used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MEANING OF POLITICS We may learn from games a good deal of the nature of politics.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Captains should be able to think quickly, understand quickly, make quick decisions, and not make mistakes any oftener than they can help.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In many games, there are two sides, two captains, and an equal number of players on each side.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In many games, there are two sides, two captains, and an equal number of players on each side.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Captains should be able to think quickly, understand quickly, make quick decisions, and not make mistakes any oftener than they can help.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In many games, there are two sides, two captains, and an equal number of players on each side.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading We know that the better the game is organized, the better it will be played.
(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 We know that the better the game is organized, the better it will be played.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Captains should be able to think quickly, understand quickly, make quick decisions, and not make mistakes any oftener than they can help.
captainsnounUS /ˈkæptənz/
plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading In many games, there are two sides, two captains, and an equal number of players on each side.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading THE MEANING OF POLITICS We may learn from games a good deal of the nature of politics.
decisionsnounUS /dɪˈsɪʒənz/
plural of “decision” — the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading Captains should be able to think quickly, understand quickly, make quick decisions, and not make mistakes any oftener than they can help.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Captains have duties, players have duties.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In many games, there are two sides, two captains, and an equal number of players on each side.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading In many games, there are two sides, two captains, and an equal number of players on each side.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE MEANING OF POLITICS We may learn from games a good deal of the nature of politics.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading We know that the better the game is organized, the better it will be played.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading THE MEANING OF POLITICS We may learn from games a good deal of the nature of politics.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE MEANING OF POLITICS We may learn from games a good deal of the nature of politics.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Captains have duties, players have duties.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Captains should be able to think quickly, understand quickly, make quick decisions, and not make mistakes any oftener than they can help.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In many games, there are two sides, two captains, and an equal number of players on each side.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We know that the better the game is organized, the better it will be played.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We know that the better the game is organized, the better it will be played.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading We know that the better the game is organized, the better it will be played.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading THE MEANING OF POLITICS We may learn from games a good deal of the nature of politics.
engage in
From this reading Captains should be able to think quickly, understand quickly, make quick decisions, and not make mistakes any oftener than they can help.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading In many games, there are two sides, two captains, and an equal number of players on each side.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading THE MEANING OF POLITICS We may learn from games a good deal of the nature of politics.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading THE MEANING OF POLITICS We may learn from games a good deal of the nature of politics.
mistakesnounUS /mɪˈsteɪks/
plural of “mistake” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Captains should be able to think quickly, understand quickly, make quick decisions, and not make mistakes any oftener than they can help.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading THE MEANING OF POLITICS We may learn from games a good deal of the nature of politics.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Captains should be able to think quickly, understand quickly, make quick decisions, and not make mistakes any oftener than they can help.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading In many games, there are two sides, two captains, and an equal number of players on each side.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MEANING OF POLITICS We may learn from games a good deal of the nature of politics.
ofteneradverbUS /ˈɔːfənər/
more often or more frequently
From this reading Captains should be able to think quickly, understand quickly, make quick decisions, and not make mistakes any oftener than they can help.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In many games, there are two sides, two captains, and an equal number of players on each side.
organizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale
From this reading We know that the better the game is organized, the better it will be played.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading We know that the better the game is organized, the better it will be played.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading In many games, there are two sides, two captains, and an equal number of players on each side.
POLITICSnounUS /ˈpɑːlətɪks/
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading THE MEANING OF POLITICS We may learn from games a good deal of the nature of politics.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Captains should be able to think quickly, understand quickly, make quick decisions, and not make mistakes any oftener than they can help.
with speed
From this reading Captains should be able to think quickly, understand quickly, make quick decisions, and not make mistakes any oftener than they can help.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Captains should be able to think quickly, understand quickly, make quick decisions, and not make mistakes any oftener than they can help.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading In many games, there are two sides, two captains, and an equal number of players on each side.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading In many games, there are two sides, two captains, and an equal number of players on each side.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Captains should be able to think quickly, understand quickly, make quick decisions, and not make mistakes any oftener than they can help.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We know that the better the game is organized, the better it will be played.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MEANING OF POLITICS We may learn from games a good deal of the nature of politics.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In many games, there are two sides, two captains, and an equal number of players on each side.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Captains should be able to think quickly, understand quickly, make quick decisions, and not make mistakes any oftener than they can help.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Captains should be able to think quickly, understand quickly, make quick decisions, and not make mistakes any oftener than they can help.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Captains should be able to think quickly, understand quickly, make quick decisions, and not make mistakes any oftener than they can help.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In many games, there are two sides, two captains, and an equal number of players on each side.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Captains should be able to think quickly, understand quickly, make quick decisions, and not make mistakes any oftener than they can help.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE MEANING OF POLITICS We may learn from games a good deal of the nature of politics.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading We know that the better the game is organized, the better it will be played.
