anew
From this reading Rupert and I were now the best of good friends again.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading SCHOOL CRICKET—LEMON-KALI—THE BOYS' BRIDGE—AN UNEXPECTED EMERGENCY.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Rupert and I were now the best of good friends again.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I cared more for his favour than for the goodwill of any one else, and kept as much with him as I could.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I cared more for his favour than for the goodwill of any one else, and kept as much with him as I could.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At least I did not bat or bowl, but I and some of the junior fellows "fielded out," and when Rupert was waiting for the ball, I would have given my life to catch quickly and throw deftly.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading At least I did not bat or bowl, but I and some of the junior fellows "fielded out," and when Rupert was waiting for the ball, I would have given my life to catch quickly and throw deftly.
batnounUS /bæt/
nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
From this reading At least I did not bat or bowl, but I and some of the junior fellows "fielded out," and when Rupert was waiting for the ball, I would have given my life to catch quickly and throw deftly.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Rupert and I were now the best of good friends again.
bowlnounUS /boʊl/
a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids
From this reading At least I did not bat or bowl, but I and some of the junior fellows "fielded out," and when Rupert was waiting for the ball, I would have given my life to catch quickly and throw deftly.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading SCHOOL CRICKET—LEMON-KALI—THE BOYS' BRIDGE—AN UNEXPECTED EMERGENCY.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading SCHOOL CRICKET—LEMON-KALI—THE BOYS' BRIDGE—AN UNEXPECTED EMERGENCY.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At least I did not bat or bowl, but I and some of the junior fellows "fielded out," and when Rupert was waiting for the ball, I would have given my life to catch quickly and throw deftly.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading I cared more for his favour than for the goodwill of any one else, and kept as much with him as I could.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading At least I did not bat or bowl, but I and some of the junior fellows "fielded out," and when Rupert was waiting for the ball, I would have given my life to catch quickly and throw deftly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I cared more for his favour than for the goodwill of any one else, and kept as much with him as I could.
CRICKETnounUS /ˈkrɪkət/
leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together
From this reading SCHOOL CRICKET—LEMON-KALI—THE BOYS' BRIDGE—AN UNEXPECTED EMERGENCY.
deftlyadverbUS /ˈdeftli/
with dexterity; in a dexterous manner
From this reading At least I did not bat or bowl, but I and some of the junior fellows "fielded out," and when Rupert was waiting for the ball, I would have given my life to catch quickly and throw deftly.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading At least I did not bat or bowl, but I and some of the junior fellows "fielded out," and when Rupert was waiting for the ball, I would have given my life to catch quickly and throw deftly.
else
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I cared more for his favour than for the goodwill of any one else, and kept as much with him as I could.
EMERGENCYnounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading SCHOOL CRICKET—LEMON-KALI—THE BOYS' BRIDGE—AN UNEXPECTED EMERGENCY.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading I cared more for his favour than for the goodwill of any one else, and kept as much with him as I could.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading At least I did not bat or bowl, but I and some of the junior fellows "fielded out," and when Rupert was waiting for the ball, I would have given my life to catch quickly and throw deftly.
fieldedverbUS /ˈfiːldɪd/
past form of “field” — catch or pick up (balls) in baseball or cricket
From this reading At least I did not bat or bowl, but I and some of the junior fellows "fielded out," and when Rupert was waiting for the ball, I would have given my life to catch quickly and throw deftly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I cared more for his favour than for the goodwill of any one else, and kept as much with him as I could.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Rupert and I were now the best of good friends again.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading At least I did not bat or bowl, but I and some of the junior fellows "fielded out," and when Rupert was waiting for the ball, I would have given my life to catch quickly and throw deftly.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Rupert and I were now the best of good friends again.
goodwillnounUS /ˈɡʊˈdwɪl/
(accounting) an intangible asset valued according to the advantage or reputation a business has acquired (over and above its tangible assets)
From this reading I cared more for his favour than for the goodwill of any one else, and kept as much with him as I could.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading At least I did not bat or bowl, but I and some of the junior fellows "fielded out," and when Rupert was waiting for the ball, I would have given my life to catch quickly and throw deftly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I cared more for his favour than for the goodwill of any one else, and kept as much with him as I could.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I cared more for his favour than for the goodwill of any one else, and kept as much with him as I could.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Rupert and I were now the best of good friends again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I played cricket with him in the school matches.
juniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading At least I did not bat or bowl, but I and some of the junior fellows "fielded out," and when Rupert was waiting for the ball, I would have given my life to catch quickly and throw deftly.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading I cared more for his favour than for the goodwill of any one else, and kept as much with him as I could.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading At least I did not bat or bowl, but I and some of the junior fellows "fielded out," and when Rupert was waiting for the ball, I would have given my life to catch quickly and throw deftly.
LEMON-KALI
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SCHOOL CRICKET—LEMON-KALI—THE BOYS' BRIDGE—AN UNEXPECTED EMERGENCY.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading At least I did not bat or bowl, but I and some of the junior fellows "fielded out," and when Rupert was waiting for the ball, I would have given my life to catch quickly and throw deftly.
matchesnounUS /ˈmætʃəz/
plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
From this reading I played cricket with him in the school matches.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I cared more for his favour than for the goodwill of any one else, and kept as much with him as I could.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I cared more for his favour than for the goodwill of any one else, and kept as much with him as I could.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading At least I did not bat or bowl, but I and some of the junior fellows "fielded out," and when Rupert was waiting for the ball, I would have given my life to catch quickly and throw deftly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At least I did not bat or bowl, but I and some of the junior fellows "fielded out," and when Rupert was waiting for the ball, I would have given my life to catch quickly and throw deftly.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Rupert and I were now the best of good friends again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rupert and I were now the best of good friends again.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I cared more for his favour than for the goodwill of any one else, and kept as much with him as I could.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At least I did not bat or bowl, but I and some of the junior fellows "fielded out," and when Rupert was waiting for the ball, I would have given my life to catch quickly and throw deftly.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At least I did not bat or bowl, but I and some of the junior fellows "fielded out," and when Rupert was waiting for the ball, I would have given my life to catch quickly and throw deftly.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading I played cricket with him in the school matches.
with speed
From this reading At least I did not bat or bowl, but I and some of the junior fellows "fielded out," and when Rupert was waiting for the ball, I would have given my life to catch quickly and throw deftly.
RupertnounUS /ˈruːpərt/
English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)
From this reading Rupert and I were now the best of good friends again.
an educational institution
From this reading SCHOOL CRICKET—LEMON-KALI—THE BOYS' BRIDGE—AN UNEXPECTED EMERGENCY.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading At least I did not bat or bowl, but I and some of the junior fellows "fielded out," and when Rupert was waiting for the ball, I would have given my life to catch quickly and throw deftly.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I cared more for his favour than for the goodwill of any one else, and kept as much with him as I could.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SCHOOL CRICKET—LEMON-KALI—THE BOYS' BRIDGE—AN UNEXPECTED EMERGENCY.
propel through the air
From this reading At least I did not bat or bowl, but I and some of the junior fellows "fielded out," and when Rupert was waiting for the ball, I would have given my life to catch quickly and throw deftly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At least I did not bat or bowl, but I and some of the junior fellows "fielded out," and when Rupert was waiting for the ball, I would have given my life to catch quickly and throw deftly.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading SCHOOL CRICKET—LEMON-KALI—THE BOYS' BRIDGE—AN UNEXPECTED EMERGENCY.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading At least I did not bat or bowl, but I and some of the junior fellows "fielded out," and when Rupert was waiting for the ball, I would have given my life to catch quickly and throw deftly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At least I did not bat or bowl, but I and some of the junior fellows "fielded out," and when Rupert was waiting for the ball, I would have given my life to catch quickly and throw deftly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Rupert and I were now the best of good friends again.
at the time that
From this reading At least I did not bat or bowl, but I and some of the junior fellows "fielded out," and when Rupert was waiting for the ball, I would have given my life to catch quickly and throw deftly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I cared more for his favour than for the goodwill of any one else, and kept as much with him as I could.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At least I did not bat or bowl, but I and some of the junior fellows "fielded out," and when Rupert was waiting for the ball, I would have given my life to catch quickly and throw deftly.
