used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Each side was accompanied by two boys, carrying a number of other clubs, one of which was of iron, and some were shorter, and some longer, to enable the players to strike the ball out of any hole, or rut, or other place in which it might have got.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Now you understand all about the matter.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Each side was accompanied by two boys, carrying a number of other clubs, one of which was of iron, and some were shorter, and some longer, to enable the players to strike the ball out of any hole, or rut, or other place in which it might have got.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Macgreggor, who had just come up with his companions, replied that all his party were ready to begin.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Each side was accompanied by two boys, carrying a number of other clubs, one of which was of iron, and some were shorter, and some longer, to enable the players to strike the ball out of any hole, or rut, or other place in which it might have got.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Each side was accompanied by two boys, carrying a number of other clubs, one of which was of iron, and some were shorter, and some longer, to enable the players to strike the ball out of any hole, or rut, or other place in which it might have got.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "These extra clubs are called putters, and the men who carry them cads, or caddies," Ernest remarked to Ellis.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Each side was accompanied by two boys, carrying a number of other clubs, one of which was of iron, and some were shorter, and some longer, to enable the players to strike the ball out of any hole, or rut, or other place in which it might have got.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Macgreggor, who had just come up with his companions, replied that all his party were ready to begin.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Each side was accompanied by two boys, carrying a number of other clubs, one of which was of iron, and some were shorter, and some longer, to enable the players to strike the ball out of any hole, or rut, or other place in which it might have got.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Each side was accompanied by two boys, carrying a number of other clubs, one of which was of iron, and some were shorter, and some longer, to enable the players to strike the ball out of any hole, or rut, or other place in which it might have got.
caddiesverbUS /ˈkædiz/
inflected form of “caddie” — act as a caddie and carry clubs for a player
From this reading "These extra clubs are called putters, and the men who carry them cads, or caddies," Ernest remarked to Ellis.
cadsnounUS /kæds/
plural of “cad” — someone who is morally reprehensible
From this reading "These extra clubs are called putters, and the men who carry them cads, or caddies," Ernest remarked to Ellis.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "These extra clubs are called putters, and the men who carry them cads, or caddies," Ernest remarked to Ellis.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "These extra clubs are called putters, and the men who carry them cads, or caddies," Ernest remarked to Ellis.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Each side was accompanied by two boys, carrying a number of other clubs, one of which was of iron, and some were shorter, and some longer, to enable the players to strike the ball out of any hole, or rut, or other place in which it might have got.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading "This heavy iron club is, you see, to knock the ball out of a rut, which would very likely cause the fracture of one of our wooden clubs.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading "This heavy iron club is, you see, to knock the ball out of a rut, which would very likely cause the fracture of one of our wooden clubs.
clubsnounUS /klʌbz/
plural of “club” — a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Each side was accompanied by two boys, carrying a number of other clubs, one of which was of iron, and some were shorter, and some longer, to enable the players to strike the ball out of any hole, or rut, or other place in which it might have got.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Macgreggor, who had just come up with his companions, replied that all his party were ready to begin.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Macgreggor, who had just come up with his companions, replied that all his party were ready to begin.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each side was accompanied by two boys, carrying a number of other clubs, one of which was of iron, and some were shorter, and some longer, to enable the players to strike the ball out of any hole, or rut, or other place in which it might have got.
EllisnounUS /ˈelɪs/
plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match
From this reading "These extra clubs are called putters, and the men who carry them cads, or caddies," Ernest remarked to Ellis.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading Each side was accompanied by two boys, carrying a number of other clubs, one of which was of iron, and some were shorter, and some longer, to enable the players to strike the ball out of any hole, or rut, or other place in which it might have got.
