used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tempted by the prospect of a free hand, unfettered by tradition, and really very lucky in his selection for the post, Dudley Relton had accepted the head-mastership of a Church of England Grammar School in Victoria.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading To coach anybody in anything, it is obviously better to know a little and to be able to impart it, than to know everything but the art of transmitting your knowledge.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Tempted by the prospect of a free hand, unfettered by tradition, and really very lucky in his selection for the post, Dudley Relton had accepted the head-mastership of a Church of England Grammar School in Victoria.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already he was out there, doubtless at work on the raw material of future Australia teams, while Jan was left sighing for the rather masterful support which the last two captains had been apt a little to resent.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Relton was not replaced by another of his still rare kind, but by the experienced captain of a purely professional county team—a fine player and a steady man—but not an inspired teacher of the game.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OUT OF FORM There was one great loss which the school and Jan had suffered since the previous summer.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Relton was not replaced by another of his still rare kind, but by the experienced captain of a purely professional county team—a fine player and a steady man—but not an inspired teacher of the game.
any person at all
From this reading To coach anybody in anything, it is obviously better to know a little and to be able to impart it, than to know everything but the art of transmitting your knowledge.
any thing at all
From this reading To coach anybody in anything, it is obviously better to know a little and to be able to impart it, than to know everything but the art of transmitting your knowledge.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading Already he was out there, doubtless at work on the raw material of future Australia teams, while Jan was left sighing for the rather masterful support which the last two captains had been apt a little to resent.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading To coach anybody in anything, it is obviously better to know a little and to be able to impart it, than to know everything but the art of transmitting your knowledge.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Already he was out there, doubtless at work on the raw material of future Australia teams, while Jan was left sighing for the rather masterful support which the last two captains had been apt a little to resent.
AustralianounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljə/
a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony
From this reading Already he was out there, doubtless at work on the raw material of future Australia teams, while Jan was left sighing for the rather masterful support which the last two captains had been apt a little to resent.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To coach anybody in anything, it is obviously better to know a little and to be able to impart it, than to know everything but the art of transmitting your knowledge.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Already he was out there, doubtless at work on the raw material of future Australia teams, while Jan was left sighing for the rather masterful support which the last two captains had been apt a little to resent.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading To coach anybody in anything, it is obviously better to know a little and to be able to impart it, than to know everything but the art of transmitting your knowledge.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Relton was not replaced by another of his still rare kind, but by the experienced captain of a purely professional county team—a fine player and a steady man—but not an inspired teacher of the game.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Tempted by the prospect of a free hand, unfettered by tradition, and really very lucky in his selection for the post, Dudley Relton had accepted the head-mastership of a Church of England Grammar School in Victoria.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Relton was not replaced by another of his still rare kind, but by the experienced captain of a purely professional county team—a fine player and a steady man—but not an inspired teacher of the game.
captainsnounUS /ˈkæptənz/
plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Already he was out there, doubtless at work on the raw material of future Australia teams, while Jan was left sighing for the rather masterful support which the last two captains had been apt a little to resent.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Tempted by the prospect of a free hand, unfettered by tradition, and really very lucky in his selection for the post, Dudley Relton had accepted the head-mastership of a Church of England Grammar School in Victoria.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading To coach anybody in anything, it is obviously better to know a little and to be able to impart it, than to know everything but the art of transmitting your knowledge.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Relton was not replaced by another of his still rare kind, but by the experienced captain of a purely professional county team—a fine player and a steady man—but not an inspired teacher of the game.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Already he was out there, doubtless at work on the raw material of future Australia teams, while Jan was left sighing for the rather masterful support which the last two captains had been apt a little to resent.
