used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few hours later Myra was one of a fashionable and interested crowd watching the polo at Hurlingham.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Who is he, Jimmy?" she added, turning to her escort, who was also applauding.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading An exciting match was in progress, and Myra cried out enthusiastically as one of the players, after a thrilling melee, made a splendid shot, followed up, beat the defence, and scored a magnificent goal.
in addition
From this reading "Who is he, Jimmy?" she added, turning to her escort, who was also applauding.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An exciting match was in progress, and Myra cried out enthusiastically as one of the players, after a thrilling melee, made a splendid shot, followed up, beat the defence, and scored a magnificent goal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A few hours later Myra was one of a fashionable and interested crowd watching the polo at Hurlingham.
applaudingverbUS /əˈplɔːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “applaud” — clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
From this reading "Who is he, Jimmy?" she added, turning to her escort, who was also applauding.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading An exciting match was in progress, and Myra cried out enthusiastically as one of the players, after a thrilling melee, made a splendid shot, followed up, beat the defence, and scored a magnificent goal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A few hours later Myra was one of a fashionable and interested crowd watching the polo at Hurlingham.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading An exciting match was in progress, and Myra cried out enthusiastically as one of the players, after a thrilling melee, made a splendid shot, followed up, beat the defence, and scored a magnificent goal.
clappingnounUS /ˈklæpɪŋ/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading Myra exclaimed enthusiastically, clapping her hands.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading An exciting match was in progress, and Myra cried out enthusiastically as one of the players, after a thrilling melee, made a splendid shot, followed up, beat the defence, and scored a magnificent goal.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading A few hours later Myra was one of a fashionable and interested crowd watching the polo at Hurlingham.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading An exciting match was in progress, and Myra cried out enthusiastically as one of the players, after a thrilling melee, made a splendid shot, followed up, beat the defence, and scored a magnificent goal.
enthusiasticallyadverbUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪkli/
with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner
From this reading An exciting match was in progress, and Myra cried out enthusiastically as one of the players, after a thrilling melee, made a splendid shot, followed up, beat the defence, and scored a magnificent goal.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading "Who is he, Jimmy?" she added, turning to her escort, who was also applauding.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading An exciting match was in progress, and Myra cried out enthusiastically as one of the players, after a thrilling melee, made a splendid shot, followed up, beat the defence, and scored a magnificent goal.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading Myra exclaimed enthusiastically, clapping her hands.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading A few hours later Myra was one of a fashionable and interested crowd watching the polo at Hurlingham.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few hours later Myra was one of a fashionable and interested crowd watching the polo at Hurlingham.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading An exciting match was in progress, and Myra cried out enthusiastically as one of the players, after a thrilling melee, made a splendid shot, followed up, beat the defence, and scored a magnificent goal.
goalnounUS /ɡoʊl/
the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
From this reading An exciting match was in progress, and Myra cried out enthusiastically as one of the players, after a thrilling melee, made a splendid shot, followed up, beat the defence, and scored a magnificent goal.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Myra exclaimed enthusiastically, clapping her hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Who is he, Jimmy?" she added, turning to her escort, who was also applauding.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Myra exclaimed enthusiastically, clapping her hands.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading A few hours later Myra was one of a fashionable and interested crowd watching the polo at Hurlingham.
Hurlingham
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From this reading A few hours later Myra was one of a fashionable and interested crowd watching the polo at Hurlingham.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading An exciting match was in progress, and Myra cried out enthusiastically as one of the players, after a thrilling melee, made a splendid shot, followed up, beat the defence, and scored a magnificent goal.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading A few hours later Myra was one of a fashionable and interested crowd watching the polo at Hurlingham.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Who is he, Jimmy?" she added, turning to her escort, who was also applauding.
JimmyverbUS /ˈdʒɪmi/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading "Who is he, Jimmy?" she added, turning to her escort, who was also applauding.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few hours later Myra was one of a fashionable and interested crowd watching the polo at Hurlingham.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading An exciting match was in progress, and Myra cried out enthusiastically as one of the players, after a thrilling melee, made a splendid shot, followed up, beat the defence, and scored a magnificent goal.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading An exciting match was in progress, and Myra cried out enthusiastically as one of the players, after a thrilling melee, made a splendid shot, followed up, beat the defence, and scored a magnificent goal.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading An exciting match was in progress, and Myra cried out enthusiastically as one of the players, after a thrilling melee, made a splendid shot, followed up, beat the defence, and scored a magnificent goal.
meleenounUS /ˈmeɪleɪ/
a noisy riotous fight
From this reading An exciting match was in progress, and Myra cried out enthusiastically as one of the players, after a thrilling melee, made a splendid shot, followed up, beat the defence, and scored a magnificent goal.
Myra
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From this reading A few hours later Myra was one of a fashionable and interested crowd watching the polo at Hurlingham.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few hours later Myra was one of a fashionable and interested crowd watching the polo at Hurlingham.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, well played, sir, well played!"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A few hours later Myra was one of a fashionable and interested crowd watching the polo at Hurlingham.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading An exciting match was in progress, and Myra cried out enthusiastically as one of the players, after a thrilling melee, made a splendid shot, followed up, beat the defence, and scored a magnificent goal.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading "Oh, well played, sir, well played!"
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading An exciting match was in progress, and Myra cried out enthusiastically as one of the players, after a thrilling melee, made a splendid shot, followed up, beat the defence, and scored a magnificent goal.
polonounUS /ˈpoʊloʊ/
Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324)
From this reading A few hours later Myra was one of a fashionable and interested crowd watching the polo at Hurlingham.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading An exciting match was in progress, and Myra cried out enthusiastically as one of the players, after a thrilling melee, made a splendid shot, followed up, beat the defence, and scored a magnificent goal.
scoredverbUS /skɔːrd/
past form of “score” — gain points in a game
From this reading An exciting match was in progress, and Myra cried out enthusiastically as one of the players, after a thrilling melee, made a splendid shot, followed up, beat the defence, and scored a magnificent goal.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Who is he, Jimmy?" she added, turning to her escort, who was also applauding.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading An exciting match was in progress, and Myra cried out enthusiastically as one of the players, after a thrilling melee, made a splendid shot, followed up, beat the defence, and scored a magnificent goal.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Oh, well played, sir, well played!"
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading An exciting match was in progress, and Myra cried out enthusiastically as one of the players, after a thrilling melee, made a splendid shot, followed up, beat the defence, and scored a magnificent goal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A few hours later Myra was one of a fashionable and interested crowd watching the polo at Hurlingham.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading An exciting match was in progress, and Myra cried out enthusiastically as one of the players, after a thrilling melee, made a splendid shot, followed up, beat the defence, and scored a magnificent goal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Who is he, Jimmy?" she added, turning to her escort, who was also applauding.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading "Who is he, Jimmy?" she added, turning to her escort, who was also applauding.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading An exciting match was in progress, and Myra cried out enthusiastically as one of the players, after a thrilling melee, made a splendid shot, followed up, beat the defence, and scored a magnificent goal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A few hours later Myra was one of a fashionable and interested crowd watching the polo at Hurlingham.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading A few hours later Myra was one of a fashionable and interested crowd watching the polo at Hurlingham.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Oh, well played, sir, well played!"
which person or people
From this reading "Who is he, Jimmy?" she added, turning to her escort, who was also applauding.
