ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT COUNTING-OUT GAMES AND THE RHYMES USED BY PLAYERS When children indulge in counting-out games they are quite indifferent to the fact that since the infancy of history and in every land, civilized, barbarous and savage, other children have played the same game, in much the same way, and have used rhymes that are curiously alike.
alikeadverbUS /əˈlaɪk/
equally
From this reading SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT COUNTING-OUT GAMES AND THE RHYMES USED BY PLAYERS When children indulge in counting-out games they are quite indifferent to the fact that since the infancy of history and in every land, civilized, barbarous and savage, other children have played the same game, in much the same way, and have used rhymes that are curiously alike.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Some learned men use this fact to prove the unity of all races.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It will interest boys to compare some of them with those he already knows.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Mr. Beard, to whom I am indebted for much, has collected many of these rhymes.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT COUNTING-OUT GAMES AND THE RHYMES USED BY PLAYERS When children indulge in counting-out games they are quite indifferent to the fact that since the infancy of history and in every land, civilized, barbarous and savage, other children have played the same game, in much the same way, and have used rhymes that are curiously alike.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT COUNTING-OUT GAMES AND THE RHYMES USED BY PLAYERS When children indulge in counting-out games they are quite indifferent to the fact that since the infancy of history and in every land, civilized, barbarous and savage, other children have played the same game, in much the same way, and have used rhymes that are curiously alike.
barbarousadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːrbərəs/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT COUNTING-OUT GAMES AND THE RHYMES USED BY PLAYERS When children indulge in counting-out games they are quite indifferent to the fact that since the infancy of history and in every land, civilized, barbarous and savage, other children have played the same game, in much the same way, and have used rhymes that are curiously alike.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Sometimes it happens that there are more boys than words in the counting rhyme, or the counter foresees that he himself will be it.
BeardnounUS /bɪrd/
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading Mr. Beard, to whom I am indebted for much, has collected many of these rhymes.
boysnounUS /bɔɪz/
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It will interest boys to compare some of them with those he already knows.
BYprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT COUNTING-OUT GAMES AND THE RHYMES USED BY PLAYERS When children indulge in counting-out games they are quite indifferent to the fact that since the infancy of history and in every land, civilized, barbarous and savage, other children have played the same game, in much the same way, and have used rhymes that are curiously alike.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT COUNTING-OUT GAMES AND THE RHYMES USED BY PLAYERS When children indulge in counting-out games they are quite indifferent to the fact that since the infancy of history and in every land, civilized, barbarous and savage, other children have played the same game, in much the same way, and have used rhymes that are curiously alike.
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT COUNTING-OUT GAMES AND THE RHYMES USED BY PLAYERS When children indulge in counting-out games they are quite indifferent to the fact that since the infancy of history and in every land, civilized, barbarous and savage, other children have played the same game, in much the same way, and have used rhymes that are curiously alike.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading Mr. Beard, to whom I am indebted for much, has collected many of these rhymes.
compareverbUS /kəmˈper/
examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading It will interest boys to compare some of them with those he already knows.
counternounUS /ˈkaʊntər/
table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
From this reading Sometimes it happens that there are more boys than words in the counting rhyme, or the counter foresees that he himself will be it.
countingnounUS /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
From this reading Sometimes it happens that there are more boys than words in the counting rhyme, or the counter foresees that he himself will be it.
COUNTING-OUT
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT COUNTING-OUT GAMES AND THE RHYMES USED BY PLAYERS When children indulge in counting-out games they are quite indifferent to the fact that since the infancy of history and in every land, civilized, barbarous and savage, other children have played the same game, in much the same way, and have used rhymes that are curiously alike.
