on (the) grounds of something Flying was ruled out on grounds of cost. ‘You’re under arrest.’ ‘On what grounds?’on the grounds that We oppose the bill, on the grounds that it discriminates against women.4subject [uncountable] a subject or area of knowledge: At meetings, we just keep going over the same ground (=talking about the same things). His latest movie looks set to break new ground (=introduce new and exciting ideas).familiar/home ground (=a subject etc that you know something about) In his latest book, McManus returns to more familiar ground.5opinion [uncountable] a general opinion or set of attitudes: Often parents and teenagers find they have little common ground (=they do not share the same attitudes etc).the middle/centre ground (=opinions that are not extreme that most people would agree with) Both parties are battling to occupy the centre ground. Careful, Laura. You could be treading on dangerous ground (=expressing opinions etc that might offend someone). Each side was unwilling to give ground (=change their opinion).6sport [countable] British English the place where a particular sport is played: a new football ground It’s their first defeat at their home ground (=the ground that belongs to a particular team) all season.7hold/stand your ground a)to stay where you are when someone threatens you, in order to show them that you are not afraid: The men threatened him, but he stood his ground and they fled. b)to refuse to change your mind about something, even though people are opposing you: Jason vowed to stand his ground, even if it meant losing his job.8get off the ground to start to be successful: Her show never really got off the ground in the UK.9gain ground a)to become more successful: It was feared that the extreme right would gain ground in the election. b)if an idea, belief etc gains ground, more people start to accept it: His theories gradually gained ground among academics. c)to get closer to someone or something that you are competing with10lose ground to become less successful compared with someone or something you are competing with: The Indian team seem determined to regain the ground they lost in the last game.11 breeding/fertile/proving ground a situation in which something develops quickly or successfully: The region, with its widespread poverty, provided fertile ground for revolutionary activists.prepare/lay the ground (=to provide the situation or conditions in which something can develop successfully)ground for My task was to prepare the ground for the recruitment of support workers.12burn/raze something to the ground to destroy a city, building etc completely by fire, bombs etc: The city of Tortona was burnt to the ground.13work/drive/run yourself into the ground to work so hard that you become very tired or ill: Kay’s working herself into the ground trying to meet her deadlines.14on the ground in the place or situation where something important is happening, rather than somewhere else – used especially in news reports: While the politicians talk of peace, the situation on the ground remains tense.15stamping ground British English, stomping ground American English informal someone’s stamping ground is an area where they are known or have a lot of influence: I guess he’ll try to reach his old stomping ground to drum up support.16electrical [singular] American English a wire that connects a piece of electrical equipment to the ground for safety SYN earth British English17grounds [plural] small pieces of solid material that sink to the bottom of a liquid: coffee grounds18go to ground British English to make it hard for people to find you: The man has gone to ground since his photograph was published in a national newspaper.19run somebody/something to ground British English to succeed in finding someone or something after a long search20background [countable] technical the colour used as the background for a design → cut the ground from under somebody’s feet at cut1(37), → have/keep both feet on the ground at foot1(18), → suit somebody down to the ground at suit2(1), → be thin on the ground at thin1(12), → hit the ground running at hit1(24)THESAURUSthe ground the surface of the Earth, or the soil on its surface: · He collapsed and fell to the ground.· The ground was wet and muddy.the ocean/forest/cave etc floor the ground at the bottom of the ocean, a forest, a cave etc: · Many wonderful creatures live on the ocean floor.land used when talking about an area of ground that is owned by someone, or is used for an activity. Also used when talking about the part of the Earth’s surface that is not covered with water: · His family owns a lot of land.· agricultural land· She got off the ferry, happy to be back on dry land.terrain a type of land – used when talking about how easy an area of land is to cross, and whether it is rocky, flat etc: · The Land Rover is built to go over rough terrain.· The terrain gets flatter when you go further south.earth/soil the substance that plants grow in: · The vegetables were still covered in black soil.mud wet earth: · Your shoes are covered in mud.ground1 nounground2 verbground3 adjectiveground4
groundground2 ●○○ verb VERB TABLE
ground
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | ground |
| he, she, it | grounds | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | grounded |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have grounded |
| he, she, it | has grounded | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had grounded |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will ground |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have grounded |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am grounding |
| he, she, it | is grounding | |
| you, we, they | are grounding | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was grounding |
| you, we, they | were grounding | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been grounding |
| he, she, it | has been grounding | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been grounding |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be grounding |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been grounding |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- Ground the black cable to the engine block, and then connect the red cable to the batteries.
- I can't go to the movie with you -- I'm grounded for the next two weeks.
- Mr Finkelstein grounded his kids after they were caught fighting at school.
- You'll be grounded for a week if I catch you smoking again.
- I ground my teeth through the second shutdown.
- In his day, he said, students were grounded in spelling and had learned poetry and the Bible by heart.
- Manny Ramirez, who had homered in the opening inning, grounded wide of third.
- The seeds are often ground and the resulting powder is a basic ingredient of curry spice mix.
Longman Language Activatorland that is owned by someone or is used for something
land that is owned by someone or that can be used for farming or building houses: · They moved to the country and bought some land.· Get off my land!piece/plot of land: · Each family was given a small piece of land where they could grow food for themselves.farmland (=land that can be used for farming): · There is a shortage of suitable farmland in the south of the country.
land that belongs to a country or that is controlled by a country during a war: · Miller had accidentally crossed into Iraqi territory and was arrested for spying.enemy territory (=land controlled by an enemy): · His plane was shot down over enemy territory.
relating to land that is owned or controlled by a particular country or government: · A committee has been set up to deal with territorial disputes in the area.· The country has suffered substantial territorial losses in this war.
an area of land that is part of a farm, or that is used for playing sports: · We passed cows grazing in the fields.· a football fieldfield of: · a field of wheatplaying field British (=a field where sports are played): · We went out onto the school playing fields to watch a game of football.open fields: · birds such as skylarks whose habitat is open fields and farmland
the gardens and land around a big building such as a castle, school, or hospital: · Have you ever been to Penryn Castle? The grounds are beautiful.the palace/school/hospital grounds: · The nurse said I could go for a short walk around the hospital grounds.
what you see in an area of land the land and features that you see around you in the countryside, or in the city: · The construction of dams has changed the character of the landscape.· an urban landscape of glittering modern buildings
all the mountains, fields, forests etc that you see around you in the countryside, especially when these are beautiful: · We stayed in a peaceful Alpine village surrounded by magnificent scenery.
the surface of the land · The ground was covered with snow.· He kicked Cook as he lay on the ground.· In the middle of the forest was a bare patch of marshy ground.· The ground sloped down from where we stood to the lake shore.
used when you are talking about how easy or difficult an area of land is to cross, for example because it is flat, has a lot of mountains etc: · The terrain on the island varies quite a bit.difficult/rough/mountainous etc terrain: · They had to drive very slowly over the difficult terrain.· Boots are the best footwear on rough terrain.
the land compared with the sea or air the land , not the sea: on land: · They had defeated the enemy on land and at sea.· Reptiles reproduce by laying eggs on land or giving birth to live young.dry land (=the land when compared with being at sea): · Some repairs to the boat will have to wait until we're back on dry land.
the land, not the air - use this to talk about planes and birds: · Our plane was flying only 100 feet above the ground.· Spectators watched in horror as the aircraft plunged to the ground.
if you go ashore , you go on to the land from a boat or the sea. If you spend time ashore , you spend time on land before returning to your boat: · Most of the other passengers had gone ashore.· People were returning to their cabins after a day ashore.be washed ashore (=be pushed onto the land by the sea): · Two bodies were washed ashore last night.
the substance that forms the surface of the land the brown substance that the ground is made up of: · Outside, the sun beat down on the red baked earth of Provence.· Thousands of tons of earth were moved to build the dam.
the earth that plants grow in: · Roses do best in well-drained, slightly acid soil.fertile soil (=soil that plants grow well in): · Parsley should have a deep, moist, fertile soil for ideal growth.
American loose dry earth: · The kids were playing in the yard, digging in the dirt.
land at the edge of water the part of a country that is close to the sea - use this when you are talking about a country or a large part of a country: · driving along the Californian coast, from San Francisco to LAon the coast (=on land that is close to the sea): · a little house on the coast of Brittanyoff the coast (=in the sea but close to the land): · They discovered oil off the northern coast of Scotland.the coast of: · The ship slowly made its way along the west coast of Africa.
the land along the edge of the sea or along the edge of a lake: · We could see a boat about a mile from the shore.the shore of/the shores of: · a small town on the shores of Lake Ontario
an area of sand at the edge of the sea - use this especially to talk about a place where you go to relax and enjoy yourself: · The area has miles of unspoiled sandy beaches..the beach: · By nine o'clock the beach was already crowded with people.· Let's go to the beach tomorrow.
