used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NAT GETS HER CHANCE St. Etheldreda's played their first match for the shield on their own ground a couple of weeks later.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As there were quite a number of schools competing and the county was rather a straggling one, the competitors had been divided into two groups, North and South.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading St. Etheldreda's had had a good practice the day before the match and Deirdre Samways, having put another player into her place, was watching the team critically and felt really satisfied at the progress the first eleven had made in so short a time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As there were quite a number of schools competing and the county was rather a straggling one, the competitors had been divided into two groups, North and South.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading St. Etheldreda's had had a good practice the day before the match and Deirdre Samways, having put another player into her place, was watching the team critically and felt really satisfied at the progress the first eleven had made in so short a time.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As there were quite a number of schools competing and the county was rather a straggling one, the competitors had been divided into two groups, North and South.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was hoped to finish the tournament before the Christmas vacation, so the matches were hurried on as fast as possible.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading NAT GETS HER CHANCE St. Etheldreda's played their first match for the shield on their own ground a couple of weeks later.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading It was hoped to finish the tournament before the Christmas vacation, so the matches were hurried on as fast as possible.
competingverbUS /kəmˈpiːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “compete” — compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading As there were quite a number of schools competing and the county was rather a straggling one, the competitors had been divided into two groups, North and South.
competitionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/
a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers
From this reading A defeated team dropped out of the competition, and the two surviving teams--one from each group--met in the Final.
competitorsnounUS /kəmˈpetətərz/
plural of “competitor” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading As there were quite a number of schools competing and the county was rather a straggling one, the competitors had been divided into two groups, North and South.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading As there were quite a number of schools competing and the county was rather a straggling one, the competitors had been divided into two groups, North and South.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading NAT GETS HER CHANCE St. Etheldreda's played their first match for the shield on their own ground a couple of weeks later.
criticallyadverbUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəli/
in a critical manner
From this reading St. Etheldreda's had had a good practice the day before the match and Deirdre Samways, having put another player into her place, was watching the team critically and felt really satisfied at the progress the first eleven had made in so short a time.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading St. Etheldreda's had had a good practice the day before the match and Deirdre Samways, having put another player into her place, was watching the team critically and felt really satisfied at the progress the first eleven had made in so short a time.
defeatedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfiːtəd/
beaten or overcome; not victorious
From this reading A defeated team dropped out of the competition, and the two surviving teams--one from each group--met in the Final.
Deirdre
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From this reading St. Etheldreda's had had a good practice the day before the match and Deirdre Samways, having put another player into her place, was watching the team critically and felt really satisfied at the progress the first eleven had made in so short a time.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading As there were quite a number of schools competing and the county was rather a straggling one, the competitors had been divided into two groups, North and South.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading A defeated team dropped out of the competition, and the two surviving teams--one from each group--met in the Final.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A defeated team dropped out of the competition, and the two surviving teams--one from each group--met in the Final.
being one more than ten
From this reading St. Etheldreda's had had a good practice the day before the match and Deirdre Samways, having put another player into her place, was watching the team critically and felt really satisfied at the progress the first eleven had made in so short a time.
Etheldreda's
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From this reading NAT GETS HER CHANCE St. Etheldreda's played their first match for the shield on their own ground a couple of weeks later.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading It was hoped to finish the tournament before the Christmas vacation, so the matches were hurried on as fast as possible.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading St. Etheldreda's had had a good practice the day before the match and Deirdre Samways, having put another player into her place, was watching the team critically and felt really satisfied at the progress the first eleven had made in so short a time.
FinaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading A defeated team dropped out of the competition, and the two surviving teams--one from each group--met in the Final.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading It was hoped to finish the tournament before the Christmas vacation, so the matches were hurried on as fast as possible.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading NAT GETS HER CHANCE St. Etheldreda's played their first match for the shield on their own ground a couple of weeks later.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading NAT GETS HER CHANCE St. Etheldreda's played their first match for the shield on their own ground a couple of weeks later.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A defeated team dropped out of the competition, and the two surviving teams--one from each group--met in the Final.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading NAT GETS HER CHANCE St. Etheldreda's played their first match for the shield on their own ground a couple of weeks later.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading St. Etheldreda's had had a good practice the day before the match and Deirdre Samways, having put another player into her place, was watching the team critically and felt really satisfied at the progress the first eleven had made in so short a time.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading NAT GETS HER CHANCE St. Etheldreda's played their first match for the shield on their own ground a couple of weeks later.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading A defeated team dropped out of the competition, and the two surviving teams--one from each group--met in the Final.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading As there were quite a number of schools competing and the county was rather a straggling one, the competitors had been divided into two groups, North and South.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As there were quite a number of schools competing and the county was rather a straggling one, the competitors had been divided into two groups, North and South.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading St. Etheldreda's had had a good practice the day before the match and Deirdre Samways, having put another player into her place, was watching the team critically and felt really satisfied at the progress the first eleven had made in so short a time.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading NAT GETS HER CHANCE St. Etheldreda's played their first match for the shield on their own ground a couple of weeks later.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading It was hoped to finish the tournament before the Christmas vacation, so the matches were hurried on as fast as possible.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading It was hoped to finish the tournament before the Christmas vacation, so the matches were hurried on as fast as possible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A defeated team dropped out of the competition, and the two surviving teams--one from each group--met in the Final.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As there were quite a number of schools competing and the county was rather a straggling one, the competitors had been divided into two groups, North and South.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was hoped to finish the tournament before the Christmas vacation, so the matches were hurried on as fast as possible.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading NAT GETS HER CHANCE St. Etheldreda's played their first match for the shield on their own ground a couple of weeks later.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading St. Etheldreda's had had a good practice the day before the match and Deirdre Samways, having put another player into her place, was watching the team critically and felt really satisfied at the progress the first eleven had made in so short a time.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading NAT GETS HER CHANCE St. Etheldreda's played their first match for the shield on their own ground a couple of weeks later.
matchesnounUS /ˈmætʃəz/
plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
From this reading It was hoped to finish the tournament before the Christmas vacation, so the matches were hurried on as fast as possible.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading A defeated team dropped out of the competition, and the two surviving teams--one from each group--met in the Final.
NAT
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From this reading NAT GETS HER CHANCE St. Etheldreda's played their first match for the shield on their own ground a couple of weeks later.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading As there were quite a number of schools competing and the county was rather a straggling one, the competitors had been divided into two groups, North and South.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading As there were quite a number of schools competing and the county was rather a straggling one, the competitors had been divided into two groups, North and South.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NAT GETS HER CHANCE St. Etheldreda's played their first match for the shield on their own ground a couple of weeks later.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading NAT GETS HER CHANCE St. Etheldreda's played their first match for the shield on their own ground a couple of weeks later.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As there were quite a number of schools competing and the county was rather a straggling one, the competitors had been divided into two groups, North and South.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A defeated team dropped out of the competition, and the two surviving teams--one from each group--met in the Final.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading NAT GETS HER CHANCE St. Etheldreda's played their first match for the shield on their own ground a couple of weeks later.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading St. Etheldreda's had had a good practice the day before the match and Deirdre Samways, having put another player into her place, was watching the team critically and felt really satisfied at the progress the first eleven had made in so short a time.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading NAT GETS HER CHANCE St. Etheldreda's played their first match for the shield on their own ground a couple of weeks later.
playernounUS /ˈpleɪər/
a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading St. Etheldreda's had had a good practice the day before the match and Deirdre Samways, having put another player into her place, was watching the team critically and felt really satisfied at the progress the first eleven had made in so short a time.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It was hoped to finish the tournament before the Christmas vacation, so the matches were hurried on as fast as possible.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading St. Etheldreda's had had a good practice the day before the match and Deirdre Samways, having put another player into her place, was watching the team critically and felt really satisfied at the progress the first eleven had made in so short a time.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading St. Etheldreda's had had a good practice the day before the match and Deirdre Samways, having put another player into her place, was watching the team critically and felt really satisfied at the progress the first eleven had made in so short a time.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading St. Etheldreda's had had a good practice the day before the match and Deirdre Samways, having put another player into her place, was watching the team critically and felt really satisfied at the progress the first eleven had made in so short a time.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading As there were quite a number of schools competing and the county was rather a straggling one, the competitors had been divided into two groups, North and South.
