used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This was a matter of opinion.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Flat bands were negligible and assigned to girls, quarter-rounds and half-rounds were somewhat but not much better, although several orthodox-shaped sleds were fitted with them.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among those whose turns did not come soon was great rivalry in the matter of sled-runners.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Flat bands were negligible and assigned to girls, quarter-rounds and half-rounds were somewhat but not much better, although several orthodox-shaped sleds were fitted with them.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading As between three-quarters and full-round spring runners, however, was room for argument, and endless and partisan discussion obtained.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As between three-quarters and full-round spring runners, however, was room for argument, and endless and partisan discussion obtained.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading Flat bands were negligible and assigned to girls, quarter-rounds and half-rounds were somewhat but not much better, although several orthodox-shaped sleds were fitted with them.
bandsnounUS /bændz/
plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Flat bands were negligible and assigned to girls, quarter-rounds and half-rounds were somewhat but not much better, although several orthodox-shaped sleds were fitted with them.
(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 Flat bands were negligible and assigned to girls, quarter-rounds and half-rounds were somewhat but not much better, although several orthodox-shaped sleds were fitted with them.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading As between three-quarters and full-round spring runners, however, was room for argument, and endless and partisan discussion obtained.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading A question of comparison was the relative wear and brightness of the metals.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Flat bands were negligible and assigned to girls, quarter-rounds and half-rounds were somewhat but not much better, although several orthodox-shaped sleds were fitted with them.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Among those whose turns did not come soon was great rivalry in the matter of sled-runners.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading A question of comparison was the relative wear and brightness of the metals.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Among those whose turns did not come soon was great rivalry in the matter of sled-runners.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading As between three-quarters and full-round spring runners, however, was room for argument, and endless and partisan discussion obtained.
endlessadjectiveUS /ˈendləs/
tiresomely long; seemingly without end
From this reading As between three-quarters and full-round spring runners, however, was room for argument, and endless and partisan discussion obtained.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading Flat bands were negligible and assigned to girls, quarter-rounds and half-rounds were somewhat but not much better, although several orthodox-shaped sleds were fitted with them.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading Flat bands were negligible and assigned to girls, quarter-rounds and half-rounds were somewhat but not much better, although several orthodox-shaped sleds were fitted with them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As between three-quarters and full-round spring runners, however, was room for argument, and endless and partisan discussion obtained.
full-round
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From this reading As between three-quarters and full-round spring runners, however, was room for argument, and endless and partisan discussion obtained.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Flat bands were negligible and assigned to girls, quarter-rounds and half-rounds were somewhat but not much better, although several orthodox-shaped sleds were fitted with them.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Among those whose turns did not come soon was great rivalry in the matter of sled-runners.
half-rounds
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From this reading Flat bands were negligible and assigned to girls, quarter-rounds and half-rounds were somewhat but not much better, although several orthodox-shaped sleds were fitted with them.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading As between three-quarters and full-round spring runners, however, was room for argument, and endless and partisan discussion obtained.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Among those whose turns did not come soon was great rivalry in the matter of sled-runners.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Among those whose turns did not come soon was great rivalry in the matter of sled-runners.
metalsnounUS /ˈmetəlz/
plural of “metal” — any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading A question of comparison was the relative wear and brightness of the metals.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Flat bands were negligible and assigned to girls, quarter-rounds and half-rounds were somewhat but not much better, although several orthodox-shaped sleds were fitted with them.
negligibleadjectiveUS /ˈneɡlədʒəbəl/
so small as to be meaningless; insignificant
From this reading Flat bands were negligible and assigned to girls, quarter-rounds and half-rounds were somewhat but not much better, although several orthodox-shaped sleds were fitted with them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Among those whose turns did not come soon was great rivalry in the matter of sled-runners.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading As between three-quarters and full-round spring runners, however, was room for argument, and endless and partisan discussion obtained.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Among those whose turns did not come soon was great rivalry in the matter of sled-runners.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading This was a matter of opinion.
orthodox-shaped
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From this reading Flat bands were negligible and assigned to girls, quarter-rounds and half-rounds were somewhat but not much better, although several orthodox-shaped sleds were fitted with them.
partisannounUS /ˈpɑːrtəzən/
a fervent and even militant proponent of something
From this reading As between three-quarters and full-round spring runners, however, was room for argument, and endless and partisan discussion obtained.
quarter-rounds
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From this reading Flat bands were negligible and assigned to girls, quarter-rounds and half-rounds were somewhat but not much better, although several orthodox-shaped sleds were fitted with them.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading A question of comparison was the relative wear and brightness of the metals.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading A question of comparison was the relative wear and brightness of the metals.
rivalrynounUS /ˈraɪvəlri/
the act of competing as for profit or a prize
From this reading Among those whose turns did not come soon was great rivalry in the matter of sled-runners.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading As between three-quarters and full-round spring runners, however, was room for argument, and endless and partisan discussion obtained.
runnersnounUS /ˈrʌnərz/
plural of “runner” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading As between three-quarters and full-round spring runners, however, was room for argument, and endless and partisan discussion obtained.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Flat bands were negligible and assigned to girls, quarter-rounds and half-rounds were somewhat but not much better, although several orthodox-shaped sleds were fitted with them.
sled-runners
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From this reading Among those whose turns did not come soon was great rivalry in the matter of sled-runners.
sledsnounUS /sledz/
plural of “sled” — a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading Flat bands were negligible and assigned to girls, quarter-rounds and half-rounds were somewhat but not much better, although several orthodox-shaped sleds were fitted with them.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Flat bands were negligible and assigned to girls, quarter-rounds and half-rounds were somewhat but not much better, although several orthodox-shaped sleds were fitted with them.
in the near future
From this reading Among those whose turns did not come soon was great rivalry in the matter of sled-runners.
the season of growth
From this reading As between three-quarters and full-round spring runners, however, was room for argument, and endless and partisan discussion obtained.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Among those whose turns did not come soon was great rivalry in the matter of sled-runners.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Flat bands were negligible and assigned to girls, quarter-rounds and half-rounds were somewhat but not much better, although several orthodox-shaped sleds were fitted with them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was a matter of opinion.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Among those whose turns did not come soon was great rivalry in the matter of sled-runners.
three-quartersnounUS /ˌθriːˈkwɔːrtərz/
three of four equal parts
From this reading As between three-quarters and full-round spring runners, however, was room for argument, and endless and partisan discussion obtained.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Flat bands were negligible and assigned to girls, quarter-rounds and half-rounds were somewhat but not much better, although several orthodox-shaped sleds were fitted with them.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading Among those whose turns did not come soon was great rivalry in the matter of sled-runners.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among those whose turns did not come soon was great rivalry in the matter of sled-runners.
be dressed in
From this reading A question of comparison was the relative wear and brightness of the metals.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Flat bands were negligible and assigned to girls, quarter-rounds and half-rounds were somewhat but not much better, although several orthodox-shaped sleds were fitted with them.
belonging to which person
From this reading Among those whose turns did not come soon was great rivalry in the matter of sled-runners.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Flat bands were negligible and assigned to girls, quarter-rounds and half-rounds were somewhat but not much better, although several orthodox-shaped sleds were fitted with them.
