used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few of the more reckless among us extemporised a game of polo.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading A few of the more reckless among us extemporised a game of polo.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Most people know, though some may not, that this is a game played on horseback with a club and ball--a species of equestrian "hockey," as it is styled in England, "shinty" in Scotland.
ant-hills
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From this reading Our state of preparation for the game may be understood when I say that we had indifferent and untrained horses, that the ground was very uneven and covered with huge ant-hills, while the riders were not expert--at least, not at polo.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Most people know, though some may not, that this is a game played on horseback with a club and ball--a species of equestrian "hockey," as it is styled in England, "shinty" in Scotland.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Our state of preparation for the game may be understood when I say that we had indifferent and untrained horses, that the ground was very uneven and covered with huge ant-hills, while the riders were not expert--at least, not at polo.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Most people know, though some may not, that this is a game played on horseback with a club and ball--a species of equestrian "hockey," as it is styled in England, "shinty" in Scotland.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be well done it requires good and trained horses, a wide expanse of level country, and expert riders.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Most people know, though some may not, that this is a game played on horseback with a club and ball--a species of equestrian "hockey," as it is styled in England, "shinty" in Scotland.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading To be well done it requires good and trained horses, a wide expanse of level country, and expert riders.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading Our state of preparation for the game may be understood when I say that we had indifferent and untrained horses, that the ground was very uneven and covered with huge ant-hills, while the riders were not expert--at least, not at polo.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading To be well done it requires good and trained horses, a wide expanse of level country, and expert riders.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Most people know, though some may not, that this is a game played on horseback with a club and ball--a species of equestrian "hockey," as it is styled in England, "shinty" in Scotland.
equestrianadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwestriən/
of or relating to or composed of knights
From this reading Most people know, though some may not, that this is a game played on horseback with a club and ball--a species of equestrian "hockey," as it is styled in England, "shinty" in Scotland.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading To be well done it requires good and trained horses, a wide expanse of level country, and expert riders.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading To be well done it requires good and trained horses, a wide expanse of level country, and expert riders.
extemporised
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From this reading A few of the more reckless among us extemporised a game of polo.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few of the more reckless among us extemporised a game of polo.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Our state of preparation for the game may be understood when I say that we had indifferent and untrained horses, that the ground was very uneven and covered with huge ant-hills, while the riders were not expert--at least, not at polo.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading A few of the more reckless among us extemporised a game of polo.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading To be well done it requires good and trained horses, a wide expanse of level country, and expert riders.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading We got sticks, however, and went at it.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Our state of preparation for the game may be understood when I say that we had indifferent and untrained horses, that the ground was very uneven and covered with huge ant-hills, while the riders were not expert--at least, not at polo.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Our state of preparation for the game may be understood when I say that we had indifferent and untrained horses, that the ground was very uneven and covered with huge ant-hills, while the riders were not expert--at least, not at polo.
hockeynounUS /ˈhɑːki/
a game resembling ice hockey that is played on an open field; two opposing teams use curved hockey sticks try to drive a ball into the opponents' net
From this reading Most people know, though some may not, that this is a game played on horseback with a club and ball--a species of equestrian "hockey," as it is styled in England, "shinty" in Scotland.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading Most people know, though some may not, that this is a game played on horseback with a club and ball--a species of equestrian "hockey," as it is styled in England, "shinty" in Scotland.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading To be well done it requires good and trained horses, a wide expanse of level country, and expert riders.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading We got sticks, however, and went at it.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Our state of preparation for the game may be understood when I say that we had indifferent and untrained horses, that the ground was very uneven and covered with huge ant-hills, while the riders were not expert--at least, not at polo.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Our state of preparation for the game may be understood when I say that we had indifferent and untrained horses, that the ground was very uneven and covered with huge ant-hills, while the riders were not expert--at least, not at polo.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Most people know, though some may not, that this is a game played on horseback with a club and ball--a species of equestrian "hockey," as it is styled in England, "shinty" in Scotland.
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading Our state of preparation for the game may be understood when I say that we had indifferent and untrained horses, that the ground was very uneven and covered with huge ant-hills, while the riders were not expert--at least, not at polo.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Most people know, though some may not, that this is a game played on horseback with a club and ball--a species of equestrian "hockey," as it is styled in England, "shinty" in Scotland.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Most people know, though some may not, that this is a game played on horseback with a club and ball--a species of equestrian "hockey," as it is styled in England, "shinty" in Scotland.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Most people know, though some may not, that this is a game played on horseback with a club and ball--a species of equestrian "hockey," as it is styled in England, "shinty" in Scotland.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Our state of preparation for the game may be understood when I say that we had indifferent and untrained horses, that the ground was very uneven and covered with huge ant-hills, while the riders were not expert--at least, not at polo.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading To be well done it requires good and trained horses, a wide expanse of level country, and expert riders.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Most people know, though some may not, that this is a game played on horseback with a club and ball--a species of equestrian "hockey," as it is styled in England, "shinty" in Scotland.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A few of the more reckless among us extemporised a game of polo.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most people know, though some may not, that this is a game played on horseback with a club and ball--a species of equestrian "hockey," as it is styled in England, "shinty" in Scotland.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Most people know, though some may not, that this is a game played on horseback with a club and ball--a species of equestrian "hockey," as it is styled in England, "shinty" in Scotland.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few of the more reckless among us extemporised a game of polo.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Most people know, though some may not, that this is a game played on horseback with a club and ball--a species of equestrian "hockey," as it is styled in England, "shinty" in Scotland.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our state of preparation for the game may be understood when I say that we had indifferent and untrained horses, that the ground was very uneven and covered with huge ant-hills, while the riders were not expert--at least, not at polo.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Most people know, though some may not, that this is a game played on horseback with a club and ball--a species of equestrian "hockey," as it is styled in England, "shinty" in Scotland.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Most people know, though some may not, that this is a game played on horseback with a club and ball--a species of equestrian "hockey," as it is styled in England, "shinty" in Scotland.