British a place at the edge of the sea - use this especially to talk about somewhere where you go for a holiday or to enjoy yourself: · When I was little we used to go to the seaside most weekends.
British /by the ocean American on land next to the sea: · We bought a small cottage by the sea.· walking by the ocean in the early morning
the edge of the land next to the sea - use this especially to talk about a long length of this land or the shape it makes, for example as seen from the air: · The road follows the rugged coastline of northern France for nearly 100 miles.· Environmentalists are concerned about possible damage to some of the most beautiful stretches of Welsh coastline.· Far below us, we could just see the coastline of Argentina dimly outlined.
to forbid someone from going somewhere if a place is out of bounds , you are not allowed to go there or enter it: · When I was younger, my parents allowed me to go anywhere except the town centre, which was out of bounds.be out of bounds to somebody: · The swimming pool is out of bounds to children unless they are with an adult.
if a place is off limits , you are officially forbidden to go there: · The officer told the soldiers that the town was off limits.be off limits to: · Much of the palace is off limits to the public.
informal if a parent grounds their child, they do not allow them to go out with their friends for a period of time, as a punishment for behaving badly: · Mr Finkelstein grounded his kids after they were caught fighting at school.· I can't go to the movie with you -- I'm grounded for the next two weeks.
WORD SETSaerial, adjectiveaero-, prefixaerobatics, nounaerodrome, nounaeronautics, nounairborne, adjectiveaircraft, nounaircrew, nounairfare, nounairfield, nounairline, nounairliner, nounair pocket, nounairport, nounairship, nounairsick, adjectiveairspace, nounairspeed, nounairstrip, nounair terminal, nounair traffic controller, nounairway, nounairworthy, adjectivealtimeter, nounapron, nounautomatic pilot, nounautopilot, nounaviation, nounaviator, nounballast, nounballoon, nounballooning, nounbank, verbbarrage balloon, nounbiplane, nounblack box, nounblimp, nounboarding card, nounboarding pass, nounbulkhead, nounbusiness class, nounbuzz, verbcabin, nouncaptain, nouncarousel, nounceiling, nouncharter flight, nouncheck-in, nounchock, nounchopper, nounchute, nounclub class, nouncontrail, nouncontrol tower, nounco-pilot, nouncowling, nouncraft, nouncrash landing, noundeparture lounge, noundepartures board, noundirigible, noundisembark, verbdive, verbeconomy class, nouneject, verbejector seat, nounfin, nounflap, nounflier, nounflight, nounflight attendant, nounflight deck, nounflight path, nounflight recorder, nounflight simulator, nounfly, verbflyby, nounflyer, nounflying, nounflypast, nounfree fall, nounfuselage, noungate, nounglider, noungliding, noungondola, nounground, verbground control, nounground crew, nounground staff, nounhangar, nounhang-glider, nounhang-gliding, nounhelicopter, nounhelicopter pad, nounheliport, nounhijacking, nounholding pattern, nounhot-air balloon, nounhydroplane, nouninbound, adjectivein-flight, adjectiveinstrument panel, nounjet, nounjet engine, nounjet-propelled, adjectivejet propulsion, nounjoystick, nounjumbo jet, nounjump jet, nounland, verblanding gear, nounlanding strip, nounlayover, nounlift, nounlight aircraft, nounlounge, nounlow-flying, adjectivemicrolight, nounmonoplane, nounnavigation, nounno-fly zone, nounnose, nounnosedive, nounnosedive, verboverfly, verbparachute, nounparachute, verbparachutist, nounpilot, nounpilot, verbpitch, nounpitch, verbplane, nounplot, verbpod, nounpressurized, adjectiveprop, nounpropeller, nounradio beacon, nounrefuel, verbripcord, nounroll, verbroll, nounrotor, nounrudder, nounrunway, nounseaplane, nounseat belt, nounshort-haul, adjectiveski plane, nounskycap, nounsonic boom, nounspoiler, nounsteward, nounstewardess, nounstrut, nounswept-back, adjectiveswoop, verbtail, nountailspin, nountake-off, nountaxi, verbterminal, nountest pilot, nounthrust, nountouchdown, nountransit lounge, nountransport plane, nounturbojet, nounturboprop, nountwin-engined, adjectiveundercarriage, nounupgrade, verbvapour trail, nounwheel, verbwindsock, nounwind tunnel, nounwing, nounwingspan, nounwingtip, nounzeppelin, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES an animal that lives below ground I allowed him to go home on compassionate grounds. The bones will be reburied in consecrated ground. We need more time to cover so much ground (=include so many things). A leopard can cover a lot of ground very quickly. It was found that the company still discriminated on the basis of race in promotions. Our book lays down the ground rules for building a patio successfully. The bones will be buried in hallowed ground. Neither side in this conflict can claim the moral high ground. He was released from prison on humanitarian grounds. He knocked her to the ground and kicked her. The building was closed purely on the grounds of safety. In 1162 Milan was razed to the ground by imperial troops. a recreation area for children to play in They hurried over the rough rocky ground. He refused to shift his ground (=change his opinion). It was good to be back on solid ground again. Drive two stakes into the ground about three feet apart. The guards threw Biko to the ground and started kicking him. Heavy rain meant the pitch was waterlogged. Andrew was on his well-trodden path to conquering another willing lady. Police officers wrestled him to the ground.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB
(=reasons for making an appeal)· You need to have reasonable grounds for your appeal.
an animal that lives below ground I allowed him to go home on compassionate grounds. (=a good reason to complain)· I do not think that he has any cause for complaint.
The bones will be reburied in consecrated ground. We need more time to cover so much ground (=include so many things). A leopard can cover a lot of ground very quickly. (=the people who prepare an airplane to fly)· The ground crew were refueling the plane.
(=area of ground where cricket is played)· the school cricket field
(=for the reason that)· The survey was criticized on the grounds that the sample was too small.
(=difficult to remove because people have walked over something)· He had a lot of trouble getting rid of the ground-in dirt from the carpet.
It was found that the company still discriminated on the basis of race in promotions.· Discrimination on the grounds of nationality is prohibited.
(=acceptable reasons for divorce, according to the law)· Violence and neglect are grounds for divorce.
· We’re moving into a first-floor flat.
· Rain was forecast, along with hill fog.
(=a place where football is played)· Hundreds of fans were making their way towards the football ground.
(=frost that forms only on the ground)· Scotland should have a dry night, with a touch of ground frost in northern glens.
Our book lays down the ground rules for building a patio successfully. The bones will be buried in hallowed ground. Neither side in this conflict can claim the moral high ground. He was released from prison on humanitarian grounds. He knocked her to the ground and kicked her.· The lower crime figures are certainly grounds for optimism.
The building was closed purely on the grounds of safety. In 1162 Milan was razed to the ground by imperial troops. (=good reasons)· She must show that she had some reasonable grounds for her action.
a recreation area for children to play in British English (=rent paid to the owner of the land that a house, office etc is built on)· There is an additional ground rent of £30 per month.
They hurried over the rough rocky ground. He refused to shift his ground (=change his opinion). It was good to be back on solid ground again.· The village has its own sports field.
Drive two stakes into the ground about three feet apart. informal (=suit someone very well)· Country life suits you down to the ground.
(=reasons for suspicion)· Police can stop and search you if they have good grounds for suspicion.
The guards threw Biko to the ground and started kicking him.· The advancing ground troops were provided with substantial air support.
(=fighting on the ground, rather than in the air or on the sea)· Ground warfare took a heavy toll in casualties.
Heavy rain meant the pitch was waterlogged. Andrew was on his well-trodden path to conquering another willing lady. Police officers wrestled him to the ground.· Secondly, the royal corpse was mangled; it had been in the hands of embalmers and above ground for four years.· Above ground the new Colditz will be very different.
· You were below ground when it happened.· I had to go below ground to an office where I spoke to a policeman.· Far below ground in the anticline were the Millstone Grits and even deeper were the Carboniferous Limestones.· The water rises, the heat is transferred to heat exchangers and the water then returns below ground to be reheated.
· Flake or pellets can be ground down fine enough even for a dwarf cichlids using a coffee grinder.· The screams were ground down by the second strike.· Development in the Third World has stalled, ground down by the relentless wheels of the global economic machine.· After being ground down by a rude customer and an unsympathetic boss, they might give shoddy service to good customers.· Grandad has responded by playing for time, hoping that Mr Putin will be ground down by office.· This is known as ground down by the system.· Provided you were not ground down by illness or poverty.
