used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was not meant for sport, though it could easily beat most things on the road, for though the Greek lived a good deal among sporting men and often did what they did, he was not one himself.
affordsverbUS /əˈfɔːrdz/
third-person singular of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading All other Europeans look upon sport as pastime which is very well when there is nothing else to do, but not at all comparable with love-making, or gambling, for the amusement it affords.
(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 All other Europeans look upon sport as pastime which is very well when there is nothing else to do, but not at all comparable with love-making, or gambling, for the amusement it affords.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It was not meant for sport, though it could easily beat most things on the road, for though the Greek lived a good deal among sporting men and often did what they did, he was not one himself.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading All other Europeans look upon sport as pastime which is very well when there is nothing else to do, but not at all comparable with love-making, or gambling, for the amusement it affords.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was not in his nature to regard any sport as an object to be pursued for its own sake.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Logotheti's motor car was built to combine the greatest comfort and the greatest speed which can be made compatible.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was not in his nature to regard any sport as an object to be pursued for its own sake.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was not in his nature to regard any sport as an object to be pursued for its own sake.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All other Europeans look upon sport as pastime which is very well when there is nothing else to do, but not at all comparable with love-making, or gambling, for the amusement it affords.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Logotheti's motor car was built to combine the greatest comfort and the greatest speed which can be made compatible.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading It was not meant for sport, though it could easily beat most things on the road, for though the Greek lived a good deal among sporting men and often did what they did, he was not one himself.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Logotheti's motor car was built to combine the greatest comfort and the greatest speed which can be made compatible.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading All other Europeans look upon sport as pastime which is very well when there is nothing else to do, but not at all comparable with love-making, or gambling, for the amusement it affords.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Logotheti's motor car was built to combine the greatest comfort and the greatest speed which can be made compatible.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Logotheti's motor car was built to combine the greatest comfort and the greatest speed which can be made compatible.
combineverbUS /ˈkɑːmbaɪn/
have or possess in combination
From this reading Logotheti's motor car was built to combine the greatest comfort and the greatest speed which can be made compatible.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Logotheti's motor car was built to combine the greatest comfort and the greatest speed which can be made compatible.
comparableadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpərəbəl/
able to be compared or worthy of comparison
From this reading All other Europeans look upon sport as pastime which is very well when there is nothing else to do, but not at all comparable with love-making, or gambling, for the amusement it affords.
compatibleadjectiveUS /kəmˈpætəbəl/
able to exist and perform in harmonious or agreeable combination
From this reading Logotheti's motor car was built to combine the greatest comfort and the greatest speed which can be made compatible.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was not meant for sport, though it could easily beat most things on the road, for though the Greek lived a good deal among sporting men and often did what they did, he was not one himself.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading It was not meant for sport, though it could easily beat most things on the road, for though the Greek lived a good deal among sporting men and often did what they did, he was not one himself.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was not meant for sport, though it could easily beat most things on the road, for though the Greek lived a good deal among sporting men and often did what they did, he was not one himself.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading All other Europeans look upon sport as pastime which is very well when there is nothing else to do, but not at all comparable with love-making, or gambling, for the amusement it affords.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading It was not meant for sport, though it could easily beat most things on the road, for though the Greek lived a good deal among sporting men and often did what they did, he was not one himself.
else
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From this reading All other Europeans look upon sport as pastime which is very well when there is nothing else to do, but not at all comparable with love-making, or gambling, for the amusement it affords.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Only the English take that view naturally, and, of late years, some Frenchmen.
EuropeansnounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːənz/
plural of “european” — a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading All other Europeans look upon sport as pastime which is very well when there is nothing else to do, but not at all comparable with love-making, or gambling, for the amusement it affords.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was not meant for sport, though it could easily beat most things on the road, for though the Greek lived a good deal among sporting men and often did what they did, he was not one himself.
FrenchmennounUS /ˈfrentʃmen/
plural of “frenchman” — a person of French nationality
From this reading Only the English take that view naturally, and, of late years, some Frenchmen.
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 All other Europeans look upon sport as pastime which is very well when there is nothing else to do, but not at all comparable with love-making, or gambling, for the amusement it affords.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was not meant for sport, though it could easily beat most things on the road, for though the Greek lived a good deal among sporting men and often did what they did, he was not one himself.
highest in quality
From this reading Logotheti's motor car was built to combine the greatest comfort and the greatest speed which can be made compatible.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading It was not meant for sport, though it could easily beat most things on the road, for though the Greek lived a good deal among sporting men and often did what they did, he was not one himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not meant for sport, though it could easily beat most things on the road, for though the Greek lived a good deal among sporting men and often did what they did, he was not one himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was not meant for sport, though it could easily beat most things on the road, for though the Greek lived a good deal among sporting men and often did what they did, he was not one himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not in his nature to regard any sport as an object to be pursued for its own sake.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was not in his nature to regard any sport as an object to be pursued for its own sake.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All other Europeans look upon sport as pastime which is very well when there is nothing else to do, but not at all comparable with love-making, or gambling, for the amusement it affords.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not meant for sport, though it could easily beat most things on the road, for though the Greek lived a good deal among sporting men and often did what they did, he was not one himself.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not in his nature to regard any sport as an object to be pursued for its own sake.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Only the English take that view naturally, and, of late years, some Frenchmen.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading It was not meant for sport, though it could easily beat most things on the road, for though the Greek lived a good deal among sporting men and often did what they did, he was not one himself.