polonounUS /ˈpoʊloʊ/
Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324)
From this reading A few of the more reckless among us extemporised a game of polo.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Our state of preparation for the game may be understood when I say that we had indifferent and untrained horses, that the ground was very uneven and covered with huge ant-hills, while the riders were not expert--at least, not at polo.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading A few of the more reckless among us extemporised a game of polo.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading To be well done it requires good and trained horses, a wide expanse of level country, and expert riders.
ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading To be well done it requires good and trained horses, a wide expanse of level country, and expert riders.
express in words
From this reading Our state of preparation for the game may be understood when I say that we had indifferent and untrained horses, that the ground was very uneven and covered with huge ant-hills, while the riders were not expert--at least, not at polo.
ScotlandnounUS /ˈskɑːtlənd/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading Most people know, though some may not, that this is a game played on horseback with a club and ball--a species of equestrian "hockey," as it is styled in England, "shinty" in Scotland.
shinty
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From this reading Most people know, though some may not, that this is a game played on horseback with a club and ball--a species of equestrian "hockey," as it is styled in England, "shinty" in Scotland.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Most people know, though some may not, that this is a game played on horseback with a club and ball--a species of equestrian "hockey," as it is styled in England, "shinty" in Scotland.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading Most people know, though some may not, that this is a game played on horseback with a club and ball--a species of equestrian "hockey," as it is styled in England, "shinty" in Scotland.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Our state of preparation for the game may be understood when I say that we had indifferent and untrained horses, that the ground was very uneven and covered with huge ant-hills, while the riders were not expert--at least, not at polo.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading We got sticks, however, and went at it.
styledverbUS /staɪld/
past form of “style” — designate by an identifying term
From this reading Most people know, though some may not, that this is a game played on horseback with a club and ball--a species of equestrian "hockey," as it is styled in England, "shinty" in Scotland.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Most people know, though some may not, that this is a game played on horseback with a club and ball--a species of equestrian "hockey," as it is styled in England, "shinty" in Scotland.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A few of the more reckless among us extemporised a game of polo.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Most people know, though some may not, that this is a game played on horseback with a club and ball--a species of equestrian "hockey," as it is styled in England, "shinty" in Scotland.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Most people know, though some may not, that this is a game played on horseback with a club and ball--a species of equestrian "hockey," as it is styled in England, "shinty" in Scotland.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To be well done it requires good and trained horses, a wide expanse of level country, and expert riders.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading To be well done it requires good and trained horses, a wide expanse of level country, and expert riders.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Our state of preparation for the game may be understood when I say that we had indifferent and untrained horses, that the ground was very uneven and covered with huge ant-hills, while the riders were not expert--at least, not at polo.
unevenadjectiveUS /əˈniːvən/
not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture
From this reading Our state of preparation for the game may be understood when I say that we had indifferent and untrained horses, that the ground was very uneven and covered with huge ant-hills, while the riders were not expert--at least, not at polo.
untrainedadjectiveUS /ənˈtreɪnd/
not disciplined or conditioned or made adept by training
From this reading Our state of preparation for the game may be understood when I say that we had indifferent and untrained horses, that the ground was very uneven and covered with huge ant-hills, while the riders were not expert--at least, not at polo.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A few of the more reckless among us extemporised a game of polo.
precisely as stated
From this reading Our state of preparation for the game may be understood when I say that we had indifferent and untrained horses, that the ground was very uneven and covered with huge ant-hills, while the riders were not expert--at least, not at polo.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our state of preparation for the game may be understood when I say that we had indifferent and untrained horses, that the ground was very uneven and covered with huge ant-hills, while the riders were not expert--at least, not at polo.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Our state of preparation for the game may be understood when I say that we had indifferent and untrained horses, that the ground was very uneven and covered with huge ant-hills, while the riders were not expert--at least, not at polo.
(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 To be well done it requires good and trained horses, a wide expanse of level country, and expert riders.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading We got sticks, however, and went at it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Our state of preparation for the game may be understood when I say that we had indifferent and untrained horses, that the ground was very uneven and covered with huge ant-hills, while the riders were not expert--at least, not at polo.
at the time that
From this reading Our state of preparation for the game may be understood when I say that we had indifferent and untrained horses, that the ground was very uneven and covered with huge ant-hills, while the riders were not expert--at least, not at polo.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Our state of preparation for the game may be understood when I say that we had indifferent and untrained horses, that the ground was very uneven and covered with huge ant-hills, while the riders were not expert--at least, not at polo.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading To be well done it requires good and trained horses, a wide expanse of level country, and expert riders.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Most people know, though some may not, that this is a game played on horseback with a club and ball--a species of equestrian "hockey," as it is styled in England, "shinty" in Scotland.