on the contrary
From this reading As there were quite a number of schools competing and the county was rather a straggling one, the competitors had been divided into two groups, North and South.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading St. Etheldreda's had had a good practice the day before the match and Deirdre Samways, having put another player into her place, was watching the team critically and felt really satisfied at the progress the first eleven had made in so short a time.
Samways
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From this reading St. Etheldreda's had had a good practice the day before the match and Deirdre Samways, having put another player into her place, was watching the team critically and felt really satisfied at the progress the first eleven had made in so short a time.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading St. Etheldreda's had had a good practice the day before the match and Deirdre Samways, having put another player into her place, was watching the team critically and felt really satisfied at the progress the first eleven had made in so short a time.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading As there were quite a number of schools competing and the county was rather a straggling one, the competitors had been divided into two groups, North and South.
shieldnounUS /ʃiːld/
a protective covering or structure
From this reading NAT GETS HER CHANCE St. Etheldreda's played their first match for the shield on their own ground a couple of weeks later.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading St. Etheldreda's had had a good practice the day before the match and Deirdre Samways, having put another player into her place, was watching the team critically and felt really satisfied at the progress the first eleven had made in so short a time.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was hoped to finish the tournament before the Christmas vacation, so the matches were hurried on as fast as possible.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading As there were quite a number of schools competing and the county was rather a straggling one, the competitors had been divided into two groups, North and South.
St
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From this reading NAT GETS HER CHANCE St. Etheldreda's played their first match for the shield on their own ground a couple of weeks later.
stragglingadjective
spreading out in different directions or distributed irregularly
From this reading As there were quite a number of schools competing and the county was rather a straggling one, the competitors had been divided into two groups, North and South.
survivingadjectiveUS /sərˈvaɪvɪŋ/
still in existence
From this reading A defeated team dropped out of the competition, and the two surviving teams--one from each group--met in the Final.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading A defeated team dropped out of the competition, and the two surviving teams--one from each group--met in the Final.
teamsnounUS /tiːmz/
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading A defeated team dropped out of the competition, and the two surviving teams--one from each group--met in the Final.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NAT GETS HER CHANCE St. Etheldreda's played their first match for the shield on their own ground a couple of weeks later.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading NAT GETS HER CHANCE St. Etheldreda's played their first match for the shield on their own ground a couple of weeks later.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As there were quite a number of schools competing and the county was rather a straggling one, the competitors had been divided into two groups, North and South.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading St. Etheldreda's had had a good practice the day before the match and Deirdre Samways, having put another player into her place, was watching the team critically and felt really satisfied at the progress the first eleven had made in so short a time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was hoped to finish the tournament before the Christmas vacation, so the matches were hurried on as fast as possible.
tournamentnounUS /ˈtʊrnəmənt/
a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner
From this reading It was hoped to finish the tournament before the Christmas vacation, so the matches were hurried on as fast as possible.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As there were quite a number of schools competing and the county was rather a straggling one, the competitors had been divided into two groups, North and South.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading It was hoped to finish the tournament before the Christmas vacation, so the matches were hurried on as fast as possible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As there were quite a number of schools competing and the county was rather a straggling one, the competitors had been divided into two groups, North and South.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading St. Etheldreda's had had a good practice the day before the match and Deirdre Samways, having put another player into her place, was watching the team critically and felt really satisfied at the progress the first eleven had made in so short a time.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading NAT GETS HER CHANCE St. Etheldreda's played their first match for the shield on their own ground a couple of weeks later.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As there were quite a number of schools competing and the county was rather a straggling one, the competitors had been divided into two groups, North and South.