Dudley
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From this reading Tempted by the prospect of a free hand, unfettered by tradition, and really very lucky in his selection for the post, Dudley Relton had accepted the head-mastership of a Church of England Grammar School in Victoria.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Tempted by the prospect of a free hand, unfettered by tradition, and really very lucky in his selection for the post, Dudley Relton had accepted the head-mastership of a Church of England Grammar School in Victoria.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading To coach anybody in anything, it is obviously better to know a little and to be able to impart it, than to know everything but the art of transmitting your knowledge.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Relton was not replaced by another of his still rare kind, but by the experienced captain of a purely professional county team—a fine player and a steady man—but not an inspired teacher of the game.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Relton was not replaced by another of his still rare kind, but by the experienced captain of a purely professional county team—a fine player and a steady man—but not an inspired teacher of the game.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Tempted by the prospect of a free hand, unfettered by tradition, and really very lucky in his selection for the post, Dudley Relton had accepted the head-mastership of a Church of England Grammar School in Victoria.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading OUT OF FORM There was one great loss which the school and Jan had suffered since the previous summer.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Tempted by the prospect of a free hand, unfettered by tradition, and really very lucky in his selection for the post, Dudley Relton had accepted the head-mastership of a Church of England Grammar School in Victoria.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Already he was out there, doubtless at work on the raw material of future Australia teams, while Jan was left sighing for the rather masterful support which the last two captains had been apt a little to resent.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Relton was not replaced by another of his still rare kind, but by the experienced captain of a purely professional county team—a fine player and a steady man—but not an inspired teacher of the game.
GrammarnounUS /ˈɡræmər/
the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics)
From this reading Tempted by the prospect of a free hand, unfettered by tradition, and really very lucky in his selection for the post, Dudley Relton had accepted the head-mastership of a Church of England Grammar School in Victoria.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading OUT OF FORM There was one great loss which the school and Jan had suffered since the previous summer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading OUT OF FORM There was one great loss which the school and Jan had suffered since the previous summer.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Tempted by the prospect of a free hand, unfettered by tradition, and really very lucky in his selection for the post, Dudley Relton had accepted the head-mastership of a Church of England Grammar School in Victoria.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Already he was out there, doubtless at work on the raw material of future Australia teams, while Jan was left sighing for the rather masterful support which the last two captains had been apt a little to resent.
head-mastership
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From this reading Tempted by the prospect of a free hand, unfettered by tradition, and really very lucky in his selection for the post, Dudley Relton had accepted the head-mastership of a Church of England Grammar School in Victoria.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tempted by the prospect of a free hand, unfettered by tradition, and really very lucky in his selection for the post, Dudley Relton had accepted the head-mastership of a Church of England Grammar School in Victoria.
impartverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrt/
transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading To coach anybody in anything, it is obviously better to know a little and to be able to impart it, than to know everything but the art of transmitting your knowledge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tempted by the prospect of a free hand, unfettered by tradition, and really very lucky in his selection for the post, Dudley Relton had accepted the head-mastership of a Church of England Grammar School in Victoria.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading Relton was not replaced by another of his still rare kind, but by the experienced captain of a purely professional county team—a fine player and a steady man—but not an inspired teacher of the game.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To coach anybody in anything, it is obviously better to know a little and to be able to impart it, than to know everything but the art of transmitting your knowledge.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To coach anybody in anything, it is obviously better to know a little and to be able to impart it, than to know everything but the art of transmitting your knowledge.
JannounUS /dʒæn/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading OUT OF FORM There was one great loss which the school and Jan had suffered since the previous summer.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Relton was not replaced by another of his still rare kind, but by the experienced captain of a purely professional county team—a fine player and a steady man—but not an inspired teacher of the game.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading To coach anybody in anything, it is obviously better to know a little and to be able to impart it, than to know everything but the art of transmitting your knowledge.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading To coach anybody in anything, it is obviously better to know a little and to be able to impart it, than to know everything but the art of transmitting your knowledge.
immediately past
From this reading Already he was out there, doubtless at work on the raw material of future Australia teams, while Jan was left sighing for the rather masterful support which the last two captains had been apt a little to resent.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Already he was out there, doubtless at work on the raw material of future Australia teams, while Jan was left sighing for the rather masterful support which the last two captains had been apt a little to resent.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Already he was out there, doubtless at work on the raw material of future Australia teams, while Jan was left sighing for the rather masterful support which the last two captains had been apt a little to resent.