· In the early days ordinary mill-stones were used as the clinker was soft and the cement need not be finely ground.· Pimientos become paprika when dried and finely ground.· As production methods improved the clinker produced was harder and the cement had to be more finely ground.· The finely ground nuts got lost in the batter.· At the end of the first week the Liquifry can be supplemented with finely ground dry food and brine shrimp.· Scattering may be a problem unless the sample is very finely ground.
· You can see how firmly grounded the drama is in their own reality.· This attitude was firmly grounded in the belief that the insecurity of the competitive model was essential for efficiency.· As far as its methodology is concerned this approach is firmly grounded in the income-expenditure approach of Keynesian macroeconomics.
· To add more flavour, sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper.· Place freshly ground coffee in cereal bowls inside the refrigerator for several days.· Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.· Add the fresh thyme, stirring to combine, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.· Scatter over the chopped cashews and add some freshly ground black pepper.
· Stick to jazz, home ground.· She has picked home ground and imposed the tutorial format on him.
· The trial ground on through the long hot summer in Pretoria.· On one level the social niceties ground on, the minutiae of dress and behaviour observed and chattered over.· The law was challenged soon after it passed on grounds that it violated the First Amendment free-speech rights of state employees.· Events therefore ground on with what appeared to be a tragic inevitability.· Committee meetings ground on, with no results.
· Coolly Adam ground out his cigarette on the hearth.· Geological features ground out by ancient glaciers are seen overlaid by the scars of recent wind erosion.· He ground out the cigarette and watched her, the burning need in him too fierce to ignore.· He ground out his cigarette and glared at Litchfield.· For the next five years, until his death in 1953, he ground out anodyne pieces.
NOUN· He ground his cigarette underfoot and walked slowly towards the Fiat.· He ground out his cigarette and glared at Litchfield.· Coolly Adam ground out his cigarette on the hearth.· He ground out the cigarette and watched her, the burning need in him too fierce to ignore.
· Lucker seems to have ground his feet into the earth, and trudges with resolve towards me.· Phil said, as the garage-door mechanism ground under our feet.
· Julius growled under his breath as the traffic almost ground to a halt.· It seemed as though things had ground to a halt in there.· Whole industries ground to a halt, rubbish piled up in the streets, transport stopped.· The tiny pens, scrawling in palsied traces on endless white ribbons of paper, slowly ground to a halt.· It suddenly ground to a skidding halt and they were all thrown forward.· Business ground to a halt throughout much of the Northeast, South and Midwest.· Treasury yield drops However, the rally in U. S. Treasuries ground to a halt.· The co-op went bankrupt during the Great Depression, said Gross, and maintenance slowly ground to a halt.
· To add more flavour, sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper.· Drizzle with a tablespoon or so of olive oil and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.· Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.· Scatter over the chopped cashews and add some freshly ground black pepper.
· It was a confidence grounded in reality.· It was not blind faith that drove them to change the world, but a belief very well grounded in reality.
· Terry ground his teeth in consternation.· I rubbed it across my tongue, the roof of my mouth, and I ground it between my teeth.· I ground my teeth as I watched her crawl back into the machinery.· I ground my teeth through the second shutdown.· Small Dave ground his teeth and spat into the daylight.· For a while a man ground his teeth horribly, only feet away.· The bed was too narrow and Oliver muttered in his sleep and ground his teeth and thrashed about with his fists.· Paige ground her teeth in angry frustration.
VERB· Airy, instantly accessible but surprisingly subtle music covering ground between modem mainstream and bebop and featuring Barnes alongside trumpeter Adams.· It covers much more ground than mooching.
· This technique was supposed to keep exposure to ground fire to a minimum.· Weather would keep the rescue choppers grounded, that is, if there were any rescue choppers.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRYPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► boots on the ground► cut the ground from under somebody’s feet► be/get in on the ground floor► on neutral ground/territory► somebody’s stomping ground► worship the ground somebody walks on
- The group is committed to environmental policies that are grounded in science.
- In his day, he said, students were grounded in spelling and had learned poetry and the Bible by heart.
- Shaftesbury thought the opposite true: religion follows from, or is grounded in, man's innate sense of morality.
- The reason is grounded in the most basic issue of corporate finance.
- Theory needs to be grounded in practice.
- Visions must be grounded in strategy People need tremendous energy to get through periods of change; they need inspiration.
- Woman-centred psychology is grounded in a particular woman-centred form of western feminism.
- Yamaichi's Financial Science is grounded in the most advanced market theories and computer technology.
- Your understandings about politics and your decisions about whether to undertake specific political actions are grounded in your knowledge of politics.
- Democrats and Republicans did find some common ground in the debates about privacy.
- You're on dangerous ground when you talk politics with Ed.
- Discussion had ventured into dangerous territory.
- Here we are on dangerous ground, though.
- I release my safety belt to hold you, dangerous ground, ground where my feet have wings of flame.
- It is a scouting reconnaissance into un-known and potentially dangerous territory.
- Mr. Lawson moves on to what I regard as even more dangerous territory.
- Probably because for Marc it was dangerous ground.
- Second, that any official who ignores them is on dangerous ground.
- They must also enter the dangerous ground of anticipating the techniques which might be available in the future.
- I haven't heard any more news, but I'll keep my ear to the ground.
- Alan's charming smile fell on stony ground with her.
- Joseph's words fell on stony ground.
- Some initiatives have already fallen on stony ground, but, as we see in subsequent features, others keep coming.
- Their marriages had fallen on stony ground but it seemed to me there was still hope.
- She's really creative, but she also has her feet firmly on the ground.
- So I guess inversely he taught me the need to be prepared and keep both feet on the ground.
- A garland of freshly picked marigolds hung from the mirror.
- A good addition to dried apricot fool is a spoonful or two of freshly ground almonds.
- Add the mascarpone Reheat, adding the mascarpone and correcting the seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Drizzle with a tablespoon or so of olive oil and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Season generously with freshly ground pepper and add salt to taste.
- Squeeze over some lemon juice and add freshly ground pepper.
- Sure enough, inside we found some beautiful zucchini and tomatoes, freshly picked from a nearby garden.
- There were dates and a delicious bowl of freshly made cottage cheese.
- an approach which is gaining ground in schools
- Evangelical Christianity has been gaining ground since the Second World War.
- In the currency markets, the dollar gained ground in Japan and Europe.
- Laurent died in 1853, but his ideas slowly gained ground over the next ten years.
- Stock prices gained ground in late trading today.
- The idea that environmental issues are also religious issues is gaining ground among churches in the U.S.
- Dole feels that Forbes is gaining ground.
- For once, the index gained ground despite a decline in shares of Vodafone, the market's biggest stock.
- He was gaining ground on all of them, he had the beating of them yet.
- Martin also gained ground on Gordon, finishing sixth and moving within 87 points.
- Nationalism has gained ground to the extent that it has begun to claim mainstream status.
- The fierce campaign by several anti-Maastricht movements has been gaining ground.
- The trend gained ground in the United States, where early symphony audiences ached to exude social refinement.
- He led her from the scene of horror to a patch of rocky high ground that seemed safe.
- On approaching the high ground before the Alps themselves we all encountered thick cloud, despite the season, and icing.
- Some corporations have seized the moral high ground.
- Television is therefore seen to be taking the moral high ground, the side of the punter against the forces of evil.
- The flak was heavy, relentless as hounds chasing a cornered stag up and down high ground.
- The way things were going the enemy seemed very determined to push the Brigade off this high ground.
- They had time to save furniture and valuables before fleeing to high ground early Saturday morning.
- They were taking the high ground.
- If we can hit the ground running, we'll stay ahead of the competition.
- Graduates of law school hit the ground running, you see, as soon as they enter practice.
- He said his Navy experience prepared him to jump into new jobs in new places and hit the ground running.
- The company also could shape a well-educated, flexible pool of employment candidates who could hit the ground running.
- The pressures to perform were immense and their careers were on the line: They expect me to hit the ground running.
- They either hit the ground running, or the ground hits them standing still.
- I pass up a roadside rest area, a happy hunting ground for new cars and ready cash.
- In the early years of this century, many a collector found Madeira a happy hunting ground.
- Scandinavia was a happy hunting ground for him and he did the same for Nicolai Gedda.
- Some corporations have seized the moral high ground.
- Television is therefore seen to be taking the moral high ground, the side of the punter against the forces of evil.
- A third preliminary task was to prepare the ground for the recruitment of support workers.
- Edelstone and other analysts expect this chip will prepare the way for the K6, due out next year.
- His staff could prepare the way for this.
- In other words, he is preparing the ground for a partition of the province.
- It prepared the way for the men who were to prepare the way for the Council.
