used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is a regular game of “wolf” too, played almost exactly as it is in many parts of the world by English-speaking children.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading There is a regular game of “wolf” too, played almost exactly as it is in many parts of the world by English-speaking children.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am sorry to say that pitch and toss and gambling with cards are very common.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PERSIAN GAMES AND TOYS It is curious to go thousands of miles to Persia--to cross vast sandy deserts--and at last to find little skirted boys in the mudwalled streets playing tipcat just like their counterparts in our own cities.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Hop-scotch and duck-stone too are favourite games, and kites are very popular.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The kites are large and square and fly very well, and the boys often fly them from the roofs, sending “messages” up the string just as our boys do.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PERSIAN GAMES AND TOYS It is curious to go thousands of miles to Persia--to cross vast sandy deserts--and at last to find little skirted boys in the mudwalled streets playing tipcat just like their counterparts in our own cities.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading PERSIAN GAMES AND TOYS It is curious to go thousands of miles to Persia--to cross vast sandy deserts--and at last to find little skirted boys in the mudwalled streets playing tipcat just like their counterparts in our own cities.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There is a regular game of “wolf” too, played almost exactly as it is in many parts of the world by English-speaking children.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading I am sorry to say that pitch and toss and gambling with cards are very common.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading There is a regular game of “wolf” too, played almost exactly as it is in many parts of the world by English-speaking children.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading PERSIAN GAMES AND TOYS It is curious to go thousands of miles to Persia--to cross vast sandy deserts--and at last to find little skirted boys in the mudwalled streets playing tipcat just like their counterparts in our own cities.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading I am sorry to say that pitch and toss and gambling with cards are very common.
counterpartsnounUS /ˈkaʊntərpɑːrts/
plural of “counterpart” — a person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another
From this reading PERSIAN GAMES AND TOYS It is curious to go thousands of miles to Persia--to cross vast sandy deserts--and at last to find little skirted boys in the mudwalled streets playing tipcat just like their counterparts in our own cities.
travel across or pass over
From this reading PERSIAN GAMES AND TOYS It is curious to go thousands of miles to Persia--to cross vast sandy deserts--and at last to find little skirted boys in the mudwalled streets playing tipcat just like their counterparts in our own cities.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading PERSIAN GAMES AND TOYS It is curious to go thousands of miles to Persia--to cross vast sandy deserts--and at last to find little skirted boys in the mudwalled streets playing tipcat just like their counterparts in our own cities.
desertsnounUS /ˈdezərts/
plural of “desert” — arid land with little or no vegetation
From this reading PERSIAN GAMES AND TOYS It is curious to go thousands of miles to Persia--to cross vast sandy deserts--and at last to find little skirted boys in the mudwalled streets playing tipcat just like their counterparts in our own cities.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The kites are large and square and fly very well, and the boys often fly them from the roofs, sending “messages” up the string just as our boys do.
duck-stone
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hop-scotch and duck-stone too are favourite games, and kites are very popular.
English-speakingadjective
able to communicate in English
From this reading There is a regular game of “wolf” too, played almost exactly as it is in many parts of the world by English-speaking children.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading There is a regular game of “wolf” too, played almost exactly as it is in many parts of the world by English-speaking children.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading Hop-scotch and duck-stone too are favourite games, and kites are very popular.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading PERSIAN GAMES AND TOYS It is curious to go thousands of miles to Persia--to cross vast sandy deserts--and at last to find little skirted boys in the mudwalled streets playing tipcat just like their counterparts in our own cities.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading The kites are large and square and fly very well, and the boys often fly them from the roofs, sending “messages” up the string just as our boys do.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The kites are large and square and fly very well, and the boys often fly them from the roofs, sending “messages” up the string just as our boys do.
gamblingnounUS /ˈɡæmbəlɪŋ/
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
From this reading I am sorry to say that pitch and toss and gambling with cards are very common.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading There is a regular game of “wolf” too, played almost exactly as it is in many parts of the world by English-speaking children.
GAMESnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading PERSIAN GAMES AND TOYS It is curious to go thousands of miles to Persia--to cross vast sandy deserts--and at last to find little skirted boys in the mudwalled streets playing tipcat just like their counterparts in our own cities.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading PERSIAN GAMES AND TOYS It is curious to go thousands of miles to Persia--to cross vast sandy deserts--and at last to find little skirted boys in the mudwalled streets playing tipcat just like their counterparts in our own cities.