something that is lost
From this reading OUT OF FORM There was one great loss which the school and Jan had suffered since the previous summer.
occurring by chance
From this reading Tempted by the prospect of a free hand, unfettered by tradition, and really very lucky in his selection for the post, Dudley Relton had accepted the head-mastership of a Church of England Grammar School in Victoria.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Relton was not replaced by another of his still rare kind, but by the experienced captain of a purely professional county team—a fine player and a steady man—but not an inspired teacher of the game.
masterfuladjectiveUS /ˈmæstərfəl/
having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
From this reading Already he was out there, doubtless at work on the raw material of future Australia teams, while Jan was left sighing for the rather masterful support which the last two captains had been apt a little to resent.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading Already he was out there, doubtless at work on the raw material of future Australia teams, while Jan was left sighing for the rather masterful support which the last two captains had been apt a little to resent.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Relton was not replaced by another of his still rare kind, but by the experienced captain of a purely professional county team—a fine player and a steady man—but not an inspired teacher of the game.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading To coach anybody in anything, it is obviously better to know a little and to be able to impart it, than to know everything but the art of transmitting your knowledge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OUT OF FORM There was one great loss which the school and Jan had suffered since the previous summer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Already he was out there, doubtless at work on the raw material of future Australia teams, while Jan was left sighing for the rather masterful support which the last two captains had been apt a little to resent.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading OUT OF FORM There was one great loss which the school and Jan had suffered since the previous summer.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading OUT OF FORM There was one great loss which the school and Jan had suffered since the previous summer.
playernounUS /ˈpleɪər/
a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading Relton was not replaced by another of his still rare kind, but by the experienced captain of a purely professional county team—a fine player and a steady man—but not an inspired teacher of the game.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Tempted by the prospect of a free hand, unfettered by tradition, and really very lucky in his selection for the post, Dudley Relton had accepted the head-mastership of a Church of England Grammar School in Victoria.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading OUT OF FORM There was one great loss which the school and Jan had suffered since the previous summer.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading Relton was not replaced by another of his still rare kind, but by the experienced captain of a purely professional county team—a fine player and a steady man—but not an inspired teacher of the game.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Tempted by the prospect of a free hand, unfettered by tradition, and really very lucky in his selection for the post, Dudley Relton had accepted the head-mastership of a Church of England Grammar School in Victoria.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading Relton was not replaced by another of his still rare kind, but by the experienced captain of a purely professional county team—a fine player and a steady man—but not an inspired teacher of the game.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Relton was not replaced by another of his still rare kind, but by the experienced captain of a purely professional county team—a fine player and a steady man—but not an inspired teacher of the game.
on the contrary
From this reading Already he was out there, doubtless at work on the raw material of future Australia teams, while Jan was left sighing for the rather masterful support which the last two captains had been apt a little to resent.
rawadjectiveUS /rɑː/
(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes
From this reading Already he was out there, doubtless at work on the raw material of future Australia teams, while Jan was left sighing for the rather masterful support which the last two captains had been apt a little to resent.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Tempted by the prospect of a free hand, unfettered by tradition, and really very lucky in his selection for the post, Dudley Relton had accepted the head-mastership of a Church of England Grammar School in Victoria.
Relton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tempted by the prospect of a free hand, unfettered by tradition, and really very lucky in his selection for the post, Dudley Relton had accepted the head-mastership of a Church of England Grammar School in Victoria.
replacedverbUS /ˌriːˈpleɪst/
past form of “replace” — substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)
From this reading Relton was not replaced by another of his still rare kind, but by the experienced captain of a purely professional county team—a fine player and a steady man—but not an inspired teacher of the game.
resentverbUS /rɪˈzent/
feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading Already he was out there, doubtless at work on the raw material of future Australia teams, while Jan was left sighing for the rather masterful support which the last two captains had been apt a little to resent.
an educational institution
From this reading OUT OF FORM There was one great loss which the school and Jan had suffered since the previous summer.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading Tempted by the prospect of a free hand, unfettered by tradition, and really very lucky in his selection for the post, Dudley Relton had accepted the head-mastership of a Church of England Grammar School in Victoria.