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT COUNTING-OUT GAMES AND THE RHYMES USED BY PLAYERS When children indulge in counting-out games they are quite indifferent to the fact that since the infancy of history and in every land, civilized, barbarous and savage, other children have played the same game, in much the same way, and have used rhymes that are curiously alike.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT COUNTING-OUT GAMES AND THE RHYMES USED BY PLAYERS When children indulge in counting-out games they are quite indifferent to the fact that since the infancy of history and in every land, civilized, barbarous and savage, other children have played the same game, in much the same way, and have used rhymes that are curiously alike.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT COUNTING-OUT GAMES AND THE RHYMES USED BY PLAYERS When children indulge in counting-out games they are quite indifferent to the fact that since the infancy of history and in every land, civilized, barbarous and savage, other children have played the same game, in much the same way, and have used rhymes that are curiously alike.
FACTSnounUS /fækts/
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT COUNTING-OUT GAMES AND THE RHYMES USED BY PLAYERS When children indulge in counting-out games they are quite indifferent to the fact that since the infancy of history and in every land, civilized, barbarous and savage, other children have played the same game, in much the same way, and have used rhymes that are curiously alike.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Beard, to whom I am indebted for much, has collected many of these rhymes.
foreseesverbUS /fɔːrˈsiːz/
third-person singular of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading Sometimes it happens that there are more boys than words in the counting rhyme, or the counter foresees that he himself will be it.
gamenounUS /ɡeɪm/
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT COUNTING-OUT GAMES AND THE RHYMES USED BY PLAYERS When children indulge in counting-out games they are quite indifferent to the fact that since the infancy of history and in every land, civilized, barbarous and savage, other children have played the same game, in much the same way, and have used rhymes that are curiously alike.
GAMESnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT COUNTING-OUT GAMES AND THE RHYMES USED BY PLAYERS When children indulge in counting-out games they are quite indifferent to the fact that since the infancy of history and in every land, civilized, barbarous and savage, other children have played the same game, in much the same way, and have used rhymes that are curiously alike.
happensverbUS /ˈhæpənz/
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Sometimes it happens that there are more boys than words in the counting rhyme, or the counter foresees that he himself will be it.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Beard, to whom I am indebted for much, has collected many of these rhymes.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT COUNTING-OUT GAMES AND THE RHYMES USED BY PLAYERS When children indulge in counting-out games they are quite indifferent to the fact that since the infancy of history and in every land, civilized, barbarous and savage, other children have played the same game, in much the same way, and have used rhymes that are curiously alike.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It will interest boys to compare some of them with those he already knows.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Sometimes it happens that there are more boys than words in the counting rhyme, or the counter foresees that he himself will be it.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT COUNTING-OUT GAMES AND THE RHYMES USED BY PLAYERS When children indulge in counting-out games they are quite indifferent to the fact that since the infancy of history and in every land, civilized, barbarous and savage, other children have played the same game, in much the same way, and have used rhymes that are curiously alike.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Mr. Beard, to whom I am indebted for much, has collected many of these rhymes.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT COUNTING-OUT GAMES AND THE RHYMES USED BY PLAYERS When children indulge in counting-out games they are quite indifferent to the fact that since the infancy of history and in every land, civilized, barbarous and savage, other children have played the same game, in much the same way, and have used rhymes that are curiously alike.
indebtedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdetɪd/
owing gratitude or recognition to another for help or favors etc
From this reading Mr. Beard, to whom I am indebted for much, has collected many of these rhymes.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT COUNTING-OUT GAMES AND THE RHYMES USED BY PLAYERS When children indulge in counting-out games they are quite indifferent to the fact that since the infancy of history and in every land, civilized, barbarous and savage, other children have played the same game, in much the same way, and have used rhymes that are curiously alike.
indulgeverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒ/
give free rein to
From this reading SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT COUNTING-OUT GAMES AND THE RHYMES USED BY PLAYERS When children indulge in counting-out games they are quite indifferent to the fact that since the infancy of history and in every land, civilized, barbarous and savage, other children have played the same game, in much the same way, and have used rhymes that are curiously alike.
infancynounUS /ˈɪnfənsi/
the early stage of growth or development
From this reading SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT COUNTING-OUT GAMES AND THE RHYMES USED BY PLAYERS When children indulge in counting-out games they are quite indifferent to the fact that since the infancy of history and in every land, civilized, barbarous and savage, other children have played the same game, in much the same way, and have used rhymes that are curiously alike.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It will interest boys to compare some of them with those he already knows.
INTERESTINGadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT COUNTING-OUT GAMES AND THE RHYMES USED BY PLAYERS When children indulge in counting-out games they are quite indifferent to the fact that since the infancy of history and in every land, civilized, barbarous and savage, other children have played the same game, in much the same way, and have used rhymes that are curiously alike.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It will interest boys to compare some of them with those he already knows.
knowsnounUS /noʊz/
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading It will interest boys to compare some of them with those he already knows.
landnounUS /lænd/
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT COUNTING-OUT GAMES AND THE RHYMES USED BY PLAYERS When children indulge in counting-out games they are quite indifferent to the fact that since the infancy of history and in every land, civilized, barbarous and savage, other children have played the same game, in much the same way, and have used rhymes that are curiously alike.
learnedadjectiveUS /lɜːrnd/
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Some learned men use this fact to prove the unity of all races.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 Mr. Beard, to whom I am indebted for much, has collected many of these rhymes.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Some learned men use this fact to prove the unity of all races.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Sometimes it happens that there are more boys than words in the counting rhyme, or the counter foresees that he himself will be it.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Beard, to whom I am indebted for much, has collected many of these rhymes.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT COUNTING-OUT GAMES AND THE RHYMES USED BY PLAYERS When children indulge in counting-out games they are quite indifferent to the fact that since the infancy of history and in every land, civilized, barbarous and savage, other children have played the same game, in much the same way, and have used rhymes that are curiously alike.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT COUNTING-OUT GAMES AND THE RHYMES USED BY PLAYERS When children indulge in counting-out games they are quite indifferent to the fact that since the infancy of history and in every land, civilized, barbarous and savage, other children have played the same game, in much the same way, and have used rhymes that are curiously alike.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Sometimes it happens that there are more boys than words in the counting rhyme, or the counter foresees that he himself will be it.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT COUNTING-OUT GAMES AND THE RHYMES USED BY PLAYERS When children indulge in counting-out games they are quite indifferent to the fact that since the infancy of history and in every land, civilized, barbarous and savage, other children have played the same game, in much the same way, and have used rhymes that are curiously alike.
playedadjectiveUS /pleɪd/
(of games) engaged in
From this reading SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT COUNTING-OUT GAMES AND THE RHYMES USED BY PLAYERS When children indulge in counting-out games they are quite indifferent to the fact that since the infancy of history and in every land, civilized, barbarous and savage, other children have played the same game, in much the same way, and have used rhymes that are curiously alike.
PLAYERSnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT COUNTING-OUT GAMES AND THE RHYMES USED BY PLAYERS When children indulge in counting-out games they are quite indifferent to the fact that since the infancy of history and in every land, civilized, barbarous and savage, other children have played the same game, in much the same way, and have used rhymes that are curiously alike.
proveverbUS /pruːv/
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Some learned men use this fact to prove the unity of all races.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT COUNTING-OUT GAMES AND THE RHYMES USED BY PLAYERS When children indulge in counting-out games they are quite indifferent to the fact that since the infancy of history and in every land, civilized, barbarous and savage, other children have played the same game, in much the same way, and have used rhymes that are curiously alike.
racesnounUS /ˈreɪsəz/
plural of “race” — any competition
From this reading Some learned men use this fact to prove the unity of all races.
rhymenounUS /raɪm/
correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)
From this reading Sometimes it happens that there are more boys than words in the counting rhyme, or the counter foresees that he himself will be it.
RHYMESnounUS /raɪmz/
plural of “rhyme” — correspondence in the sounds of two or more lines (especially final sounds)
From this reading SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT COUNTING-OUT GAMES AND THE RHYMES USED BY PLAYERS When children indulge in counting-out games they are quite indifferent to the fact that since the infancy of history and in every land, civilized, barbarous and savage, other children have played the same game, in much the same way, and have used rhymes that are curiously alike.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT COUNTING-OUT GAMES AND THE RHYMES USED BY PLAYERS When children indulge in counting-out games they are quite indifferent to the fact that since the infancy of history and in every land, civilized, barbarous and savage, other children have played the same game, in much the same way, and have used rhymes that are curiously alike.
