used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was the timekeeper’s gong, and the game of polo was begun with a charge.
(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 For all that the game had been hastily gotten up, the boundary line was crowded with the _élite_ of the countryside.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was a spectacle to send the blood leaping in an instant.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the timekeeper’s gong, and the game of polo was begun with a charge.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Each team had lined up within twenty feet of their respective goals, and, as the ball was dropped in center field, the little ponies tore forward like blooded racers.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Each team had lined up within twenty feet of their respective goals, and, as the ball was dropped in center field, the little ponies tore forward like blooded racers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For all that the game had been hastily gotten up, the boundary line was crowded with the _élite_ of the countryside.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was the timekeeper’s gong, and the game of polo was begun with a charge.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading It was a spectacle to send the blood leaping in an instant.
bloodedadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdɪd/
of unmixed ancestry
From this reading Each team had lined up within twenty feet of their respective goals, and, as the ball was dropped in center field, the little ponies tore forward like blooded racers.
boundarynounUS /ˈbaʊn.də.ri/
A line that marks the limits of an area.
From this reading For all that the game had been hastily gotten up, the boundary line was crowded with the _élite_ of the countryside.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading Each team had lined up within twenty feet of their respective goals, and, as the ball was dropped in center field, the little ponies tore forward like blooded racers.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading It was the timekeeper’s gong, and the game of polo was begun with a charge.
countrysidenounUS /ˈkʌntrisaɪd/
rural regions
From this reading For all that the game had been hastily gotten up, the boundary line was crowded with the _élite_ of the countryside.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading For all that the game had been hastily gotten up, the boundary line was crowded with the _élite_ of the countryside.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Each team had lined up within twenty feet of their respective goals, and, as the ball was dropped in center field, the little ponies tore forward like blooded racers.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each team had lined up within twenty feet of their respective goals, and, as the ball was dropped in center field, the little ponies tore forward like blooded racers.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Each team had lined up within twenty feet of their respective goals, and, as the ball was dropped in center field, the little ponies tore forward like blooded racers.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Each team had lined up within twenty feet of their respective goals, and, as the ball was dropped in center field, the little ponies tore forward like blooded racers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For all that the game had been hastily gotten up, the boundary line was crowded with the _élite_ of the countryside.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Each team had lined up within twenty feet of their respective goals, and, as the ball was dropped in center field, the little ponies tore forward like blooded racers.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading It was the timekeeper’s gong, and the game of polo was begun with a charge.
goalsnounUS /ɡoʊlz/
plural of “goal” — the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it
From this reading Each team had lined up within twenty feet of their respective goals, and, as the ball was dropped in center field, the little ponies tore forward like blooded racers.
gongnounUS /ɡɔːŋ/
a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick
From this reading It was the timekeeper’s gong, and the game of polo was begun with a charge.
gottenverbUS /ˈɡɑːtən/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading For all that the game had been hastily gotten up, the boundary line was crowded with the _élite_ of the countryside.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Each team had lined up within twenty feet of their respective goals, and, as the ball was dropped in center field, the little ponies tore forward like blooded racers.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading For all that the game had been hastily gotten up, the boundary line was crowded with the _élite_ of the countryside.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Each team had lined up within twenty feet of their respective goals, and, as the ball was dropped in center field, the little ponies tore forward like blooded racers.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading It was a spectacle to send the blood leaping in an instant.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the timekeeper’s gong, and the game of polo was begun with a charge.
leapingnounUS /ˈliːpɪŋ/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading It was a spectacle to send the blood leaping in an instant.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Each team had lined up within twenty feet of their respective goals, and, as the ball was dropped in center field, the little ponies tore forward like blooded racers.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading For all that the game had been hastily gotten up, the boundary line was crowded with the _élite_ of the countryside.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading Each team had lined up within twenty feet of their respective goals, and, as the ball was dropped in center field, the little ponies tore forward like blooded racers.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Each team had lined up within twenty feet of their respective goals, and, as the ball was dropped in center field, the little ponies tore forward like blooded racers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the timekeeper’s gong, and the game of polo was begun with a charge.
polonounUS /ˈpoʊloʊ/
Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324)
From this reading It was the timekeeper’s gong, and the game of polo was begun with a charge.
poniesnounUS /ˈpoʊniz/
plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States
From this reading Each team had lined up within twenty feet of their respective goals, and, as the ball was dropped in center field, the little ponies tore forward like blooded racers.
racersnounUS /ˈreɪsərz/
plural of “racer” — someone who drives racing cars at high speeds
From this reading Each team had lined up within twenty feet of their respective goals, and, as the ball was dropped in center field, the little ponies tore forward like blooded racers.
respectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪv/
considered individually
From this reading Each team had lined up within twenty feet of their respective goals, and, as the ball was dropped in center field, the little ponies tore forward like blooded racers.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading It was a spectacle to send the blood leaping in an instant.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading It was a spectacle to send the blood leaping in an instant.
TangnounUS /tæŋ/
a tart spicy quality
From this reading Tang! tang!
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Each team had lined up within twenty feet of their respective goals, and, as the ball was dropped in center field, the little ponies tore forward like blooded racers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For all that the game had been hastily gotten up, the boundary line was crowded with the _élite_ of the countryside.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the timekeeper’s gong, and the game of polo was begun with a charge.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Each team had lined up within twenty feet of their respective goals, and, as the ball was dropped in center field, the little ponies tore forward like blooded racers.
timekeeper's
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From this reading It was the timekeeper’s gong, and the game of polo was begun with a charge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a spectacle to send the blood leaping in an instant.
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading Each team had lined up within twenty feet of their respective goals, and, as the ball was dropped in center field, the little ponies tore forward like blooded racers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Each team had lined up within twenty feet of their respective goals, and, as the ball was dropped in center field, the little ponies tore forward like blooded racers.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Each team had lined up within twenty feet of their respective goals, and, as the ball was dropped in center field, the little ponies tore forward like blooded racers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the timekeeper’s gong, and the game of polo was begun with a charge.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was the timekeeper’s gong, and the game of polo was begun with a charge.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Each team had lined up within twenty feet of their respective goals, and, as the ball was dropped in center field, the little ponies tore forward like blooded racers.
élite
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For all that the game had been hastily gotten up, the boundary line was crowded with the _élite_ of the countryside.