Ernest
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From this reading "These extra clubs are called putters, and the men who carry them cads, or caddies," Ernest remarked to Ellis.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading "These extra clubs are called putters, and the men who carry them cads, or caddies," Ernest remarked to Ellis.
fractureverbUS /ˈfræktʃər/
violate or abuse
From this reading "This heavy iron club is, you see, to knock the ball out of a rut, which would very likely cause the fracture of one of our wooden clubs.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Each side was accompanied by two boys, carrying a number of other clubs, one of which was of iron, and some were shorter, and some longer, to enable the players to strike the ball out of any hole, or rut, or other place in which it might have got.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Macgreggor, who had just come up with his companions, replied that all his party were ready to begin.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Each side was accompanied by two boys, carrying a number of other clubs, one of which was of iron, and some were shorter, and some longer, to enable the players to strike the ball out of any hole, or rut, or other place in which it might have got.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading "This heavy iron club is, you see, to knock the ball out of a rut, which would very likely cause the fracture of one of our wooden clubs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Macgreggor, who had just come up with his companions, replied that all his party were ready to begin.
an opening into or through something
From this reading Each side was accompanied by two boys, carrying a number of other clubs, one of which was of iron, and some were shorter, and some longer, to enable the players to strike the ball out of any hole, or rut, or other place in which it might have got.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Each side was accompanied by two boys, carrying a number of other clubs, one of which was of iron, and some were shorter, and some longer, to enable the players to strike the ball out of any hole, or rut, or other place in which it might have got.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Each side was accompanied by two boys, carrying a number of other clubs, one of which was of iron, and some were shorter, and some longer, to enable the players to strike the ball out of any hole, or rut, or other place in which it might have got.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This heavy iron club is, you see, to knock the ball out of a rut, which would very likely cause the fracture of one of our wooden clubs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Each side was accompanied by two boys, carrying a number of other clubs, one of which was of iron, and some were shorter, and some longer, to enable the players to strike the ball out of any hole, or rut, or other place in which it might have got.
and nothing more
From this reading Macgreggor, who had just come up with his companions, replied that all his party were ready to begin.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading "This heavy iron club is, you see, to knock the ball out of a rut, which would very likely cause the fracture of one of our wooden clubs.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading "This heavy iron club is, you see, to knock the ball out of a rut, which would very likely cause the fracture of one of our wooden clubs.
for more time
From this reading Each side was accompanied by two boys, carrying a number of other clubs, one of which was of iron, and some were shorter, and some longer, to enable the players to strike the ball out of any hole, or rut, or other place in which it might have got.
Macgreggor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Macgreggor, who had just come up with his companions, replied that all his party were ready to begin.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Now you understand all about the matter.
the force of workers available
From this reading "These extra clubs are called putters, and the men who carry them cads, or caddies," Ernest remarked to Ellis.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Each side was accompanied by two boys, carrying a number of other clubs, one of which was of iron, and some were shorter, and some longer, to enable the players to strike the ball out of any hole, or rut, or other place in which it might have got.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now you understand all about the matter.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Each side was accompanied by two boys, carrying a number of other clubs, one of which was of iron, and some were shorter, and some longer, to enable the players to strike the ball out of any hole, or rut, or other place in which it might have got.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Each side was accompanied by two boys, carrying a number of other clubs, one of which was of iron, and some were shorter, and some longer, to enable the players to strike the ball out of any hole, or rut, or other place in which it might have got.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Each side was accompanied by two boys, carrying a number of other clubs, one of which was of iron, and some were shorter, and some longer, to enable the players to strike the ball out of any hole, or rut, or other place in which it might have got.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Each side was accompanied by two boys, carrying a number of other clubs, one of which was of iron, and some were shorter, and some longer, to enable the players to strike the ball out of any hole, or rut, or other place in which it might have got.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Each side was accompanied by two boys, carrying a number of other clubs, one of which was of iron, and some were shorter, and some longer, to enable the players to strike the ball out of any hole, or rut, or other place in which it might have got.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "This heavy iron club is, you see, to knock the ball out of a rut, which would very likely cause the fracture of one of our wooden clubs.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Each side was accompanied by two boys, carrying a number of other clubs, one of which was of iron, and some were shorter, and some longer, to enable the players to strike the ball out of any hole, or rut, or other place in which it might have got.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Macgreggor, who had just come up with his companions, replied that all his party were ready to begin.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Each side was accompanied by two boys, carrying a number of other clubs, one of which was of iron, and some were shorter, and some longer, to enable the players to strike the ball out of any hole, or rut, or other place in which it might have got.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading Each side was accompanied by two boys, carrying a number of other clubs, one of which was of iron, and some were shorter, and some longer, to enable the players to strike the ball out of any hole, or rut, or other place in which it might have got.
