used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were not extremely keen, and they gleefully put off play in favour of a walk or of the cinema.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Isobel even broached the suggestion that hockey was a rough game, but that was when she was suffering from the effects of an ugly whack across the shins, and her opinion was naturally biased.
afternoonsnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Concerns Day Girls The Silverside boarders had what might perhaps be termed rather "genteel" hockey practices on Saturday afternoons.
(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 Consie's tastes were all for quiet, and she would have spent her holidays over a book if she had not been forcibly dragged out.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Isobel even broached the suggestion that hockey was a rough game, but that was when she was suffering from the effects of an ugly whack across the shins, and her opinion was naturally biased.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were not extremely keen, and they gleefully put off play in favour of a walk or of the cinema.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Concerns Day Girls The Silverside boarders had what might perhaps be termed rather "genteel" hockey practices on Saturday afternoons.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Consie's tastes were all for quiet, and she would have spent her holidays over a book if she had not been forcibly dragged out.
biasedadjectiveUS /ˈbaɪəst/
favoring one person or side over another
From this reading Isobel even broached the suggestion that hockey was a rough game, but that was when she was suffering from the effects of an ugly whack across the shins, and her opinion was naturally biased.
boardersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “boarder” — a tenant in someone's house
From this reading Concerns Day Girls The Silverside boarders had what might perhaps be termed rather "genteel" hockey practices on Saturday afternoons.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Consie's tastes were all for quiet, and she would have spent her holidays over a book if she had not been forcibly dragged out.
broachedadjectiveUS /broʊtʃt/
of a cask or barrel
From this reading Isobel even broached the suggestion that hockey was a rough game, but that was when she was suffering from the effects of an ugly whack across the shins, and her opinion was naturally biased.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Isobel even broached the suggestion that hockey was a rough game, but that was when she was suffering from the effects of an ugly whack across the shins, and her opinion was naturally biased.
cinemanounUS /ˈsɪnəmə/
a medium that disseminates moving pictures
From this reading They were not extremely keen, and they gleefully put off play in favour of a walk or of the cinema.
ConcernsnounUS /kənˈsɜːrnz/
plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Concerns Day Girls The Silverside boarders had what might perhaps be termed rather "genteel" hockey practices on Saturday afternoons.
Consie's
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From this reading Consie's tastes were all for quiet, and she would have spent her holidays over a book if she had not been forcibly dragged out.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Concerns Day Girls The Silverside boarders had what might perhaps be termed rather "genteel" hockey practices on Saturday afternoons.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading Consie's tastes were all for quiet, and she would have spent her holidays over a book if she had not been forcibly dragged out.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading Isobel even broached the suggestion that hockey was a rough game, but that was when she was suffering from the effects of an ugly whack across the shins, and her opinion was naturally biased.
divisible by two
From this reading Isobel even broached the suggestion that hockey was a rough game, but that was when she was suffering from the effects of an ugly whack across the shins, and her opinion was naturally biased.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading They were not extremely keen, and they gleefully put off play in favour of a walk or of the cinema.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading They were not extremely keen, and they gleefully put off play in favour of a walk or of the cinema.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Consie's tastes were all for quiet, and she would have spent her holidays over a book if she had not been forcibly dragged out.
forciblyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrsəbli/
in a forcible manner
From this reading Consie's tastes were all for quiet, and she would have spent her holidays over a book if she had not been forcibly dragged out.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Isobel even broached the suggestion that hockey was a rough game, but that was when she was suffering from the effects of an ugly whack across the shins, and her opinion was naturally biased.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Isobel even broached the suggestion that hockey was a rough game, but that was when she was suffering from the effects of an ugly whack across the shins, and her opinion was naturally biased.
genteeladjectiveUS /dʒenˈtiːl/
marked by refinement in taste and manners
From this reading Concerns Day Girls The Silverside boarders had what might perhaps be termed rather "genteel" hockey practices on Saturday afternoons.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Concerns Day Girls The Silverside boarders had what might perhaps be termed rather "genteel" hockey practices on Saturday afternoons.
gleefullyadverbUS /ˈɡliːfəli/
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading They were not extremely keen, and they gleefully put off play in favour of a walk or of the cinema.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Concerns Day Girls The Silverside boarders had what might perhaps be termed rather "genteel" hockey practices on Saturday afternoons.
half-heartedlyadverb
without enthusiasm; in a half-hearted manner
From this reading They played half-heartedly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Consie's tastes were all for quiet, and she would have spent her holidays over a book if she had not been forcibly dragged out.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Isobel even broached the suggestion that hockey was a rough game, but that was when she was suffering from the effects of an ugly whack across the shins, and her opinion was naturally biased.
hockeynounUS /ˈhɑːki/
a game resembling ice hockey that is played on an open field; two opposing teams use curved hockey sticks try to drive a ball into the opponents' net
From this reading Concerns Day Girls The Silverside boarders had what might perhaps be termed rather "genteel" hockey practices on Saturday afternoons.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Consie's tastes were all for quiet, and she would have spent her holidays over a book if she had not been forcibly dragged out.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Consie's tastes were all for quiet, and she would have spent her holidays over a book if she had not been forcibly dragged out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were not extremely keen, and they gleefully put off play in favour of a walk or of the cinema.
