used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Tell us something of the idea of the game," I begged, "so that we may understand and enjoy it better."
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading "Tell us something of the idea of the game," I begged, "so that we may understand and enjoy it better."
(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 "Tell us something of the idea of the game," I begged, "so that we may understand and enjoy it better."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I do not know what I expected, but certainly not that which followed.
capturesnounUS /ˈkæptʃərz/
plural of “capture” — the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property
From this reading "They contend for fifteen vir (the equivalent of sixty minutes of earth time), and the side that captures the opponent's queen oftenest is the winner."
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading I do not know what I expected, but certainly not that which followed.
contendverbUS /kənˈtend/
maintain or assert
From this reading "They contend for fifteen vir (the equivalent of sixty minutes of earth time), and the side that captures the opponent's queen oftenest is the winner."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not know what I expected, but certainly not that which followed.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading "They contend for fifteen vir (the equivalent of sixty minutes of earth time), and the side that captures the opponent's queen oftenest is the winner."
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading "Tell us something of the idea of the game," I begged, "so that we may understand and enjoy it better."
equivalentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪvələnt/
a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc
From this reading "They contend for fifteen vir (the equivalent of sixty minutes of earth time), and the side that captures the opponent's queen oftenest is the winner."
Ero
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From this reading I leaned toward Ero Shan.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading I do not know what I expected, but certainly not that which followed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading "They contend for fifteen vir (the equivalent of sixty minutes of earth time), and the side that captures the opponent's queen oftenest is the winner."
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading I do not know what I expected, but certainly not that which followed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "They contend for fifteen vir (the equivalent of sixty minutes of earth time), and the side that captures the opponent's queen oftenest is the winner."
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading "Tell us something of the idea of the game," I begged, "so that we may understand and enjoy it better."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It is simple," he replied.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I leaned toward Ero Shan.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Tell us something of the idea of the game," I begged, "so that we may understand and enjoy it better."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is simple," he replied.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Tell us something of the idea of the game," I begged, "so that we may understand and enjoy it better."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I do not know what I expected, but certainly not that which followed.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading I leaned toward Ero Shan.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Tell us something of the idea of the game," I begged, "so that we may understand and enjoy it better."
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading "They contend for fifteen vir (the equivalent of sixty minutes of earth time), and the side that captures the opponent's queen oftenest is the winner."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not know what I expected, but certainly not that which followed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Tell us something of the idea of the game," I begged, "so that we may understand and enjoy it better."
oftenest
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From this reading "They contend for fifteen vir (the equivalent of sixty minutes of earth time), and the side that captures the opponent's queen oftenest is the winner."
opponent'snounUS /əˈpoʊnənts/
possessive form of “opponent” — a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading "They contend for fifteen vir (the equivalent of sixty minutes of earth time), and the side that captures the opponent's queen oftenest is the winner."
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading "They contend for fifteen vir (the equivalent of sixty minutes of earth time), and the side that captures the opponent's queen oftenest is the winner."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "It is simple," he replied.
Shanmodal verbUS /ʃæn/
the form of “shall” used in the contraction “shan’t”
From this reading I leaned toward Ero Shan.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "They contend for fifteen vir (the equivalent of sixty minutes of earth time), and the side that captures the opponent's queen oftenest is the winner."
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading "It is simple," he replied.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading "They contend for fifteen vir (the equivalent of sixty minutes of earth time), and the side that captures the opponent's queen oftenest is the winner."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Tell us something of the idea of the game," I begged, "so that we may understand and enjoy it better."
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Tell us something of the idea of the game," I begged, "so that we may understand and enjoy it better."
express in words
From this reading "Tell us something of the idea of the game," I begged, "so that we may understand and enjoy it better."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Tell us something of the idea of the game," I begged, "so that we may understand and enjoy it better."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Tell us something of the idea of the game," I begged, "so that we may understand and enjoy it better."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "They contend for fifteen vir (the equivalent of sixty minutes of earth time), and the side that captures the opponent's queen oftenest is the winner."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "They contend for fifteen vir (the equivalent of sixty minutes of earth time), and the side that captures the opponent's queen oftenest is the winner."
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading I leaned toward Ero Shan.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "Tell us something of the idea of the game," I begged, "so that we may understand and enjoy it better."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Tell us something of the idea of the game," I begged, "so that we may understand and enjoy it better."
vir
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "They contend for fifteen vir (the equivalent of sixty minutes of earth time), and the side that captures the opponent's queen oftenest is the winner."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Tell us something of the idea of the game," I begged, "so that we may understand and enjoy it better."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I do not know what I expected, but certainly not that which followed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I do not know what I expected, but certainly not that which followed.
winnernounUS /ˈwɪnər/
the contestant who wins the contest
From this reading "They contend for fifteen vir (the equivalent of sixty minutes of earth time), and the side that captures the opponent's queen oftenest is the winner."