- This helped prepare the ground for Labour's literacy and numeracy hours, which have achieved outstanding success.
- With hindsight, one can see how Mr Gorbachev has been preparing the ground for this week's changes.
- Yet the volume closes with three sonnets which prepare the way for the intensely symbolic landscapes of Mascarilla y trebol.
- Ashi found herself rooted to the spot in disbelief as she watched the threshing legs of her daughter.
- For a few moments he had felt rooted to the floor and had been unable to move.
- For a moment, she was rooted to the spot.
- He stands still, his feet rooted to the ground, his knees locked.
- He stood rooted to the spot.
- So startled was he by this sudden onslaught, Ryker momentarily froze, rooted to the spot.
- Unable to move, Philippa remained rooted to the spot.
- Our main objective is to get the city's finances onto solid ground.
- I sat on solid ground, my back against a tree.
- Similarly, when Dole asserts that Clinton reduced the office of drug czar by 83 percent, he is on solid ground.
- We are on solid ground when we say that we will oppose this Bill.
- A party conference is a natural stamping ground for those who have barely four days in which to make a mark.
- It's my guess he is trying to reach his old stamping ground.
- Like Banquo's ghost her figure would be seen haunting her old stamping ground.
- This raises the question: where is the natural stamping ground for experienced lawyers with case management skills?
- Alan's charming smile fell on stony ground with her.
- Joseph's words fell on stony ground.
- Some initiatives have already fallen on stony ground, but, as we see in subsequent features, others keep coming.
- Their marriages had fallen on stony ground but it seemed to me there was still hope.
- If the security forces are thick on the ground and loyalist gunmen commit murder it is the result of collusion.
- It searches for heroes in the knowledge that villains are thick on the ground.
- They were thickest on the ground in Norfolk and the clothing places of Suffolk.
- Magazines about home improvement were very thin on the ground at the time - not like now.
- Our only problem is finding staff, because good programmers are really thin on the ground.
- By the mid-1970s, managers and executives in the late 30s to late 40s age group were thin on the ground.
- Even now, as in the beginning, women are thin on the ground in the service.
- Hard evidence is thin on the ground, and what there is, is not encouraging.
- Major launches were thin on the ground.
- New textbooks on nuclear and particle physics are thin on the ground.
- Not surprisingly, business news was thin on the ground.
- Systems integrators and resellers are thin on the ground, and there is little home-grown technology.
- The cabs were thinner on the ground now, so I kept a couple of cars between us.
- Irwin is well-grounded in both engineering and robotics.
WORD FAMILYnoungroundundergroundgroundinggroundsadjectivegoundlessunderground ≠ overgroundgroundedverbgroundadverbunderground
1aircraft [transitive] to stop an aircraft or pilot from flying: All planes are grounded until the fog clears.GRAMMAR Ground is usually passive in this meaning.2boat [intransitive, transitive] if you ground a boat or if it grounds, it hits the bottom of the sea so that it cannot move: Both boats grounded on a mud bank.3be grounded in/on something to be based on something: Lewis’ ideas were grounded in his Christian faith.4child [transitive] informal to stop a child going out with their friends as a punishment for behaving badly: I got home at 2 am and Dad grounded me on the spot.5electricity [transitive] American English to make a piece of electrical equipment safe by connecting it to the ground with a wire SYN earth British English → well-groundedground somebody in something phrasal verb to teach someone the basic things they should know in order to be able to do something: Most seven-year-olds are grounded in the basics of reading and writing.ground1 nounground2 verbground3 adjectiveground4
groundground3 adjective [only before noun] EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- ground almonds
- freshly ground black coffee
- Don't overlook ground arrangements: Airports such as Washington National, a 50p subway ride from downtown, are rare.
- In urban areas, water is removed by means of continuous pipes or drains below ground level.
- My feet find only forest vegetation, ground creepers.
- Season generously with freshly ground pepper and add salt to taste.
- Squeeze over some lemon juice and add freshly ground pepper.
- They have two sources of origin, above and below ground level.
- They need the cash to pay off debt and also ground improvements like seating the kop next summer.
- Two other crew were to be carried, Mr. Gillroy as wireless operator and Mr. Davies as ground engineer.
Longman Language Activatorland that is owned by someone or is used for something
land that is owned by someone or that can be used for farming or building houses: · They moved to the country and bought some land.· Get off my land!piece/plot of land: · Each family was given a small piece of land where they could grow food for themselves.farmland (=land that can be used for farming): · There is a shortage of suitable farmland in the south of the country.
land that belongs to a country or that is controlled by a country during a war: · Miller had accidentally crossed into Iraqi territory and was arrested for spying.enemy territory (=land controlled by an enemy): · His plane was shot down over enemy territory.
relating to land that is owned or controlled by a particular country or government: · A committee has been set up to deal with territorial disputes in the area.· The country has suffered substantial territorial losses in this war.
an area of land that is part of a farm, or that is used for playing sports: · We passed cows grazing in the fields.· a football fieldfield of: · a field of wheatplaying field British (=a field where sports are played): · We went out onto the school playing fields to watch a game of football.open fields: · birds such as skylarks whose habitat is open fields and farmland
the gardens and land around a big building such as a castle, school, or hospital: · Have you ever been to Penryn Castle? The grounds are beautiful.the palace/school/hospital grounds: · The nurse said I could go for a short walk around the hospital grounds.
what you see in an area of land the land and features that you see around you in the countryside, or in the city: · The construction of dams has changed the character of the landscape.· an urban landscape of glittering modern buildings
all the mountains, fields, forests etc that you see around you in the countryside, especially when these are beautiful: · We stayed in a peaceful Alpine village surrounded by magnificent scenery.
the surface of the land · The ground was covered with snow.· He kicked Cook as he lay on the ground.· In the middle of the forest was a bare patch of marshy ground.· The ground sloped down from where we stood to the lake shore.
used when you are talking about how easy or difficult an area of land is to cross, for example because it is flat, has a lot of mountains etc: · The terrain on the island varies quite a bit.difficult/rough/mountainous etc terrain: · They had to drive very slowly over the difficult terrain.· Boots are the best footwear on rough terrain.
the land compared with the sea or air the land , not the sea: on land: · They had defeated the enemy on land and at sea.· Reptiles reproduce by laying eggs on land or giving birth to live young.dry land (=the land when compared with being at sea): · Some repairs to the boat will have to wait until we're back on dry land.
the land, not the air - use this to talk about planes and birds: · Our plane was flying only 100 feet above the ground.· Spectators watched in horror as the aircraft plunged to the ground.
if you go ashore , you go on to the land from a boat or the sea. If you spend time ashore , you spend time on land before returning to your boat: · Most of the other passengers had gone ashore.· People were returning to their cabins after a day ashore.be washed ashore (=be pushed onto the land by the sea): · Two bodies were washed ashore last night.
the substance that forms the surface of the land the brown substance that the ground is made up of: · Outside, the sun beat down on the red baked earth of Provence.· Thousands of tons of earth were moved to build the dam.
the earth that plants grow in: · Roses do best in well-drained, slightly acid soil.fertile soil (=soil that plants grow well in): · Parsley should have a deep, moist, fertile soil for ideal growth.
American loose dry earth: · The kids were playing in the yard, digging in the dirt.
land at the edge of water the part of a country that is close to the sea - use this when you are talking about a country or a large part of a country: · driving along the Californian coast, from San Francisco to LAon the coast (=on land that is close to the sea): · a little house on the coast of Brittanyoff the coast (=in the sea but close to the land): · They discovered oil off the northern coast of Scotland.the coast of: · The ship slowly made its way along the west coast of Africa.
the land along the edge of the sea or along the edge of a lake: · We could see a boat about a mile from the shore.the shore of/the shores of: · a small town on the shores of Lake Ontario
an area of sand at the edge of the sea - use this especially to talk about a place where you go to relax and enjoy yourself: · The area has miles of unspoiled sandy beaches..the beach: · By nine o'clock the beach was already crowded with people.· Let's go to the beach tomorrow.
British a place at the edge of the sea - use this especially to talk about somewhere where you go for a holiday or to enjoy yourself: · When I was little we used to go to the seaside most weekends.
