grammar help Hello there, 'Being Grandstand, there was still time to squeeze in some rugby from Twickenham, golf from Sandwich, racing from Ascot and swimming from Coventry before getting back to Wembley and the Community Singing.' In the sentence above, what is the grammatical function of 'being grandstand'? Is it adverbial? What does 'being grandstand' mean in this context? Regards.

translation help Hi there, I have been reading a book talking about the history of the BBC programme Match of the Day recently, and I came across a question while reading the following paragraph. In its second season, Match of the Day’s reputation continued to grow and among its second-year treats were a pair of classic matches between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United. Just a couple of months apart they both remarkably ended 5– 1 to the home team. This was rich fare for BBC Two and its new controller, a young man with a big BBC future of his own ... David Attenborough! I have no problem with the general meaning of this paragraph, but I do feel confused with the last sentence. What is the meaning of "rich fare"? Does "future of his own" mean the same thing as "his own future"? Could you help me paraphrase the last sentence? thx!

translation help Hello, I need your help in translating the paragraph below. In the austere climate of post-war Britain, with resources rationed and lives waiting to be rebuilt, sport, and particularly football, was a very welcome diversion for millions. As the nation’s appetite for normality in all walks of life returned, crowds were huge, with several gates topping 70,000. There is no problem with the first sentence. I can figure out that when Britian began to emerge from the war, football was a popular option for people to release stress and have fun. But what about the second sentence? What is the meaning of "as the nation's appetite for normality in all walks of life returned"? Could you please help me paraphrase this sentence? Thx.

out of it Hi, friends! I need some help in the following sentence "The Manchester clubs set a punishing pace that winter with rivals Arsenal, Chelsea and Spurs out of it before the traditional run-in." The sentence makes more sense to me if there is no "out of it". What is the meaning of "out of it" here? BTW does "set a punishing pace" mean outperforming other teams? Thx!

Can you help me translate this sentence? Hello, "The irony wasn’t lost on me that normally we had the undivided attention of the boys in blue whenever we arrived at away matches." What does the writer mean, they get noticed by the boys in blue or notice the boys in blue?

It was drama at its highest and most raw. Hi there, One more goal would level it. Milan were under siege and the supporters sensed blood. It was drama at its highest and most raw. Basically, I can understand what the writer talks about. He is describing the atmosphere at that moment. Milan is under attack and fans are very engaged. But how would you explain "it was drama at its highest and most raw"? Do you have some similar expressions? Thanks!

what is the meaning of this sentence? Hello there, "Between two gateposts we hold the gray front of the old house terminating the vista of an avenue of black ash trees." What is the meaning of "hold the gray front". Since "hold" has loads of meanings, I have no idea of the meaning here. And could you help me paraphrase this sentence? Thanks.

Can you help me with this sentence? "We went behind the goal with the Stretford Enders, right in the middle with the singing, swaying, irreverent masses and loved every minute." The writer was recalling his teenage experience of watching United games. And I could understand the general meaning of this sentence. But what is the meaning of "irreverent masses"? Could you help me paraphrase this sentence and explain it to me? Thanks for your time!

"risk" and "all but" Hello there, I was confusing when I read the following sentences. "I had realised I had better keep my mouth shut and not risk making a joke about anything. Of course that risked a story about me not talking." The writer was telling he had realized the importance of keeping quiet. But what does he mean by saying "risked a story about me not talking"? Does it mean he learned it from a lesson? "We romped to another league title thanks to an undefeated twenty-game run in the second half of the season. We won all but one home match and drew all but one away from Old Trafford. Busby’s formula of three points every two games proved spot-on and a 6-1 win at West Ham gave United a record-equalling seventh English league title. " What is the meaning of "won all but one home game and drew all but one away game"? The writer mentioned the undefeated twenty-game run before. Does he mean the United won all home games except 1 game and drew all away games except 1 game? Thanks!