adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SCIENTIFIC GOLF People are continually writing to the papers--or it may be one solitary enthusiast who writes under a number of pseudonyms--on the subject of sport, and the over-doing of the same by the modern young man.
able-bodiedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəlˈbɑːdid/
having a strong healthy body
From this reading There ought not to be a single able-bodied infant in the British Isles who has not foozled a drive.
absurdadjectiveUS /əbˈsɜːrd/
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading I propose to report my doings with the professor on the links at some length, in order to refute this absurd view.
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 I recall one letter in which "Efficiency" gave it as his opinion that if the Young Man played less golf and did more drill, he would be all the better for it.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SCIENTIFIC GOLF People are continually writing to the papers--or it may be one solitary enthusiast who writes under a number of pseudonyms--on the subject of sport, and the over-doing of the same by the modern young man.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SCIENTIFIC GOLF People are continually writing to the papers--or it may be one solitary enthusiast who writes under a number of pseudonyms--on the subject of sport, and the over-doing of the same by the modern young man.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I recall one letter in which "Efficiency" gave it as his opinion that if the Young Man played less golf and did more drill, he would be all the better for it.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I propose to report my doings with the professor on the links at some length, in order to refute this absurd view.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SCIENTIFIC GOLF People are continually writing to the papers--or it may be one solitary enthusiast who writes under a number of pseudonyms--on the subject of sport, and the over-doing of the same by the modern young man.
beginverbUS /bɪˈɡɪn/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Everybody ought to play golf, and nobody can begin it too soon.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(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 I recall one letter in which "Efficiency" gave it as his opinion that if the Young Man played less golf and did more drill, he would be all the better for it.
BritishnounUS /ˈbrɪtɪʃ/
the people of Great Britain
From this reading There ought not to be a single able-bodied infant in the British Isles who has not foozled a drive.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SCIENTIFIC GOLF People are continually writing to the papers--or it may be one solitary enthusiast who writes under a number of pseudonyms--on the subject of sport, and the over-doing of the same by the modern young man.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Everybody ought to play golf, and nobody can begin it too soon.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading SCIENTIFIC GOLF People are continually writing to the papers--or it may be one solitary enthusiast who writes under a number of pseudonyms--on the subject of sport, and the over-doing of the same by the modern young man.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I recall one letter in which "Efficiency" gave it as his opinion that if the Young Man played less golf and did more drill, he would be all the better for it.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading I propose to report my doings with the professor on the links at some length, in order to refute this absurd view.
drillverbUS /drɪl/
make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
From this reading I recall one letter in which "Efficiency" gave it as his opinion that if the Young Man played less golf and did more drill, he would be all the better for it.
driveverbUS /draɪv/
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading There ought not to be a single able-bodied infant in the British Isles who has not foozled a drive.
EfficiencynounUS /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
the ratio of the output to the input of any system
From this reading I recall one letter in which "Efficiency" gave it as his opinion that if the Young Man played less golf and did more drill, he would be all the better for it.
enthusiastnounUS /enˈθuːziæst/
an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity
From this reading SCIENTIFIC GOLF People are continually writing to the papers--or it may be one solitary enthusiast who writes under a number of pseudonyms--on the subject of sport, and the over-doing of the same by the modern young man.
EverybodypronounUS /ˈevribɑːdi/
every person
From this reading Everybody ought to play golf, and nobody can begin it too soon.
foozled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There ought not to be a single able-bodied infant in the British Isles who has not foozled a drive.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I recall one letter in which "Efficiency" gave it as his opinion that if the Young Man played less golf and did more drill, he would be all the better for it.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I recall one letter in which "Efficiency" gave it as his opinion that if the Young Man played less golf and did more drill, he would be all the better for it.
GOLFnounUS /ɡɑːlf/
a game played on a large open course with 9 or 18 holes; the object is use as few strokes as possible in playing all the holes
From this reading SCIENTIFIC GOLF People are continually writing to the papers--or it may be one solitary enthusiast who writes under a number of pseudonyms--on the subject of sport, and the over-doing of the same by the modern young man.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There ought not to be a single able-bodied infant in the British Isles who has not foozled a drive.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I recall one letter in which "Efficiency" gave it as his opinion that if the Young Man played less golf and did more drill, he would be all the better for it.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I recall one letter in which "Efficiency" gave it as his opinion that if the Young Man played less golf and did more drill, he would be all the better for it.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I recall one letter in which "Efficiency" gave it as his opinion that if the Young Man played less golf and did more drill, he would be all the better for it.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I recall one letter in which "Efficiency" gave it as his opinion that if the Young Man played less golf and did more drill, he would be all the better for it.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I recall one letter in which "Efficiency" gave it as his opinion that if the Young Man played less golf and did more drill, he would be all the better for it.
infantnounUS /ˈɪnfənt/
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading There ought not to be a single able-bodied infant in the British Isles who has not foozled a drive.