puttersnounUS /ˈpʌtərz/
plural of “putter” — a golfer who is putting
From this reading "These extra clubs are called putters, and the men who carry them cads, or caddies," Ernest remarked to Ellis.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Macgreggor, who had just come up with his companions, replied that all his party were ready to begin.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "These extra clubs are called putters, and the men who carry them cads, or caddies," Ernest remarked to Ellis.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Macgreggor, who had just come up with his companions, replied that all his party were ready to begin.
rutnounUS /rʌt/
a groove or furrow (especially one in soft earth caused by wheels)
From this reading Each side was accompanied by two boys, carrying a number of other clubs, one of which was of iron, and some were shorter, and some longer, to enable the players to strike the ball out of any hole, or rut, or other place in which it might have got.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "This heavy iron club is, you see, to knock the ball out of a rut, which would very likely cause the fracture of one of our wooden clubs.
shorteradjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtər/
comparative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Each side was accompanied by two boys, carrying a number of other clubs, one of which was of iron, and some were shorter, and some longer, to enable the players to strike the ball out of any hole, or rut, or other place in which it might have got.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Each side was accompanied by two boys, carrying a number of other clubs, one of which was of iron, and some were shorter, and some longer, to enable the players to strike the ball out of any hole, or rut, or other place in which it might have got.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Each side was accompanied by two boys, carrying a number of other clubs, one of which was of iron, and some were shorter, and some longer, to enable the players to strike the ball out of any hole, or rut, or other place in which it might have got.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Each side was accompanied by two boys, carrying a number of other clubs, one of which was of iron, and some were shorter, and some longer, to enable the players to strike the ball out of any hole, or rut, or other place in which it might have got.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Macgreggor, who had just come up with his companions, replied that all his party were ready to begin.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Each side was accompanied by two boys, carrying a number of other clubs, one of which was of iron, and some were shorter, and some longer, to enable the players to strike the ball out of any hole, or rut, or other place in which it might have got.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "These extra clubs are called putters, and the men who carry them cads, or caddies," Ernest remarked to Ellis.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "These extra clubs are called putters, and the men who carry them cads, or caddies," Ernest remarked to Ellis.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This heavy iron club is, you see, to knock the ball out of a rut, which would very likely cause the fracture of one of our wooden clubs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Macgreggor, who had just come up with his companions, replied that all his party were ready to begin.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Each side was accompanied by two boys, carrying a number of other clubs, one of which was of iron, and some were shorter, and some longer, to enable the players to strike the ball out of any hole, or rut, or other place in which it might have got.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Now you understand all about the matter.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Macgreggor, who had just come up with his companions, replied that all his party were ready to begin.
precisely as stated
From this reading "This heavy iron club is, you see, to knock the ball out of a rut, which would very likely cause the fracture of one of our wooden clubs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Each side was accompanied by two boys, carrying a number of other clubs, one of which was of iron, and some were shorter, and some longer, to enable the players to strike the ball out of any hole, or rut, or other place in which it might have got.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Macgreggor, who had just come up with his companions, replied that all his party were ready to begin.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Each side was accompanied by two boys, carrying a number of other clubs, one of which was of iron, and some were shorter, and some longer, to enable the players to strike the ball out of any hole, or rut, or other place in which it might have got.
which person or people
From this reading Macgreggor, who had just come up with his companions, replied that all his party were ready to begin.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Macgreggor, who had just come up with his companions, replied that all his party were ready to begin.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading "This heavy iron club is, you see, to knock the ball out of a rut, which would very likely cause the fracture of one of our wooden clubs.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "This heavy iron club is, you see, to knock the ball out of a rut, which would very likely cause the fracture of one of our wooden clubs.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "This heavy iron club is, you see, to knock the ball out of a rut, which would very likely cause the fracture of one of our wooden clubs.
