used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Colonel and Mrs. Tallboys never missed a single match; he being umpire, and a much respected authority on the polo ground, here this former brilliant performer was in his element.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading The little man knew most of the players well, and was acquainted with the personal character, merits or delinquencies, of every competing pony.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After two postponements, the polo tournament at last came off, and provided the community with an exciting entertainment.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The final, between the Chaffinches and the Marauders, brought all Madras to the Island, on a certain Thursday afternoon.
(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 The final, between the Chaffinches and the Marauders, brought all Madras to the Island, on a certain Thursday afternoon.
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading Both teams were in magnificent form, and after a severely contested match, the Chaffinches won by six goals to five, amidst shouts and yells of applause.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After two postponements, the polo tournament at last came off, and provided the community with an exciting entertainment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After two postponements, the polo tournament at last came off, and provided the community with an exciting entertainment.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading Both teams were in magnificent form, and after a severely contested match, the Chaffinches won by six goals to five, amidst shouts and yells of applause.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After two postponements, the polo tournament at last came off, and provided the community with an exciting entertainment.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Colonel and Mrs. Tallboys never missed a single match; he being umpire, and a much respected authority on the polo ground, here this former brilliant performer was in his element.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Colonel and Mrs. Tallboys never missed a single match; he being umpire, and a much respected authority on the polo ground, here this former brilliant performer was in his element.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The final, between the Chaffinches and the Marauders, brought all Madras to the Island, on a certain Thursday afternoon.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both teams were in magnificent form, and after a severely contested match, the Chaffinches won by six goals to five, amidst shouts and yells of applause.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Colonel and Mrs. Tallboys never missed a single match; he being umpire, and a much respected authority on the polo ground, here this former brilliant performer was in his element.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The final, between the Chaffinches and the Marauders, brought all Madras to the Island, on a certain Thursday afternoon.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Both teams were in magnificent form, and after a severely contested match, the Chaffinches won by six goals to five, amidst shouts and yells of applause.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After two postponements, the polo tournament at last came off, and provided the community with an exciting entertainment.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The final, between the Chaffinches and the Marauders, brought all Madras to the Island, on a certain Thursday afternoon.
Chaffinches
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The final, between the Chaffinches and the Marauders, brought all Madras to the Island, on a certain Thursday afternoon.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The little man knew most of the players well, and was acquainted with the personal character, merits or delinquencies, of every competing pony.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Colonel and Mrs. Tallboys never missed a single match; he being umpire, and a much respected authority on the polo ground, here this former brilliant performer was in his element.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading After two postponements, the polo tournament at last came off, and provided the community with an exciting entertainment.
competingverbUS /kəmˈpiːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “compete” — compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading The little man knew most of the players well, and was acquainted with the personal character, merits or delinquencies, of every competing pony.
contestedadjectiveUS /kənˈtestəd/
disputed or made the object of contention or competition
From this reading Both teams were in magnificent form, and after a severely contested match, the Chaffinches won by six goals to five, amidst shouts and yells of applause.
delinquenciesnounUS /dɪˈlɪŋkwənsiz/
plural of “delinquency” — nonpayment of a debt when due
From this reading The little man knew most of the players well, and was acquainted with the personal character, merits or delinquencies, of every competing pony.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading Colonel and Mrs. Tallboys never missed a single match; he being umpire, and a much respected authority on the polo ground, here this former brilliant performer was in his element.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading After two postponements, the polo tournament at last came off, and provided the community with an exciting entertainment.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The little man knew most of the players well, and was acquainted with the personal character, merits or delinquencies, of every competing pony.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading After two postponements, the polo tournament at last came off, and provided the community with an exciting entertainment.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading The final, between the Chaffinches and the Marauders, brought all Madras to the Island, on a certain Thursday afternoon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Both teams were in magnificent form, and after a severely contested match, the Chaffinches won by six goals to five, amidst shouts and yells of applause.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Both teams were in magnificent form, and after a severely contested match, the Chaffinches won by six goals to five, amidst shouts and yells of applause.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Colonel and Mrs. Tallboys never missed a single match; he being umpire, and a much respected authority on the polo ground, here this former brilliant performer was in his element.
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 Both teams were in magnificent form, and after a severely contested match, the Chaffinches won by six goals to five, amidst shouts and yells of applause.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Colonel and Mrs. Tallboys never missed a single match; he being umpire, and a much respected authority on the polo ground, here this former brilliant performer was in his element.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Colonel and Mrs. Tallboys never missed a single match; he being umpire, and a much respected authority on the polo ground, here this former brilliant performer was in his element.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Colonel and Mrs. Tallboys never missed a single match; he being umpire, and a much respected authority on the polo ground, here this former brilliant performer was in his element.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Colonel and Mrs. Tallboys never missed a single match; he being umpire, and a much respected authority on the polo ground, here this former brilliant performer was in his element.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Colonel and Mrs. Tallboys never missed a single match; he being umpire, and a much respected authority on the polo ground, here this former brilliant performer was in his element.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading The final, between the Chaffinches and the Marauders, brought all Madras to the Island, on a certain Thursday afternoon.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The little man knew most of the players well, and was acquainted with the personal character, merits or delinquencies, of every competing pony.
immediately past
From this reading After two postponements, the polo tournament at last came off, and provided the community with an exciting entertainment.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little man knew most of the players well, and was acquainted with the personal character, merits or delinquencies, of every competing pony.