British /by the ocean American on land next to the sea: · We bought a small cottage by the sea.· walking by the ocean in the early morning
the edge of the land next to the sea - use this especially to talk about a long length of this land or the shape it makes, for example as seen from the air: · The road follows the rugged coastline of northern France for nearly 100 miles.· Environmentalists are concerned about possible damage to some of the most beautiful stretches of Welsh coastline.· Far below us, we could just see the coastline of Argentina dimly outlined.
when something has been squashed something soft that is squashed is damaged because it has been pressed and made flatter: · He held out a squashed packet of cigarettes and offered me one.· We can't give her those chocolates - they're all squashed.
something that is crushed has been squashed and broken by something heavy: · Remove the butter from the heat and stir in the crushed biscuits.· The dog hurtled through the garden, leaving a trail of crushed plants.
squashed until completely flat: · There was a flattened Coca-Cola can on the ground.· a mountain of flattened cardboard boxes
mashed food has been squashed with something such as a fork until it is soft and smooth: · He ate the mashed potatoes but not the meat.· a spoonful of mashed swede
ground coffee, corn, or other food has been made into powder using a special machine or tool: · freshly ground black coffee· ground almonds
WORD SETSabalone, nounacetic acid, nounadditive, nounaftertaste, nounà la carte, adjectiveal dente, adjectivealfresco, adjectiveambrosia, nounangelica, nounaniseed, nounantipasto, nounappetizer, nounarrowroot, nounbad, adjectivebaker, nounbaking powder, nounbaking soda, nounbanana split, nounbanger, nounbanquet, nounbanqueting hall, nounbarbie, nounbarley, nounbasil, nounbass, nounbatch, nounbay leaf, nounBBQ, nounbean, nounbean curd, nounbeansprout, nounbeef, nounbeefburger, nounbeefsteak, nounbeet, nounbell pepper, nounberry, nounbetel, nounbetel nut, nounbicarbonate of soda, nounbilberry, nounbill of fare, nounbinge, nounbinge, verbbistro, nounblackberry, nounblack-eyed bean, nounblack pepper, nounblack pudding, nounblend, verbblend, nounblueberry, nounboard, nounbolt, verbbone, verbbon vivant, nounbony, adjectivebox lunch, nounbramble, nounbran, nounbrandy butter, nounbrasserie, nounbrawn, nounbreakfast, nounbrisket, nounbroiler, nounbroiler chicken, nounbroth, nounbrown rice, nounbrunch, nounbubble gum, nounbuckwheat, nounbuffet, nounbun, nounbus, verbbusboy, nounbutcher, nounbutcher, verbbutchery, nounbuttercream, nounbutty, nouncafé, nouncafeteria, nouncaff, nouncaffeine, nouncake, nouncan, verbcandy, nouncanned, adjectivecapon, nouncapsicum, nouncaraway, nouncarbohydrate, nouncare package, nouncarvery, nouncassava, nouncater, verbcaterer, nouncatering, nouncatsup, nouncatwalk, nouncayenne pepper, nouncereal, nouncheese, nounchef, nouncherry tomato, nounchickpea, nounchilli, nounChinese, nounchip shop, nounchives, nounchocolate, nounchocolatey, adjectiveChristmas dinner, nounchuck steak, nouncitric acid, nouncitron, nounclotted cream, nounclub sandwich, nouncob, nouncobbler, nouncocoa, nouncocoa bean, nouncoconut milk, nouncoffee house, nouncoffee shop, nouncold cuts, nouncold storage, nouncold store, nouncommissary, nounconcentrate, nouncondensed milk, nouncondiment, nouncone, nounconfection, nounconfectioner, nounconfectioner's sugar, nounconfectionery, nounconserve, nouncontent, nouncontinental breakfast, nounconvenience food, nouncook-chill, adjectivecooker, nouncookie, nouncooking, nouncooking oil, nouncorn bread, nouncorn chip, nouncorncob, nouncorned beef, nouncornet, nouncornflakes, nouncornflour, nouncornmeal, nouncorn on the cob, nouncorn pone, nouncornstarch, nouncorn syrup, nouncottage cheese, nouncotton candy, nouncourgette, nouncourse, nouncover charge, nouncrab, nouncrab apple, nouncracker, nouncrackling, nouncranberry, nouncrayfish, nouncream, nouncream cheese, nouncream cracker, nouncreamer, nouncreamy, adjectivecress, nouncrisp, nouncrisp, adjectivecrispbread, nouncrispy, adjectivecroissant, nouncroquette, nouncrouton, nouncrumb, nouncrumpet, nouncrunchy, adjectivecrust, nouncrusty, adjectivecrystallized, adjectivecucumber, nouncud, nouncuisine, nouncupcake, nouncurd, nouncurdle, verbcurrant, nouncustard, nouncut, nouncutlet, noundainty, nounDanish pastry, noundate, noundefrost, verbdelicacy, noundemerara sugar, noundesiccated, adjectivedevilled, adjectivedevour, verbdiabetic, adjectivedigest, verbdigestible, adjectivedill, noundill pickle, noundine, verbdiner, noundining car, noundinner, noundinner dance, noundinner party, noundinner theater, noundinnertime, noundissolve, verbdoggy bag, noundoily, noundollop, noundough, noundown, verbdrain, verbdredge, verbdried, adjectivedried fruit, noundripping, noundrumstick, noundry goods, noundunk, verbEaster egg, nouneat, verbeatery, nouneating apple, nouneats, nounEccles cake, nounéclair, nounEdam, nounedible, adjectiveeel, nounegg, nouneggplant, nounegg roll, nounelevenses, nounendive, nounEnglish breakfast, nounEnglish muffin, nounentrée, nounepicure, nounescalope, nounevaporated milk, nounfast food, nounfeed, verbfeed, nounfeta cheese, nounfig, nounfilbert, nounfillet, verbfilling, adjectivefilling, nounfilo, nounflounder, nounfloury, adjectiveflyblown, adjectivefoil, nounfoodstuff, nounforage, nounfork, verbfortify, verbfreeze-dried, adjectiveFrench bean, nounFrench bread, nounFrench dressing, nounFrench fry, nounFrench loaf, nounFrench stick, nounfries, nounfromage frais, nounfrozen, adjectivefruit, nounfudge, nounfull-fat, adjectivegaram masala, noungarlic, noungarnish, noungarnish, verbgastronomic, adjectivegastronomy, noungel, verbginger, nounglass, nounglassware, noungolden raisin, noungoody, noungourmand, noungrain, nounGranary, adjectivegranulated, adjectivegreasy, adjectivegreasy spoon, noungreen, adjectivegrill, noungristle, noungrocer, nounground, adjectiveground beef, noungrub, noungruel, nounguava, noungum, noungumball, noungumbo, noungumdrop, nounhalal, adjectivehalibut, nounham, nounhamburger, nounhaunch, nounhead table, nounhealth food, nounheart, nounhearty, adjectiveheat, nounherb, nounhigh tea, nounhome economics, nounhot dish, nounhygiene, nounhygienic, adjectiveiceman, nounindigestible, adjectiveindigestion, nouninedible, adjectiveinfected, adjectiveingest, verbinn, nouninsipid, adjectiveintake, nounirradiate, verbjellied, adjectivejoint, nounjuice, nounjuicy, adjectivejunk, nounjunk food, nounknuckle, nounkosher, adjectivelaxative, nounlean, adjectiveleavings, nounleg, nounlight, adjectiveliquorice, nounlive, adjectiveloaf, nounlocker, nounloin, nounlotus, nounlukewarm, adjectivelump, nounlunch, nounlunch, verblunchbox, nounlunch break, nounluncheon, nounlunch hour, nounlunchroom, nounlunchtime, nounluscious, adjectivemace, nounMadeira cake, nounmain course, nounmaitre d', nounmaize, nounmandarin, nounmandarin orange, nounmangetout, nounmango, nounmaple syrup, nounmargarine, nounmarge, nounmarmalade, nounmarrow, nounmarshmallow, nounMason jar, nounmasticate, verbmature, adjectivemature, verbmeal, nounmealie, nounmealtime, nounmealy, adjectivemeat, nounmeat-packing, nounmeaty, adjectivemellow, adjectivementhol, nounmentholated, adjectivemenu, nounmess, nounmess, verbmess hall, nounmilk chocolate, nounmillet, nounmince, nounmint, nounmocha, nounmolasses, nounmoreish, adjectivemorsel, nounmouldy, adjectivemouth, nounmouthful, nounMSG, nounmunch, verbmung bean, nounmush, nounmushroom, nounmustard, nounnibble, verbnibble, nounnosh, nounnourish, verbnourishment, nounnugget, nounnut, nounnutcracker, nounnutshell, nounnutty, adjectiveoatmeal, nounoats, nounoffal, nounokra, nounon, prepositiononion, nounorder, nounoregano, nounorganic, adjectiveoverindulge, verboxtail, nounpackaging, nounpacker, nounpap, nounparcel, nounpaste, nounpastille, nounpastry, nounpatisserie, nounpearl barley, nounpectin, nounpeel, verbpeel, nounpepper, nounpepper, verbpeppercorn, nounpeppermint, nounperishable, adjectivepetit four, nounpiccalilli, nounpicnic, nounpicnic, verbpie, nounpilaff, nounpilau, nounpimento, nounpinto bean, nounpit, nounpizza parlor, nounpizzeria, nounplain chocolate, nounplain flour, nounploughman's lunch, nounpoor boy, nounpork, nounpork pie, nounpork rinds, nounporridge, nounporterhouse steak, nounportion, nounpostprandial, adjectivepotato, nounpotato