savageadjectiveUS /ˈsævədʒ/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT COUNTING-OUT GAMES AND THE RHYMES USED BY PLAYERS When children indulge in counting-out games they are quite indifferent to the fact that since the infancy of history and in every land, civilized, barbarous and savage, other children have played the same game, in much the same way, and have used rhymes that are curiously alike.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT COUNTING-OUT GAMES AND THE RHYMES USED BY PLAYERS When children indulge in counting-out games they are quite indifferent to the fact that since the infancy of history and in every land, civilized, barbarous and savage, other children have played the same game, in much the same way, and have used rhymes that are curiously alike.
SOMEadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT COUNTING-OUT GAMES AND THE RHYMES USED BY PLAYERS When children indulge in counting-out games they are quite indifferent to the fact that since the infancy of history and in every land, civilized, barbarous and savage, other children have played the same game, in much the same way, and have used rhymes that are curiously alike.
SometimesadverbUS /səmˈtaɪmz/
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Sometimes it happens that there are more boys than words in the counting rhyme, or the counter foresees that he himself will be it.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Sometimes it happens that there are more boys than words in the counting rhyme, or the counter foresees that he himself will be it.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT COUNTING-OUT GAMES AND THE RHYMES USED BY PLAYERS When children indulge in counting-out games they are quite indifferent to the fact that since the infancy of history and in every land, civilized, barbarous and savage, other children have played the same game, in much the same way, and have used rhymes that are curiously alike.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT COUNTING-OUT GAMES AND THE RHYMES USED BY PLAYERS When children indulge in counting-out games they are quite indifferent to the fact that since the infancy of history and in every land, civilized, barbarous and savage, other children have played the same game, in much the same way, and have used rhymes that are curiously alike.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It will interest boys to compare some of them with those he already knows.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Sometimes it happens that there are more boys than words in the counting rhyme, or the counter foresees that he himself will be it.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Beard, to whom I am indebted for much, has collected many of these rhymes.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT COUNTING-OUT GAMES AND THE RHYMES USED BY PLAYERS When children indulge in counting-out games they are quite indifferent to the fact that since the infancy of history and in every land, civilized, barbarous and savage, other children have played the same game, in much the same way, and have used rhymes that are curiously alike.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Some learned men use this fact to prove the unity of all races.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It will interest boys to compare some of them with those he already knows.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT COUNTING-OUT GAMES AND THE RHYMES USED BY PLAYERS When children indulge in counting-out games they are quite indifferent to the fact that since the infancy of history and in every land, civilized, barbarous and savage, other children have played the same game, in much the same way, and have used rhymes that are curiously alike.
unitynounUS /ˈjuːnəti/
an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
From this reading Some learned men use this fact to prove the unity of all races.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading Some learned men use this fact to prove the unity of all races.
USEDadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT COUNTING-OUT GAMES AND THE RHYMES USED BY PLAYERS When children indulge in counting-out games they are quite indifferent to the fact that since the infancy of history and in every land, civilized, barbarous and savage, other children have played the same game, in much the same way, and have used rhymes that are curiously alike.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT COUNTING-OUT GAMES AND THE RHYMES USED BY PLAYERS When children indulge in counting-out games they are quite indifferent to the fact that since the infancy of history and in every land, civilized, barbarous and savage, other children have played the same game, in much the same way, and have used rhymes that are curiously alike.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT COUNTING-OUT GAMES AND THE RHYMES USED BY PLAYERS When children indulge in counting-out games they are quite indifferent to the fact that since the infancy of history and in every land, civilized, barbarous and savage, other children have played the same game, in much the same way, and have used rhymes that are curiously alike.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Beard, to whom I am indebted for much, has collected many of these rhymes.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will interest boys to compare some of them with those he already knows.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading It will interest boys to compare some of them with those he already knows.
wordsnounUS /wɜːrdz/
the words that are spoken
From this reading Sometimes it happens that there are more boys than words in the counting rhyme, or the counter foresees that he himself will be it.