Hop-scotch
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hop-scotch and duck-stone too are favourite games, and kites are very popular.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am sorry to say that pitch and toss and gambling with cards are very common.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PERSIAN GAMES AND TOYS It is curious to go thousands of miles to Persia--to cross vast sandy deserts--and at last to find little skirted boys in the mudwalled streets playing tipcat just like their counterparts in our own cities.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PERSIAN GAMES AND TOYS It is curious to go thousands of miles to Persia--to cross vast sandy deserts--and at last to find little skirted boys in the mudwalled streets playing tipcat just like their counterparts in our own cities.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading PERSIAN GAMES AND TOYS It is curious to go thousands of miles to Persia--to cross vast sandy deserts--and at last to find little skirted boys in the mudwalled streets playing tipcat just like their counterparts in our own cities.
and nothing more
From this reading PERSIAN GAMES AND TOYS It is curious to go thousands of miles to Persia--to cross vast sandy deserts--and at last to find little skirted boys in the mudwalled streets playing tipcat just like their counterparts in our own cities.
kitesnounUS /kaɪts/
plural of “kite” — a bank check that has been fraudulently altered to increase its face value
From this reading Hop-scotch and duck-stone too are favourite games, and kites are very popular.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The kites are large and square and fly very well, and the boys often fly them from the roofs, sending “messages” up the string just as our boys do.
immediately past
From this reading PERSIAN GAMES AND TOYS It is curious to go thousands of miles to Persia--to cross vast sandy deserts--and at last to find little skirted boys in the mudwalled streets playing tipcat just like their counterparts in our own cities.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading PERSIAN GAMES AND TOYS It is curious to go thousands of miles to Persia--to cross vast sandy deserts--and at last to find little skirted boys in the mudwalled streets playing tipcat just like their counterparts in our own cities.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading PERSIAN GAMES AND TOYS It is curious to go thousands of miles to Persia--to cross vast sandy deserts--and at last to find little skirted boys in the mudwalled streets playing tipcat just like their counterparts in our own cities.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There is a regular game of “wolf” too, played almost exactly as it is in many parts of the world by English-speaking children.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading The kites are large and square and fly very well, and the boys often fly them from the roofs, sending “messages” up the string just as our boys do.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading PERSIAN GAMES AND TOYS It is curious to go thousands of miles to Persia--to cross vast sandy deserts--and at last to find little skirted boys in the mudwalled streets playing tipcat just like their counterparts in our own cities.
mudwalled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PERSIAN GAMES AND TOYS It is curious to go thousands of miles to Persia--to cross vast sandy deserts--and at last to find little skirted boys in the mudwalled streets playing tipcat just like their counterparts in our own cities.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PERSIAN GAMES AND TOYS It is curious to go thousands of miles to Persia--to cross vast sandy deserts--and at last to find little skirted boys in the mudwalled streets playing tipcat just like their counterparts in our own cities.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The kites are large and square and fly very well, and the boys often fly them from the roofs, sending “messages” up the string just as our boys do.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading PERSIAN GAMES AND TOYS It is curious to go thousands of miles to Persia--to cross vast sandy deserts--and at last to find little skirted boys in the mudwalled streets playing tipcat just like their counterparts in our own cities.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading PERSIAN GAMES AND TOYS It is curious to go thousands of miles to Persia--to cross vast sandy deserts--and at last to find little skirted boys in the mudwalled streets playing tipcat just like their counterparts in our own cities.
the local environment
From this reading There is a regular game of “wolf” too, played almost exactly as it is in many parts of the world by English-speaking children.
PersianounUS /ˈpɜːrʒə/
an empire in southern Asia created by Cyrus the Great in the 6th century BC and destroyed by Alexander the Great in the 4th century BC
From this reading PERSIAN GAMES AND TOYS It is curious to go thousands of miles to Persia--to cross vast sandy deserts--and at last to find little skirted boys in the mudwalled streets playing tipcat just like their counterparts in our own cities.