crisp, nounpotted, adjectivepoultry, nounpraline, nounprawn, nounprepacked, adjectivepreservative, nounpreserve, verbpreserve, nounpretzel, nounprovision, verbprune, nounpuff pastry, nounpumpernickel, nounpumpkin, nounpuree, verbquince, nounQuorn, nounrabbit, nounrancid, adjectiverare, adjectiveravenous, adjectiveraw, adjectivered meat, nounreheat, verbrennet, nounrepast, nounreplete, adjectiverestaurant, nounrestaurant car, nounrestaurateur, nounrib, nounrice, nounrigatoni, nounrind, nounripe, adjectiveroadhouse, nounrock, nounroe, nounroll, nounroot vegetable, nounrose hip, nounrusk, nounrutabaga, nounsaccharin, nounsalad cream, nounsalad dressing, nounsalami, nounsalmon, nounsalsa, nounsalt, verbsalt, adjectivesalty, adjectivesandwich, nounsardine, nounsassafras, nounsatisfying, adjectivesatsuma, nounsauerkraut, nounsausage, nounscallion, nounscampi, nounscone, nounscoop, nounScotch broth, nounscratchings, nounseafood, nounseasoned, adjectiveseed, verbsemolina, nounservery, nounservice charge, nounserving, nounset, adjectiveshallot, nounshellfish, nounsherbet, nounshish kebab, nounshortbread, nounshortcake, nounshortcrust pastry, nounshoulder, nounshrimp cocktail, nounside order, nounsillabub, nounsimnel cake, nounsingle cream, nounsirloin, nounsitting, nounskimmed milk, nounskin, nounskin, verbslaw, nounslice, nounsliced bread, nounsloe, nounsloppy joe, nounsmorgasbord, nounsnack bar, nounsnow pea, nounsoda fountain, nounsodium chloride, nounsoft fruit, nounsorghum, nounsoul food, nounsour, adjectivesour, verbsourdough, nounsoya, nounsoya bean, nounspearmint, nounspinach, nounsponge, nounsponge cake, nounsponge pudding, nounspoon, verbspoonful, nounspotted dick, nounspread, nounspring onion, nounspring roll, nounsprout, nounspud, nounsquash, nounsquid, nounstaple, nounstarfruit, nounstarter, nounsteak, nounsteakhouse, nounsteak tartare, nounstew, nounstick, nounStilton, nounstir-fry, verbstodge, nounstone-ground, adjectivestrawberry, nounstring bean, nounstringy, adjectivestrudel, nounsub, nounsucrose, nounsuet, nounsugar, nounsugar, verbsugar-coated, adjectivesugar cube, nounsugar lump, nounsugary, adjectivesultana, nounsun-dried, adjectivesup, verbsupper, nounsustenance, nounswallow, verbswallow, nounswede, nounsweetcorn, nounsweetened condensed milk, nounsweetener, nounsweetmeat, nounsweet pepper, nounsweet potato, nounsyrup, nounsyrupy, adjectivetable d'hôte, nountaco, nountaffy, nountainted, adjectivetakeaway, nountakeout, nountangerine, nountapas, nountapioca, nountaramasalata, nountariff, nountart, nountartare sauce, nountaste, verbtasteless, adjectivetaster, nountasting, nountater, nountattie, nounT-bone steak, nountea, nounteacake, nountender, adjectivetin, nountinned, adjectivetitbit, nountoffee apple, nountofu, nountomato, nountongue, nountop, nountopping, nountop round, nountopside, nountop table, nountortilla, nountough, adjectivetransport cafe, nountreacle, nountrifle, nountripe, nountrotter, nountruck stop, nountruffle, nountub, nountuna, nounturkey, nounTurkish delight, nounturnip, nounturnover, nountutti frutti, nounTV dinner, nounTVP, noununadulterated, adjectiveunleavened, adjectiveunpalatable, adjectivevacuum-packed, adjectivevanilla, nounveal, nounvegan, nounvegetable, nounvegetarian, nounvegetarianism, nounveggie, nounvenison, nounvictual, verbvictuals, nounvoracious, adjectivevoucher, nounwaiter, nounwaitress, nounwalnut, noun-ware, suffixwarmed-over, adjectivewedge, nounwell, nounwell-done, adjectivewell-fed, adjectivewet fish, nounwheat, nounwhite, nounwhite flour, nounwhite pepper, nounwhite sauce, nounwholefood, nounwholemeal, adjectivewhole wheat, adjectivewiener, nounwild rice, nounwishbone, nounwrap, nounyeast extract, nounyoghurt, nounyogurt, nounyolk, nounyule log, nounyummy, adjectivezucchini, nounzwieback, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES an animal that lives below ground I allowed him to go home on compassionate grounds. The bones will be reburied in consecrated ground. We need more time to cover so much ground (=include so many things). A leopard can cover a lot of ground very quickly. It was found that the company still discriminated on the basis of race in promotions. Our book lays down the ground rules for building a patio successfully. The bones will be buried in hallowed ground. Neither side in this conflict can claim the moral high ground. He was released from prison on humanitarian grounds. He knocked her to the ground and kicked her. The building was closed purely on the grounds of safety. In 1162 Milan was razed to the ground by imperial troops. a recreation area for children to play in They hurried over the rough rocky ground. He refused to shift his ground (=change his opinion). It was good to be back on solid ground again. Drive two stakes into the ground about three feet apart. The guards threw Biko to the ground and started kicking him. Heavy rain meant the pitch was waterlogged. Andrew was on his well-trodden path to conquering another willing lady. Police officers wrestled him to the ground.COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB
(=reasons for making an appeal)· You need to have reasonable grounds for your appeal.
an animal that lives below ground I allowed him to go home on compassionate grounds. (=a good reason to complain)· I do not think that he has any cause for complaint.
The bones will be reburied in consecrated ground. We need more time to cover so much ground (=include so many things). A leopard can cover a lot of ground very quickly. (=the people who prepare an airplane to fly)· The ground crew were refueling the plane.
(=area of ground where cricket is played)· the school cricket field
(=for the reason that)· The survey was criticized on the grounds that the sample was too small.
(=difficult to remove because people have walked over something)· He had a lot of trouble getting rid of the ground-in dirt from the carpet.
It was found that the company still discriminated on the basis of race in promotions.· Discrimination on the grounds of nationality is prohibited.
(=acceptable reasons for divorce, according to the law)· Violence and neglect are grounds for divorce.
· We’re moving into a first-floor flat.
· Rain was forecast, along with hill fog.
(=a place where football is played)· Hundreds of fans were making their way towards the football ground.
(=frost that forms only on the ground)· Scotland should have a dry night, with a touch of ground frost in northern glens.
Our book lays down the ground rules for building a patio successfully. The bones will be buried in hallowed ground. Neither side in this conflict can claim the moral high ground. He was released from prison on humanitarian grounds. He knocked her to the ground and kicked her.· The lower crime figures are certainly grounds for optimism.
The building was closed purely on the grounds of safety. In 1162 Milan was razed to the ground by imperial troops. (=good reasons)· She must show that she had some reasonable grounds for her action.
a recreation area for children to play in British English (=rent paid to the owner of the land that a house, office etc is built on)· There is an additional ground rent of £30 per month.
They hurried over the rough rocky ground. He refused to shift his ground (=change his opinion). It was good to be back on solid ground again.· The village has its own sports field.
Drive two stakes into the ground about three feet apart. informal (=suit someone very well)· Country life suits you down to the ground.
(=reasons for suspicion)· Police can stop and search you if they have good grounds for suspicion.
The guards threw Biko to the ground and started kicking him.· The advancing ground troops were provided with substantial air support.
(=fighting on the ground, rather than in the air or on the sea)· Ground warfare took a heavy toll in casualties.
Heavy rain meant the pitch was waterlogged. Andrew was on his well-trodden path to conquering another willing lady. Police officers wrestled him to the ground.· Squeeze over some lemon juice and add freshly ground pepper.· Here was also a coffee machine in which we ground the beans when a customer wanted freshly ground coffee.· A good addition to dried apricot fool is a spoonful or two of freshly ground almonds.· Scatter the freshly ground almonds over the base of the pastry case and carefully pour the syrup mixture on top.· Season generously with freshly ground pepper and add salt to taste.