IslesnounUS /aɪlz/
plural of “isle” — a small island
From this reading There ought not to be a single able-bodied infant in the British Isles who has not foozled a drive.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SCIENTIFIC GOLF People are continually writing to the papers--or it may be one solitary enthusiast who writes under a number of pseudonyms--on the subject of sport, and the over-doing of the same by the modern young man.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading I propose to report my doings with the professor on the links at some length, in order to refute this absurd view.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading I recall one letter in which "Efficiency" gave it as his opinion that if the Young Man played less golf and did more drill, he would be all the better for it.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading I recall one letter in which "Efficiency" gave it as his opinion that if the Young Man played less golf and did more drill, he would be all the better for it.
linksnounUS /lɪŋks/
a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore
From this reading I propose to report my doings with the professor on the links at some length, in order to refute this absurd view.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading SCIENTIFIC GOLF People are continually writing to the papers--or it may be one solitary enthusiast who writes under a number of pseudonyms--on the subject of sport, and the over-doing of the same by the modern young man.
maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading SCIENTIFIC GOLF People are continually writing to the papers--or it may be one solitary enthusiast who writes under a number of pseudonyms--on the subject of sport, and the over-doing of the same by the modern young man.
modernadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdərn/
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading SCIENTIFIC GOLF People are continually writing to the papers--or it may be one solitary enthusiast who writes under a number of pseudonyms--on the subject of sport, and the over-doing of the same by the modern young man.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I recall one letter in which "Efficiency" gave it as his opinion that if the Young Man played less golf and did more drill, he would be all the better for it.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I propose to report my doings with the professor on the links at some length, in order to refute this absurd view.
nobodypronounUS /ˈnoʊbɑːdiː/
no person; not anyone
From this reading Everybody ought to play golf, and nobody can begin it too soon.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There ought not to be a single able-bodied infant in the British Isles who has not foozled a drive.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading SCIENTIFIC GOLF People are continually writing to the papers--or it may be one solitary enthusiast who writes under a number of pseudonyms--on the subject of sport, and the over-doing of the same by the modern young man.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SCIENTIFIC GOLF People are continually writing to the papers--or it may be one solitary enthusiast who writes under a number of pseudonyms--on the subject of sport, and the over-doing of the same by the modern young man.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SCIENTIFIC GOLF People are continually writing to the papers--or it may be one solitary enthusiast who writes under a number of pseudonyms--on the subject of sport, and the over-doing of the same by the modern young man.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading SCIENTIFIC GOLF People are continually writing to the papers--or it may be one solitary enthusiast who writes under a number of pseudonyms--on the subject of sport, and the over-doing of the same by the modern young man.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading I recall one letter in which "Efficiency" gave it as his opinion that if the Young Man played less golf and did more drill, he would be all the better for it.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading SCIENTIFIC GOLF People are continually writing to the papers--or it may be one solitary enthusiast who writes under a number of pseudonyms--on the subject of sport, and the over-doing of the same by the modern young man.
ordernounUS /ˈɔːrdər/
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading I propose to report my doings with the professor on the links at some length, in order to refute this absurd view.
oughtmodal verbUS /ɔːt/
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Everybody ought to play golf, and nobody can begin it too soon.
over-doing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SCIENTIFIC GOLF People are continually writing to the papers--or it may be one solitary enthusiast who writes under a number of pseudonyms--on the subject of sport, and the over-doing of the same by the modern young man.
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading SCIENTIFIC GOLF People are continually writing to the papers--or it may be one solitary enthusiast who writes under a number of pseudonyms--on the subject of sport, and the over-doing of the same by the modern young man.
PeoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading SCIENTIFIC GOLF People are continually writing to the papers--or it may be one solitary enthusiast who writes under a number of pseudonyms--on the subject of sport, and the over-doing of the same by the modern young man.
playverbUS /pleɪ/
participate in games or sport
From this reading Everybody ought to play golf, and nobody can begin it too soon.
playedadjectiveUS /pleɪd/
(of games) engaged in
From this reading I recall one letter in which "Efficiency" gave it as his opinion that if the Young Man played less golf and did more drill, he would be all the better for it.
professornounUS /prəˈfesər/
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading I propose to report my doings with the professor on the links at some length, in order to refute this absurd view.
