used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was going in first, taking first over, and if he failed to play with confidence it would set a bad example to the remainder of the team.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading As he took his position at the wicket he looked round him with a confident air to see how the field was placed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was going in first, taking first over, and if he failed to play with confidence it would set a bad example to the remainder of the team.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Edgar Foster walked to the wickets he felt much depended upon him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was, however, at such moments as these that Edgar Foster’s courage and spirit did not fail him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He saw Harold Simpson had so placed his men that not a chance would be thrown away, provided the bowlers were in good form.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading He was going in first, taking first over, and if he failed to play with confidence it would set a bad example to the remainder of the team.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He saw Harold Simpson had so placed his men that not a chance would be thrown away, provided the bowlers were in good form.
bowlersnounUS /ˈboʊlərz/
plural of “bowler” — a cricketer who delivers the ball to the batsman in cricket
From this reading He saw Harold Simpson had so placed his men that not a chance would be thrown away, provided the bowlers were in good form.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He saw Harold Simpson had so placed his men that not a chance would be thrown away, provided the bowlers were in good form.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He was going in first, taking first over, and if he failed to play with confidence it would set a bad example to the remainder of the team.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading As he took his position at the wicket he looked round him with a confident air to see how the field was placed.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading It was, however, at such moments as these that Edgar Foster’s courage and spirit did not fail him.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading As Edgar Foster walked to the wickets he felt much depended upon him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was, however, at such moments as these that Edgar Foster’s courage and spirit did not fail him.
EdgarnounUS /ˈedɡər/
the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
From this reading As Edgar Foster walked to the wickets he felt much depended upon him.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading He was going in first, taking first over, and if he failed to play with confidence it would set a bad example to the remainder of the team.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading It was, however, at such moments as these that Edgar Foster’s courage and spirit did not fail him.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading He was going in first, taking first over, and if he failed to play with confidence it would set a bad example to the remainder of the team.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading As Edgar Foster walked to the wickets he felt much depended upon him.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading As he took his position at the wicket he looked round him with a confident air to see how the field was placed.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He was going in first, taking first over, and if he failed to play with confidence it would set a bad example to the remainder of the team.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading He saw Harold Simpson had so placed his men that not a chance would be thrown away, provided the bowlers were in good form.
FosterverbUS /ˈfɑːstər/
promote the growth of
From this reading As Edgar Foster walked to the wickets he felt much depended upon him.
Foster'snounUS /ˈfɑːstərz/
possessive form of “foster” — United States songwriter whose songs embody the sentiment of the South before the American Civil War (1826-1864)
From this reading It was, however, at such moments as these that Edgar Foster’s courage and spirit did not fail him.
the act of departing
From this reading He was going in first, taking first over, and if he failed to play with confidence it would set a bad example to the remainder of the team.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He saw Harold Simpson had so placed his men that not a chance would be thrown away, provided the bowlers were in good form.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He saw Harold Simpson had so placed his men that not a chance would be thrown away, provided the bowlers were in good form.
Harold
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From this reading He saw Harold Simpson had so placed his men that not a chance would be thrown away, provided the bowlers were in good form.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Edgar Foster walked to the wickets he felt much depended upon him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As Edgar Foster walked to the wickets he felt much depended upon him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As he took his position at the wicket he looked round him with a confident air to see how the field was placed.
how
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From this reading As he took his position at the wicket he looked round him with a confident air to see how the field was placed.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It was, however, at such moments as these that Edgar Foster’s courage and spirit did not fail him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was going in first, taking first over, and if he failed to play with confidence it would set a bad example to the remainder of the team.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was going in first, taking first over, and if he failed to play with confidence it would set a bad example to the remainder of the team.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was going in first, taking first over, and if he failed to play with confidence it would set a bad example to the remainder of the team.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As he took his position at the wicket he looked round him with a confident air to see how the field was placed.
the force of workers available
From this reading He saw Harold Simpson had so placed his men that not a chance would be thrown away, provided the bowlers were in good form.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading It was, however, at such moments as these that Edgar Foster’s courage and spirit did not fail him.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading As Edgar Foster walked to the wickets he felt much depended upon him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was, however, at such moments as these that Edgar Foster’s courage and spirit did not fail him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was going in first, taking first over, and if he failed to play with confidence it would set a bad example to the remainder of the team.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He was going in first, taking first over, and if he failed to play with confidence it would set a bad example to the remainder of the team.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading As he took his position at the wicket he looked round him with a confident air to see how the field was placed.
participate in games or sport
From this reading He was going in first, taking first over, and if he failed to play with confidence it would set a bad example to the remainder of the team.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading As he took his position at the wicket he looked round him with a confident air to see how the field was placed.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading He saw Harold Simpson had so placed his men that not a chance would be thrown away, provided the bowlers were in good form.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading He was going in first, taking first over, and if he failed to play with confidence it would set a bad example to the remainder of the team.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading As he took his position at the wicket he looked round him with a confident air to see how the field was placed.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw Harold Simpson had so placed his men that not a chance would be thrown away, provided the bowlers were in good form.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As he took his position at the wicket he looked round him with a confident air to see how the field was placed.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He was going in first, taking first over, and if he failed to play with confidence it would set a bad example to the remainder of the team.
SimpsonnounUS /ˈsɪmpsən/
United States divorcee whose marriage to Edward VIII created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication
From this reading He saw Harold Simpson had so placed his men that not a chance would be thrown away, provided the bowlers were in good form.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He saw Harold Simpson had so placed his men that not a chance would be thrown away, provided the bowlers were in good form.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading It was, however, at such moments as these that Edgar Foster’s courage and spirit did not fail him.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was, however, at such moments as these that Edgar Foster’s courage and spirit did not fail him.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading He was going in first, taking first over, and if he failed to play with confidence it would set a bad example to the remainder of the team.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading He was going in first, taking first over, and if he failed to play with confidence it would set a bad example to the remainder of the team.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was, however, at such moments as these that Edgar Foster’s courage and spirit did not fail him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Edgar Foster walked to the wickets he felt much depended upon him.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It was, however, at such moments as these that Edgar Foster’s courage and spirit did not fail him.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading He saw Harold Simpson had so placed his men that not a chance would be thrown away, provided the bowlers were in good form.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Edgar Foster walked to the wickets he felt much depended upon him.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading As he took his position at the wicket he looked round him with a confident air to see how the field was placed.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As Edgar Foster walked to the wickets he felt much depended upon him.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading As Edgar Foster walked to the wickets he felt much depended upon him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was going in first, taking first over, and if he failed to play with confidence it would set a bad example to the remainder of the team.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He saw Harold Simpson had so placed his men that not a chance would be thrown away, provided the bowlers were in good form.
wicketnounUS /ˈwɪkət/
cricket equipment consisting of a set of three stumps topped by crosspieces; used in playing cricket
From this reading As he took his position at the wicket he looked round him with a confident air to see how the field was placed.
wicketsnounUS /ˈwɪkəts/
plural of “wicket” — cricket equipment consisting of a set of three stumps topped by crosspieces; used in playing cricket
From this reading As Edgar Foster walked to the wickets he felt much depended upon him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was going in first, taking first over, and if he failed to play with confidence it would set a bad example to the remainder of the team.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was going in first, taking first over, and if he failed to play with confidence it would set a bad example to the remainder of the team.