sighingverbUS /ˈsaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Already he was out there, doubtless at work on the raw material of future Australia teams, while Jan was left sighing for the rather masterful support which the last two captains had been apt a little to resent.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading OUT OF FORM There was one great loss which the school and Jan had suffered since the previous summer.
make steady
From this reading Relton was not replaced by another of his still rare kind, but by the experienced captain of a purely professional county team—a fine player and a steady man—but not an inspired teacher of the game.
not in physical motion
From this reading Relton was not replaced by another of his still rare kind, but by the experienced captain of a purely professional county team—a fine player and a steady man—but not an inspired teacher of the game.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading OUT OF FORM There was one great loss which the school and Jan had suffered since the previous summer.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading OUT OF FORM There was one great loss which the school and Jan had suffered since the previous summer.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Already he was out there, doubtless at work on the raw material of future Australia teams, while Jan was left sighing for the rather masterful support which the last two captains had been apt a little to resent.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Relton was not replaced by another of his still rare kind, but by the experienced captain of a purely professional county team—a fine player and a steady man—but not an inspired teacher of the game.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Relton was not replaced by another of his still rare kind, but by the experienced captain of a purely professional county team—a fine player and a steady man—but not an inspired teacher of the game.
teamsnounUS /tiːmz/
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Already he was out there, doubtless at work on the raw material of future Australia teams, while Jan was left sighing for the rather masterful support which the last two captains had been apt a little to resent.
TemptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading Tempted by the prospect of a free hand, unfettered by tradition, and really very lucky in his selection for the post, Dudley Relton had accepted the head-mastership of a Church of England Grammar School in Victoria.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading To coach anybody in anything, it is obviously better to know a little and to be able to impart it, than to know everything but the art of transmitting your knowledge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OUT OF FORM There was one great loss which the school and Jan had suffered since the previous summer.
in or at that place or location
From this reading OUT OF FORM There was one great loss which the school and Jan had suffered since the previous summer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Already he was out there, doubtless at work on the raw material of future Australia teams, while Jan was left sighing for the rather masterful support which the last two captains had been apt a little to resent.
traditionnounUS /trəˈdɪʃən/
an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading Tempted by the prospect of a free hand, unfettered by tradition, and really very lucky in his selection for the post, Dudley Relton had accepted the head-mastership of a Church of England Grammar School in Victoria.
transmittingnounUS /trænˈsmɪtɪŋ/
the act of sending a message; causing a message to be transmitted
From this reading To coach anybody in anything, it is obviously better to know a little and to be able to impart it, than to know everything but the art of transmitting your knowledge.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Already he was out there, doubtless at work on the raw material of future Australia teams, while Jan was left sighing for the rather masterful support which the last two captains had been apt a little to resent.
unfetteredadjectiveUS /ənˈfetərd/
not bound by shackles and chains
From this reading Tempted by the prospect of a free hand, unfettered by tradition, and really very lucky in his selection for the post, Dudley Relton had accepted the head-mastership of a Church of England Grammar School in Victoria.
precisely as stated
From this reading Tempted by the prospect of a free hand, unfettered by tradition, and really very lucky in his selection for the post, Dudley Relton had accepted the head-mastership of a Church of England Grammar School in Victoria.
VictorianounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading Tempted by the prospect of a free hand, unfettered by tradition, and really very lucky in his selection for the post, Dudley Relton had accepted the head-mastership of a Church of England Grammar School in Victoria.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OUT OF FORM There was one great loss which the school and Jan had suffered since the previous summer.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading OUT OF FORM There was one great loss which the school and Jan had suffered since the previous summer.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Already he was out there, doubtless at work on the raw material of future Australia teams, while Jan was left sighing for the rather masterful support which the last two captains had been apt a little to resent.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Already he was out there, doubtless at work on the raw material of future Australia teams, while Jan was left sighing for the rather masterful support which the last two captains had been apt a little to resent.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading To coach anybody in anything, it is obviously better to know a little and to be able to impart it, than to know everything but the art of transmitting your knowledge.