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading I propose to report my doings with the professor on the links at some length, in order to refute this absurd view.
pseudonymsnounUS /ˈsuːdənɪmz/
plural of “pseudonym” — a fictitious name used when the person performs a particular social role
From this reading SCIENTIFIC GOLF People are continually writing to the papers--or it may be one solitary enthusiast who writes under a number of pseudonyms--on the subject of sport, and the over-doing of the same by the modern young man.
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading I recall one letter in which "Efficiency" gave it as his opinion that if the Young Man played less golf and did more drill, he would be all the better for it.
refuteverbUS /rɪˈfjuːt/
overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
From this reading I propose to report my doings with the professor on the links at some length, in order to refute this absurd view.
reportverbUS /riˈpɔːrt/
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading I propose to report my doings with the professor on the links at some length, in order to refute this absurd view.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading SCIENTIFIC GOLF People are continually writing to the papers--or it may be one solitary enthusiast who writes under a number of pseudonyms--on the subject of sport, and the over-doing of the same by the modern young man.
SCIENTIFICadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading SCIENTIFIC GOLF People are continually writing to the papers--or it may be one solitary enthusiast who writes under a number of pseudonyms--on the subject of sport, and the over-doing of the same by the modern young man.
singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading There ought not to be a single able-bodied infant in the British Isles who has not foozled a drive.
solitaryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləteri/
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading SCIENTIFIC GOLF People are continually writing to the papers--or it may be one solitary enthusiast who writes under a number of pseudonyms--on the subject of sport, and the over-doing of the same by the modern young man.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I propose to report my doings with the professor on the links at some length, in order to refute this absurd view.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Everybody ought to play golf, and nobody can begin it too soon.
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading SCIENTIFIC GOLF People are continually writing to the papers--or it may be one solitary enthusiast who writes under a number of pseudonyms--on the subject of sport, and the over-doing of the same by the modern young man.
subjectnounUS /səbˈdʒekt/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading SCIENTIFIC GOLF People are continually writing to the papers--or it may be one solitary enthusiast who writes under a number of pseudonyms--on the subject of sport, and the over-doing of the same by the modern young man.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I recall one letter in which "Efficiency" gave it as his opinion that if the Young Man played less golf and did more drill, he would be all the better for it.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SCIENTIFIC GOLF People are continually writing to the papers--or it may be one solitary enthusiast who writes under a number of pseudonyms--on the subject of sport, and the over-doing of the same by the modern young man.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There ought not to be a single able-bodied infant in the British Isles who has not foozled a drive.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I propose to report my doings with the professor on the links at some length, in order to refute this absurd view.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SCIENTIFIC GOLF People are continually writing to the papers--or it may be one solitary enthusiast who writes under a number of pseudonyms--on the subject of sport, and the over-doing of the same by the modern young man.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Everybody ought to play golf, and nobody can begin it too soon.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading SCIENTIFIC GOLF People are continually writing to the papers--or it may be one solitary enthusiast who writes under a number of pseudonyms--on the subject of sport, and the over-doing of the same by the modern young man.
viewnounUS /vjuː/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading I propose to report my doings with the professor on the links at some length, in order to refute this absurd view.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I recall one letter in which "Efficiency" gave it as his opinion that if the Young Man played less golf and did more drill, he would be all the better for it.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading SCIENTIFIC GOLF People are continually writing to the papers--or it may be one solitary enthusiast who writes under a number of pseudonyms--on the subject of sport, and the over-doing of the same by the modern young man.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I propose to report my doings with the professor on the links at some length, in order to refute this absurd view.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I recall one letter in which "Efficiency" gave it as his opinion that if the Young Man played less golf and did more drill, he would be all the better for it.
writesverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading SCIENTIFIC GOLF People are continually writing to the papers--or it may be one solitary enthusiast who writes under a number of pseudonyms--on the subject of sport, and the over-doing of the same by the modern young man.
writingnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋ/
the act of creating written works
From this reading SCIENTIFIC GOLF People are continually writing to the papers--or it may be one solitary enthusiast who writes under a number of pseudonyms--on the subject of sport, and the over-doing of the same by the modern young man.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading SCIENTIFIC GOLF People are continually writing to the papers--or it may be one solitary enthusiast who writes under a number of pseudonyms--on the subject of sport, and the over-doing of the same by the modern young man.