NOUN· In urban areas, water is removed by means of continuous pipes or drains below ground level.· They have two sources of origin, above and below ground level.
· Squeeze over some lemon juice and add freshly ground pepper.· Season generously with freshly ground pepper and add salt to taste.
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► boots on the ground► cut the ground from under somebody’s feet► be/get in on the ground floor► on neutral ground/territory► somebody’s stomping ground► worship the ground somebody walks on
ground coffee or nuts have been broken up into powder or very small pieces, using a special machine- Democrats and Republicans did find some common ground in the debates about privacy.
- You're on dangerous ground when you talk politics with Ed.
- Discussion had ventured into dangerous territory.
- Here we are on dangerous ground, though.
- I release my safety belt to hold you, dangerous ground, ground where my feet have wings of flame.
- It is a scouting reconnaissance into un-known and potentially dangerous territory.
- Mr. Lawson moves on to what I regard as even more dangerous territory.
- Probably because for Marc it was dangerous ground.
- Second, that any official who ignores them is on dangerous ground.
- They must also enter the dangerous ground of anticipating the techniques which might be available in the future.
- I haven't heard any more news, but I'll keep my ear to the ground.
- Alan's charming smile fell on stony ground with her.
- Joseph's words fell on stony ground.
- Some initiatives have already fallen on stony ground, but, as we see in subsequent features, others keep coming.
- Their marriages had fallen on stony ground but it seemed to me there was still hope.
- She's really creative, but she also has her feet firmly on the ground.
- So I guess inversely he taught me the need to be prepared and keep both feet on the ground.
- A garland of freshly picked marigolds hung from the mirror.
- A good addition to dried apricot fool is a spoonful or two of freshly ground almonds.
- Add the mascarpone Reheat, adding the mascarpone and correcting the seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Drizzle with a tablespoon or so of olive oil and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Season generously with freshly ground pepper and add salt to taste.
- Squeeze over some lemon juice and add freshly ground pepper.
- Sure enough, inside we found some beautiful zucchini and tomatoes, freshly picked from a nearby garden.
- There were dates and a delicious bowl of freshly made cottage cheese.
- an approach which is gaining ground in schools
- Evangelical Christianity has been gaining ground since the Second World War.
- In the currency markets, the dollar gained ground in Japan and Europe.
- Laurent died in 1853, but his ideas slowly gained ground over the next ten years.
- Stock prices gained ground in late trading today.
- The idea that environmental issues are also religious issues is gaining ground among churches in the U.S.
- Dole feels that Forbes is gaining ground.
- For once, the index gained ground despite a decline in shares of Vodafone, the market's biggest stock.
- He was gaining ground on all of them, he had the beating of them yet.
- Martin also gained ground on Gordon, finishing sixth and moving within 87 points.
- Nationalism has gained ground to the extent that it has begun to claim mainstream status.
- The fierce campaign by several anti-Maastricht movements has been gaining ground.
- The trend gained ground in the United States, where early symphony audiences ached to exude social refinement.
- He led her from the scene of horror to a patch of rocky high ground that seemed safe.
- On approaching the high ground before the Alps themselves we all encountered thick cloud, despite the season, and icing.
- Some corporations have seized the moral high ground.
- Television is therefore seen to be taking the moral high ground, the side of the punter against the forces of evil.
- The flak was heavy, relentless as hounds chasing a cornered stag up and down high ground.
- The way things were going the enemy seemed very determined to push the Brigade off this high ground.
- They had time to save furniture and valuables before fleeing to high ground early Saturday morning.
- They were taking the high ground.
- If we can hit the ground running, we'll stay ahead of the competition.
- Graduates of law school hit the ground running, you see, as soon as they enter practice.
- He said his Navy experience prepared him to jump into new jobs in new places and hit the ground running.
- The company also could shape a well-educated, flexible pool of employment candidates who could hit the ground running.
- The pressures to perform were immense and their careers were on the line: They expect me to hit the ground running.
- They either hit the ground running, or the ground hits them standing still.
- I pass up a roadside rest area, a happy hunting ground for new cars and ready cash.
- In the early years of this century, many a collector found Madeira a happy hunting ground.
- Scandinavia was a happy hunting ground for him and he did the same for Nicolai Gedda.
- Some corporations have seized the moral high ground.
- Television is therefore seen to be taking the moral high ground, the side of the punter against the forces of evil.
- A third preliminary task was to prepare the ground for the recruitment of support workers.
- Edelstone and other analysts expect this chip will prepare the way for the K6, due out next year.
- His staff could prepare the way for this.
- In other words, he is preparing the ground for a partition of the province.
- It prepared the way for the men who were to prepare the way for the Council.
- This helped prepare the ground for Labour's literacy and numeracy hours, which have achieved outstanding success.
- With hindsight, one can see how Mr Gorbachev has been preparing the ground for this week's changes.
- Yet the volume closes with three sonnets which prepare the way for the intensely symbolic landscapes of Mascarilla y trebol.
- Ashi found herself rooted to the spot in disbelief as she watched the threshing legs of her daughter.
- For a few moments he had felt rooted to the floor and had been unable to move.
- For a moment, she was rooted to the spot.
- He stands still, his feet rooted to the ground, his knees locked.
- He stood rooted to the spot.
- So startled was he by this sudden onslaught, Ryker momentarily froze, rooted to the spot.
- Unable to move, Philippa remained rooted to the spot.
- Our main objective is to get the city's finances onto solid ground.
- I sat on solid ground, my back against a tree.
- Similarly, when Dole asserts that Clinton reduced the office of drug czar by 83 percent, he is on solid ground.
- We are on solid ground when we say that we will oppose this Bill.
- A party conference is a natural stamping ground for those who have barely four days in which to make a mark.
- It's my guess he is trying to reach his old stamping ground.
- Like Banquo's ghost her figure would be seen haunting her old stamping ground.
- This raises the question: where is the natural stamping ground for experienced lawyers with case management skills?
- Alan's charming smile fell on stony ground with her.
- Joseph's words fell on stony ground.
- Some initiatives have already fallen on stony ground, but, as we see in subsequent features, others keep coming.
- Their marriages had fallen on stony ground but it seemed to me there was still hope.
- If the security forces are thick on the ground and loyalist gunmen commit murder it is the result of collusion.
- It searches for heroes in the knowledge that villains are thick on the ground.
- They were thickest on the ground in Norfolk and the clothing places of Suffolk.
- Magazines about home improvement were very thin on the ground at the time - not like now.
- Our only problem is finding staff, because good programmers are really thin on the ground.
- By the mid-1970s, managers and executives in the late 30s to late 40s age group were thin on the ground.
- Even now, as in the beginning, women are thin on the ground in the service.
- Hard evidence is thin on the ground, and what there is, is not encouraging.
- Major launches were thin on the ground.
- New textbooks on nuclear and particle physics are thin on the ground.
- Not surprisingly, business news was thin on the ground.
- Systems integrators and resellers are thin on the ground, and there is little home-grown technology.
- The cabs were thinner on the ground now, so I kept a couple of cars between us.
- Irwin is well-grounded in both engineering and robotics.
ground1 nounground2 verbground3 adjectiveground4
groundground4 COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES an animal that lives below ground I allowed him to go home on compassionate grounds. The bones will be reburied in consecrated ground. We need more time to cover so much ground (=include so many things). A leopard can cover a lot of ground very quickly. It was found that the company still discriminated on the basis of race in promotions. Our book lays down the ground rules for building a patio successfully. The bones will be buried in hallowed ground. Neither side in this conflict can claim the moral high ground. He was released from prison on humanitarian grounds. He knocked her to the ground and kicked her. The building was closed purely on the grounds of safety. In 1162 Milan was razed to the ground by imperial troops. a recreation area for children to play in They hurried over the rough rocky ground. He refused to shift his ground (=change his opinion). It was good to be back on solid ground again. Drive two stakes into the ground about three feet apart. The guards threw Biko to the ground and started kicking him. Heavy rain meant the pitch was waterlogged. Andrew was on his well-trodden path to conquering another willing lady. Police officers wrestled him to the ground.
(=reasons for making an appeal)· You need to have reasonable grounds for your appeal.
an animal that lives below ground I allowed him to go home on compassionate grounds. (=a good reason to complain)· I do not think that he has any cause for complaint.
The bones will be reburied in consecrated ground. We need more time to cover so much ground (=include so many things). A leopard can cover a lot of ground very quickly. (=the people who prepare an airplane to fly)· The ground crew were refueling the plane.
(=area of ground where cricket is played)· the school cricket field
(=for the reason that)· The survey was criticized on the grounds that the sample was too small.