PERSIANnounUS /ˈpɜːrʒən/
a native or inhabitant of Iran
From this reading PERSIAN GAMES AND TOYS It is curious to go thousands of miles to Persia--to cross vast sandy deserts--and at last to find little skirted boys in the mudwalled streets playing tipcat just like their counterparts in our own cities.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading I am sorry to say that pitch and toss and gambling with cards are very common.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading There is a regular game of “wolf” too, played almost exactly as it is in many parts of the world by English-speaking children.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading PERSIAN GAMES AND TOYS It is curious to go thousands of miles to Persia--to cross vast sandy deserts--and at last to find little skirted boys in the mudwalled streets playing tipcat just like their counterparts in our own cities.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Hop-scotch and duck-stone too are favourite games, and kites are very popular.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading There is a regular game of “wolf” too, played almost exactly as it is in many parts of the world by English-speaking children.
roofsnounUS /ruːfs/
plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The kites are large and square and fly very well, and the boys often fly them from the roofs, sending “messages” up the string just as our boys do.
sandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading PERSIAN GAMES AND TOYS It is curious to go thousands of miles to Persia--to cross vast sandy deserts--and at last to find little skirted boys in the mudwalled streets playing tipcat just like their counterparts in our own cities.
express in words
From this reading I am sorry to say that pitch and toss and gambling with cards are very common.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading The kites are large and square and fly very well, and the boys often fly them from the roofs, sending “messages” up the string just as our boys do.
skirtedverbUS /ˈskɜːrtɪd/
past form of “skirt” — avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading PERSIAN GAMES AND TOYS It is curious to go thousands of miles to Persia--to cross vast sandy deserts--and at last to find little skirted boys in the mudwalled streets playing tipcat just like their counterparts in our own cities.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading I am sorry to say that pitch and toss and gambling with cards are very common.
make square
From this reading The kites are large and square and fly very well, and the boys often fly them from the roofs, sending “messages” up the string just as our boys do.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading PERSIAN GAMES AND TOYS It is curious to go thousands of miles to Persia--to cross vast sandy deserts--and at last to find little skirted boys in the mudwalled streets playing tipcat just like their counterparts in our own cities.
a lightweight cord
From this reading The kites are large and square and fly very well, and the boys often fly them from the roofs, sending “messages” up the string just as our boys do.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I am sorry to say that pitch and toss and gambling with cards are very common.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PERSIAN GAMES AND TOYS It is curious to go thousands of miles to Persia--to cross vast sandy deserts--and at last to find little skirted boys in the mudwalled streets playing tipcat just like their counterparts in our own cities.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading PERSIAN GAMES AND TOYS It is curious to go thousands of miles to Persia--to cross vast sandy deserts--and at last to find little skirted boys in the mudwalled streets playing tipcat just like their counterparts in our own cities.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The kites are large and square and fly very well, and the boys often fly them from the roofs, sending “messages” up the string just as our boys do.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a regular game of “wolf” too, played almost exactly as it is in many parts of the world by English-speaking children.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading PERSIAN GAMES AND TOYS It is curious to go thousands of miles to Persia--to cross vast sandy deserts--and at last to find little skirted boys in the mudwalled streets playing tipcat just like their counterparts in our own cities.
tipcat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PERSIAN GAMES AND TOYS It is curious to go thousands of miles to Persia--to cross vast sandy deserts--and at last to find little skirted boys in the mudwalled streets playing tipcat just like their counterparts in our own cities.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PERSIAN GAMES AND TOYS It is curious to go thousands of miles to Persia--to cross vast sandy deserts--and at last to find little skirted boys in the mudwalled streets playing tipcat just like their counterparts in our own cities.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Hop-scotch and duck-stone too are favourite games, and kites are very popular.
tossverbUS /tɔːs/
throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading I am sorry to say that pitch and toss and gambling with cards are very common.
TOYSnounUS /tɔɪz/
plural of “toy” — an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading PERSIAN GAMES AND TOYS It is curious to go thousands of miles to Persia--to cross vast sandy deserts--and at last to find little skirted boys in the mudwalled streets playing tipcat just like their counterparts in our own cities.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The kites are large and square and fly very well, and the boys often fly them from the roofs, sending “messages” up the string just as our boys do.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading PERSIAN GAMES AND TOYS It is curious to go thousands of miles to Persia--to cross vast sandy deserts--and at last to find little skirted boys in the mudwalled streets playing tipcat just like their counterparts in our own cities.
precisely as stated
From this reading Hop-scotch and duck-stone too are favourite games, and kites are very popular.
(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 The kites are large and square and fly very well, and the boys often fly them from the roofs, sending “messages” up the string just as our boys do.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I am sorry to say that pitch and toss and gambling with cards are very common.
any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs
From this reading There is a regular game of “wolf” too, played almost exactly as it is in many parts of the world by English-speaking children.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading There is a regular game of “wolf” too, played almost exactly as it is in many parts of the world by English-speaking children.