Logotheti's
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From this reading Logotheti's motor car was built to combine the greatest comfort and the greatest speed which can be made compatible.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading All other Europeans look upon sport as pastime which is very well when there is nothing else to do, but not at all comparable with love-making, or gambling, for the amusement it affords.
love-making
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From this reading All other Europeans look upon sport as pastime which is very well when there is nothing else to do, but not at all comparable with love-making, or gambling, for the amusement it affords.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Logotheti's motor car was built to combine the greatest comfort and the greatest speed which can be made compatible.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading It was not meant for sport, though it could easily beat most things on the road, for though the Greek lived a good deal among sporting men and often did what they did, he was not one himself.
the force of workers available
From this reading It was not meant for sport, though it could easily beat most things on the road, for though the Greek lived a good deal among sporting men and often did what they did, he was not one himself.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was not meant for sport, though it could easily beat most things on the road, for though the Greek lived a good deal among sporting men and often did what they did, he was not one himself.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Logotheti's motor car was built to combine the greatest comfort and the greatest speed which can be made compatible.
as might be expected
From this reading Only the English take that view naturally, and, of late years, some Frenchmen.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It was not in his nature to regard any sport as an object to be pursued for its own sake.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not meant for sport, though it could easily beat most things on the road, for though the Greek lived a good deal among sporting men and often did what they did, he was not one himself.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading All other Europeans look upon sport as pastime which is very well when there is nothing else to do, but not at all comparable with love-making, or gambling, for the amusement it affords.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading It was not in his nature to regard any sport as an object to be pursued for its own sake.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Only the English take that view naturally, and, of late years, some Frenchmen.
many times at short intervals
From this reading It was not meant for sport, though it could easily beat most things on the road, for though the Greek lived a good deal among sporting men and often did what they did, he was not one himself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was not meant for sport, though it could easily beat most things on the road, for though the Greek lived a good deal among sporting men and often did what they did, he was not one himself.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was not meant for sport, though it could easily beat most things on the road, for though the Greek lived a good deal among sporting men and often did what they did, he was not one himself.
and nothing more
From this reading Only the English take that view naturally, and, of late years, some Frenchmen.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading All other Europeans look upon sport as pastime which is very well when there is nothing else to do, but not at all comparable with love-making, or gambling, for the amusement it affords.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading All other Europeans look upon sport as pastime which is very well when there is nothing else to do, but not at all comparable with love-making, or gambling, for the amusement it affords.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was not in his nature to regard any sport as an object to be pursued for its own sake.
pastimenounUS /ˈpæstaɪm/
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
From this reading All other Europeans look upon sport as pastime which is very well when there is nothing else to do, but not at all comparable with love-making, or gambling, for the amusement it affords.
a person who is being chased
From this reading It was not in his nature to regard any sport as an object to be pursued for its own sake.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading It was not in his nature to regard any sport as an object to be pursued for its own sake.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading It was not meant for sport, though it could easily beat most things on the road, for though the Greek lived a good deal among sporting men and often did what they did, he was not one himself.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading It was not in his nature to regard any sport as an object to be pursued for its own sake.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Only the English take that view naturally, and, of late years, some Frenchmen.
move hurridly
From this reading Logotheti's motor car was built to combine the greatest comfort and the greatest speed which can be made compatible.
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading It was not meant for sport, though it could easily beat most things on the road, for though the Greek lived a good deal among sporting men and often did what they did, he was not one himself.
sportingadjectiveUS /ˈspɔːrtɪŋ/
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
From this reading It was not meant for sport, though it could easily beat most things on the road, for though the Greek lived a good deal among sporting men and often did what they did, he was not one himself.
carry out
From this reading Only the English take that view naturally, and, of late years, some Frenchmen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Only the English take that view naturally, and, of late years, some Frenchmen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Logotheti's motor car was built to combine the greatest comfort and the greatest speed which can be made compatible.
in or at that place or location
From this reading All other Europeans look upon sport as pastime which is very well when there is nothing else to do, but not at all comparable with love-making, or gambling, for the amusement it affords.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not meant for sport, though it could easily beat most things on the road, for though the Greek lived a good deal among sporting men and often did what they did, he was not one himself.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It was not meant for sport, though it could easily beat most things on the road, for though the Greek lived a good deal among sporting men and often did what they did, he was not one himself.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was not meant for sport, though it could easily beat most things on the road, for though the Greek lived a good deal among sporting men and often did what they did, he was not one himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Logotheti's motor car was built to combine the greatest comfort and the greatest speed which can be made compatible.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading All other Europeans look upon sport as pastime which is very well when there is nothing else to do, but not at all comparable with love-making, or gambling, for the amusement it affords.
precisely as stated
From this reading All other Europeans look upon sport as pastime which is very well when there is nothing else to do, but not at all comparable with love-making, or gambling, for the amusement it affords.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Only the English take that view naturally, and, of late years, some Frenchmen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Logotheti's motor car was built to combine the greatest comfort and the greatest speed which can be made compatible.
(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 All other Europeans look upon sport as pastime which is very well when there is nothing else to do, but not at all comparable with love-making, or gambling, for the amusement it affords.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was not meant for sport, though it could easily beat most things on the road, for though the Greek lived a good deal among sporting men and often did what they did, he was not one himself.
at the time that
From this reading All other Europeans look upon sport as pastime which is very well when there is nothing else to do, but not at all comparable with love-making, or gambling, for the amusement it affords.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Logotheti's motor car was built to combine the greatest comfort and the greatest speed which can be made compatible.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All other Europeans look upon sport as pastime which is very well when there is nothing else to do, but not at all comparable with love-making, or gambling, for the amusement it affords.
a late time of life
From this reading Only the English take that view naturally, and, of late years, some Frenchmen.