(=difficult to remove because people have walked over something)· He had a lot of trouble getting rid of the ground-in dirt from the carpet.
It was found that the company still discriminated on the basis of race in promotions.· Discrimination on the grounds of nationality is prohibited.
(=acceptable reasons for divorce, according to the law)· Violence and neglect are grounds for divorce.
· We’re moving into a first-floor flat.
· Rain was forecast, along with hill fog.
(=a place where football is played)· Hundreds of fans were making their way towards the football ground.
(=frost that forms only on the ground)· Scotland should have a dry night, with a touch of ground frost in northern glens.
Our book lays down the ground rules for building a patio successfully. The bones will be buried in hallowed ground. Neither side in this conflict can claim the moral high ground. He was released from prison on humanitarian grounds. He knocked her to the ground and kicked her.· The lower crime figures are certainly grounds for optimism.
The building was closed purely on the grounds of safety. In 1162 Milan was razed to the ground by imperial troops. (=good reasons)· She must show that she had some reasonable grounds for her action.
a recreation area for children to play in British English (=rent paid to the owner of the land that a house, office etc is built on)· There is an additional ground rent of £30 per month.
They hurried over the rough rocky ground. He refused to shift his ground (=change his opinion). It was good to be back on solid ground again.· The village has its own sports field.
Drive two stakes into the ground about three feet apart. informal (=suit someone very well)· Country life suits you down to the ground.
(=reasons for suspicion)· Police can stop and search you if they have good grounds for suspicion.
The guards threw Biko to the ground and started kicking him.· The advancing ground troops were provided with substantial air support.
(=fighting on the ground, rather than in the air or on the sea)· Ground warfare took a heavy toll in casualties.
Heavy rain meant the pitch was waterlogged. Andrew was on his well-trodden path to conquering another willing lady. Police officers wrestled him to the ground.PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES► boots on the ground► cut the ground from under somebody’s feet► be/get in on the ground floor► on neutral ground/territory► somebody’s stomping ground► worship the ground somebody walks on
the past tense and past participle of grind1- Democrats and Republicans did find some common ground in the debates about privacy.
- You're on dangerous ground when you talk politics with Ed.
- Discussion had ventured into dangerous territory.
- Here we are on dangerous ground, though.
- I release my safety belt to hold you, dangerous ground, ground where my feet have wings of flame.
- It is a scouting reconnaissance into un-known and potentially dangerous territory.
- Mr. Lawson moves on to what I regard as even more dangerous territory.
- Probably because for Marc it was dangerous ground.
- Second, that any official who ignores them is on dangerous ground.
- They must also enter the dangerous ground of anticipating the techniques which might be available in the future.
- I haven't heard any more news, but I'll keep my ear to the ground.
- Alan's charming smile fell on stony ground with her.
- Joseph's words fell on stony ground.
- Some initiatives have already fallen on stony ground, but, as we see in subsequent features, others keep coming.
- Their marriages had fallen on stony ground but it seemed to me there was still hope.
- She's really creative, but she also has her feet firmly on the ground.
- So I guess inversely he taught me the need to be prepared and keep both feet on the ground.
- A garland of freshly picked marigolds hung from the mirror.
- A good addition to dried apricot fool is a spoonful or two of freshly ground almonds.
- Add the mascarpone Reheat, adding the mascarpone and correcting the seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Drizzle with a tablespoon or so of olive oil and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Season generously with freshly ground pepper and add salt to taste.
- Squeeze over some lemon juice and add freshly ground pepper.
- Sure enough, inside we found some beautiful zucchini and tomatoes, freshly picked from a nearby garden.
- There were dates and a delicious bowl of freshly made cottage cheese.
- an approach which is gaining ground in schools
- Evangelical Christianity has been gaining ground since the Second World War.
- In the currency markets, the dollar gained ground in Japan and Europe.
- Laurent died in 1853, but his ideas slowly gained ground over the next ten years.
- Stock prices gained ground in late trading today.
- The idea that environmental issues are also religious issues is gaining ground among churches in the U.S.
- Dole feels that Forbes is gaining ground.
- For once, the index gained ground despite a decline in shares of Vodafone, the market's biggest stock.
- He was gaining ground on all of them, he had the beating of them yet.
- Martin also gained ground on Gordon, finishing sixth and moving within 87 points.
- Nationalism has gained ground to the extent that it has begun to claim mainstream status.
- The fierce campaign by several anti-Maastricht movements has been gaining ground.
- The trend gained ground in the United States, where early symphony audiences ached to exude social refinement.
- He led her from the scene of horror to a patch of rocky high ground that seemed safe.
- On approaching the high ground before the Alps themselves we all encountered thick cloud, despite the season, and icing.
- Some corporations have seized the moral high ground.
- Television is therefore seen to be taking the moral high ground, the side of the punter against the forces of evil.
- The flak was heavy, relentless as hounds chasing a cornered stag up and down high ground.
- The way things were going the enemy seemed very determined to push the Brigade off this high ground.
- They had time to save furniture and valuables before fleeing to high ground early Saturday morning.
- They were taking the high ground.
- If we can hit the ground running, we'll stay ahead of the competition.
- Graduates of law school hit the ground running, you see, as soon as they enter practice.
- He said his Navy experience prepared him to jump into new jobs in new places and hit the ground running.
- The company also could shape a well-educated, flexible pool of employment candidates who could hit the ground running.
- The pressures to perform were immense and their careers were on the line: They expect me to hit the ground running.
- They either hit the ground running, or the ground hits them standing still.
- I pass up a roadside rest area, a happy hunting ground for new cars and ready cash.
- In the early years of this century, many a collector found Madeira a happy hunting ground.
- Scandinavia was a happy hunting ground for him and he did the same for Nicolai Gedda.
- Some corporations have seized the moral high ground.
- Television is therefore seen to be taking the moral high ground, the side of the punter against the forces of evil.
- A third preliminary task was to prepare the ground for the recruitment of support workers.
- Edelstone and other analysts expect this chip will prepare the way for the K6, due out next year.
- His staff could prepare the way for this.
- In other words, he is preparing the ground for a partition of the province.
- It prepared the way for the men who were to prepare the way for the Council.
- This helped prepare the ground for Labour's literacy and numeracy hours, which have achieved outstanding success.
- With hindsight, one can see how Mr Gorbachev has been preparing the ground for this week's changes.
- Yet the volume closes with three sonnets which prepare the way for the intensely symbolic landscapes of Mascarilla y trebol.
- Ashi found herself rooted to the spot in disbelief as she watched the threshing legs of her daughter.
- For a few moments he had felt rooted to the floor and had been unable to move.
- For a moment, she was rooted to the spot.
- He stands still, his feet rooted to the ground, his knees locked.
- He stood rooted to the spot.
- So startled was he by this sudden onslaught, Ryker momentarily froze, rooted to the spot.
- Unable to move, Philippa remained rooted to the spot.
- Our main objective is to get the city's finances onto solid ground.
- I sat on solid ground, my back against a tree.
- Similarly, when Dole asserts that Clinton reduced the office of drug czar by 83 percent, he is on solid ground.
- We are on solid ground when we say that we will oppose this Bill.
- A party conference is a natural stamping ground for those who have barely four days in which to make a mark.
- It's my guess he is trying to reach his old stamping ground.
- Like Banquo's ghost her figure would be seen haunting her old stamping ground.
- This raises the question: where is the natural stamping ground for experienced lawyers with case management skills?
- Alan's charming smile fell on stony ground with her.
- Joseph's words fell on stony ground.
- Some initiatives have already fallen on stony ground, but, as we see in subsequent features, others keep coming.
- Their marriages had fallen on stony ground but it seemed to me there was still hope.
- If the security forces are thick on the ground and loyalist gunmen commit murder it is the result of collusion.
- It searches for heroes in the knowledge that villains are thick on the ground.
- They were thickest on the ground in Norfolk and the clothing places of Suffolk.
- Magazines about home improvement were very thin on the ground at the time - not like now.
- Our only problem is finding staff, because good programmers are really thin on the ground.
- By the mid-1970s, managers and executives in the late 30s to late 40s age group were thin on the ground.
- Even now, as in the beginning, women are thin on the ground in the service.
- Hard evidence is thin on the ground, and what there is, is not encouraging.
- Major launches were thin on the ground.
- New textbooks on nuclear and particle physics are thin on the ground.
- Not surprisingly, business news was thin on the ground.
- Systems integrators and resellers are thin on the ground, and there is little home-grown technology.
- The cabs were thinner on the ground now, so I kept a couple of cars between us.
- Irwin is well-grounded in both engineering and robotics.