Isobel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Isobel even broached the suggestion that hockey was a rough game, but that was when she was suffering from the effects of an ugly whack across the shins, and her opinion was naturally biased.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading They were not extremely keen, and they gleefully put off play in favour of a walk or of the cinema.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Concerns Day Girls The Silverside boarders had what might perhaps be termed rather "genteel" hockey practices on Saturday afternoons.
as might be expected
From this reading Isobel even broached the suggestion that hockey was a rough game, but that was when she was suffering from the effects of an ugly whack across the shins, and her opinion was naturally biased.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were not extremely keen, and they gleefully put off play in favour of a walk or of the cinema.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were not extremely keen, and they gleefully put off play in favour of a walk or of the cinema.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They were not extremely keen, and they gleefully put off play in favour of a walk or of the cinema.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Concerns Day Girls The Silverside boarders had what might perhaps be termed rather "genteel" hockey practices on Saturday afternoons.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Isobel even broached the suggestion that hockey was a rough game, but that was when she was suffering from the effects of an ugly whack across the shins, and her opinion was naturally biased.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They were not extremely keen, and they gleefully put off play in favour of a walk or of the cinema.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Consie's tastes were all for quiet, and she would have spent her holidays over a book if she had not been forcibly dragged out.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Consie's tastes were all for quiet, and she would have spent her holidays over a book if she had not been forcibly dragged out.
by chance
From this reading Concerns Day Girls The Silverside boarders had what might perhaps be termed rather "genteel" hockey practices on Saturday afternoons.
participate in games or sport
From this reading They were not extremely keen, and they gleefully put off play in favour of a walk or of the cinema.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading They played half-heartedly.
practicesnounUS /ˈpræktəsəz/
plural of “practice” — a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Concerns Day Girls The Silverside boarders had what might perhaps be termed rather "genteel" hockey practices on Saturday afternoons.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading They were not extremely keen, and they gleefully put off play in favour of a walk or of the cinema.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Consie's tastes were all for quiet, and she would have spent her holidays over a book if she had not been forcibly dragged out.
on the contrary
From this reading Concerns Day Girls The Silverside boarders had what might perhaps be termed rather "genteel" hockey practices on Saturday afternoons.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Isobel even broached the suggestion that hockey was a rough game, but that was when she was suffering from the effects of an ugly whack across the shins, and her opinion was naturally biased.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Concerns Day Girls The Silverside boarders had what might perhaps be termed rather "genteel" hockey practices on Saturday afternoons.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Isobel even broached the suggestion that hockey was a rough game, but that was when she was suffering from the effects of an ugly whack across the shins, and her opinion was naturally biased.
shins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Isobel even broached the suggestion that hockey was a rough game, but that was when she was suffering from the effects of an ugly whack across the shins, and her opinion was naturally biased.
SilversidenounUS /ˈsɪlvərsaɪd/
small fishes having a silver stripe along each side; abundant along the Atlantic coast of the United States
From this reading Concerns Day Girls The Silverside boarders had what might perhaps be termed rather "genteel" hockey practices on Saturday afternoons.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Consie's tastes were all for quiet, and she would have spent her holidays over a book if she had not been forcibly dragged out.
a state of acute pain
From this reading Isobel even broached the suggestion that hockey was a rough game, but that was when she was suffering from the effects of an ugly whack across the shins, and her opinion was naturally biased.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Isobel even broached the suggestion that hockey was a rough game, but that was when she was suffering from the effects of an ugly whack across the shins, and her opinion was naturally biased.
tastesnounUS /teɪsts/
plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus
From this reading Consie's tastes were all for quiet, and she would have spent her holidays over a book if she had not been forcibly dragged out.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading Concerns Day Girls The Silverside boarders had what might perhaps be termed rather "genteel" hockey practices on Saturday afternoons.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Isobel even broached the suggestion that hockey was a rough game, but that was when she was suffering from the effects of an ugly whack across the shins, and her opinion was naturally biased.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Concerns Day Girls The Silverside boarders had what might perhaps be termed rather "genteel" hockey practices on Saturday afternoons.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They played half-heartedly.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading Isobel even broached the suggestion that hockey was a rough game, but that was when she was suffering from the effects of an ugly whack across the shins, and her opinion was naturally biased.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading They were not extremely keen, and they gleefully put off play in favour of a walk or of the cinema.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Isobel even broached the suggestion that hockey was a rough game, but that was when she was suffering from the effects of an ugly whack across the shins, and her opinion was naturally biased.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were not extremely keen, and they gleefully put off play in favour of a walk or of the cinema.
whackverbUS /wæk/
hit hard
From this reading Isobel even broached the suggestion that hockey was a rough game, but that was when she was suffering from the effects of an ugly whack across the shins, and her opinion was naturally biased.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Concerns Day Girls The Silverside boarders had what might perhaps be termed rather "genteel" hockey practices on Saturday afternoons.
at the time that
From this reading Isobel even broached the suggestion that hockey was a rough game, but that was when she was suffering from the effects of an ugly whack across the shins, and her opinion was naturally biased.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Consie's tastes were all for quiet, and she would have spent her holidays over a book if she had not been forcibly dragged out.