MadrasnounUS /ˈmædrəs/
a state in southeastern India on the Bay of Bengal (south of Andhra Pradesh); formerly Madras
From this reading The final, between the Chaffinches and the Marauders, brought all Madras to the Island, on a certain Thursday afternoon.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading Both teams were in magnificent form, and after a severely contested match, the Chaffinches won by six goals to five, amidst shouts and yells of applause.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The little man knew most of the players well, and was acquainted with the personal character, merits or delinquencies, of every competing pony.
MaraudersnounUS /mərˈɔːdərz/
plural of “marauder” — someone who attacks in search of booty
From this reading The final, between the Chaffinches and the Marauders, brought all Madras to the Island, on a certain Thursday afternoon.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Colonel and Mrs. Tallboys never missed a single match; he being umpire, and a much respected authority on the polo ground, here this former brilliant performer was in his element.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading The little man knew most of the players well, and was acquainted with the personal character, merits or delinquencies, of every competing pony.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading Colonel and Mrs. Tallboys never missed a single match; he being umpire, and a much respected authority on the polo ground, here this former brilliant performer was in his element.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The little man knew most of the players well, and was acquainted with the personal character, merits or delinquencies, of every competing pony.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Colonel and Mrs. Tallboys never missed a single match; he being umpire, and a much respected authority on the polo ground, here this former brilliant performer was in his element.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Colonel and Mrs. Tallboys never missed a single match; he being umpire, and a much respected authority on the polo ground, here this former brilliant performer was in his element.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Colonel and Mrs. Tallboys never missed a single match; he being umpire, and a much respected authority on the polo ground, here this former brilliant performer was in his element.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The little man knew most of the players well, and was acquainted with the personal character, merits or delinquencies, of every competing pony.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading After two postponements, the polo tournament at last came off, and provided the community with an exciting entertainment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Colonel and Mrs. Tallboys never missed a single match; he being umpire, and a much respected authority on the polo ground, here this former brilliant performer was in his element.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The little man knew most of the players well, and was acquainted with the personal character, merits or delinquencies, of every competing pony.
performernounUS /pərˈfɔːrmər/
an entertainer who performs a dramatic or musical work for an audience
From this reading Colonel and Mrs. Tallboys never missed a single match; he being umpire, and a much respected authority on the polo ground, here this former brilliant performer was in his element.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading The little man knew most of the players well, and was acquainted with the personal character, merits or delinquencies, of every competing pony.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading The little man knew most of the players well, and was acquainted with the personal character, merits or delinquencies, of every competing pony.
polonounUS /ˈpoʊloʊ/
Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324)
From this reading After two postponements, the polo tournament at last came off, and provided the community with an exciting entertainment.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading The little man knew most of the players well, and was acquainted with the personal character, merits or delinquencies, of every competing pony.
postponementsnounUS /poʊstˈpoʊnmənts/
plural of “postponement” — time during which some action is awaited
From this reading After two postponements, the polo tournament at last came off, and provided the community with an exciting entertainment.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading After two postponements, the polo tournament at last came off, and provided the community with an exciting entertainment.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading Colonel and Mrs. Tallboys never missed a single match; he being umpire, and a much respected authority on the polo ground, here this former brilliant performer was in his element.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading Both teams were in magnificent form, and after a severely contested match, the Chaffinches won by six goals to five, amidst shouts and yells of applause.
shoutsnounUS /ʃaʊts/
plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Both teams were in magnificent form, and after a severely contested match, the Chaffinches won by six goals to five, amidst shouts and yells of applause.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Colonel and Mrs. Tallboys never missed a single match; he being umpire, and a much respected authority on the polo ground, here this former brilliant performer was in his element.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Both teams were in magnificent form, and after a severely contested match, the Chaffinches won by six goals to five, amidst shouts and yells of applause.
Tallboys
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Colonel and Mrs. Tallboys never missed a single match; he being umpire, and a much respected authority on the polo ground, here this former brilliant performer was in his element.
teamsnounUS /tiːmz/
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Both teams were in magnificent form, and after a severely contested match, the Chaffinches won by six goals to five, amidst shouts and yells of applause.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After two postponements, the polo tournament at last came off, and provided the community with an exciting entertainment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Colonel and Mrs. Tallboys never missed a single match; he being umpire, and a much respected authority on the polo ground, here this former brilliant performer was in his element.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading The final, between the Chaffinches and the Marauders, brought all Madras to the Island, on a certain Thursday afternoon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The final, between the Chaffinches and the Marauders, brought all Madras to the Island, on a certain Thursday afternoon.
tournamentnounUS /ˈtʊrnəmənt/
a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner
From this reading After two postponements, the polo tournament at last came off, and provided the community with an exciting entertainment.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After two postponements, the polo tournament at last came off, and provided the community with an exciting entertainment.
umpirenounUS /ˈʌmpaɪər/
an official at a baseball game
From this reading Colonel and Mrs. Tallboys never missed a single match; he being umpire, and a much respected authority on the polo ground, here this former brilliant performer was in his element.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Colonel and Mrs. Tallboys never missed a single match; he being umpire, and a much respected authority on the polo ground, here this former brilliant performer was in his element.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The little man knew most of the players well, and was acquainted with the personal character, merits or delinquencies, of every competing pony.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both teams were in magnificent form, and after a severely contested match, the Chaffinches won by six goals to five, amidst shouts and yells of applause.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After two postponements, the polo tournament at last came off, and provided the community with an exciting entertainment.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading Both teams were in magnificent form, and after a severely contested match, the Chaffinches won by six goals to five, amidst shouts and yells of applause.
yellsnounUS /jelz/
plural of “yell” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Both teams were in magnificent form, and after a severely contested match, the Chaffinches won by six goals to five, amidst shouts and yells of applause.
