used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the first few practices it had the disadvantage of a constant series of falls, generally upon the back of his head; but he soon developed an increasing capacity of balance and an intensity of speed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the first few practices it had the disadvantage of a constant series of falls, generally upon the back of his head; but he soon developed an increasing capacity of balance and an intensity of speed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the first few practices it had the disadvantage of a constant series of falls, generally upon the back of his head; but he soon developed an increasing capacity of balance and an intensity of speed.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Winn's way of playing bandy was to play as if there wasn't any ice.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Winn's way of playing bandy was to play as if there wasn't any ice.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In the first few practices it had the disadvantage of a constant series of falls, generally upon the back of his head; but he soon developed an increasing capacity of balance and an intensity of speed.
balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
From this reading In the first few practices it had the disadvantage of a constant series of falls, generally upon the back of his head; but he soon developed an increasing capacity of balance and an intensity of speed.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading When he was following the ball he took up his feet and ran.
bandyverbUS /ˈbændi/
toss or strike a ball back and forth
From this reading Winn's way of playing bandy was to play as if there wasn't any ice.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He became the quickest forward the St. Moritz team had ever possessed.
broad-built
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From this reading The hard clash of the skates, the determined onrush of the broad-built, implacable figure, were terrible to withstand.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the first few practices it had the disadvantage of a constant series of falls, generally upon the back of his head; but he soon developed an increasing capacity of balance and an intensity of speed.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading In the first few practices it had the disadvantage of a constant series of falls, generally upon the back of his head; but he soon developed an increasing capacity of balance and an intensity of speed.
clashnounUS /klæʃ/
A violent confrontation or disagreement between opposing forces or factions.
From this reading The hard clash of the skates, the determined onrush of the broad-built, implacable figure, were terrible to withstand.
unvarying in nature
From this reading In the first few practices it had the disadvantage of a constant series of falls, generally upon the back of his head; but he soon developed an increasing capacity of balance and an intensity of speed.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The hard clash of the skates, the determined onrush of the broad-built, implacable figure, were terrible to withstand.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading In the first few practices it had the disadvantage of a constant series of falls, generally upon the back of his head; but he soon developed an increasing capacity of balance and an intensity of speed.
disadvantagenounUS /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
From this reading In the first few practices it had the disadvantage of a constant series of falls, generally upon the back of his head; but he soon developed an increasing capacity of balance and an intensity of speed.
at any time
From this reading He became the quickest forward the St. Moritz team had ever possessed.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading In the first few practices it had the disadvantage of a constant series of falls, generally upon the back of his head; but he soon developed an increasing capacity of balance and an intensity of speed.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading When he was following the ball he took up his feet and ran.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In the first few practices it had the disadvantage of a constant series of falls, generally upon the back of his head; but he soon developed an increasing capacity of balance and an intensity of speed.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The hard clash of the skates, the determined onrush of the broad-built, implacable figure, were terrible to withstand.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first few practices it had the disadvantage of a constant series of falls, generally upon the back of his head; but he soon developed an increasing capacity of balance and an intensity of speed.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading When he was following the ball he took up his feet and ran.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading He became the quickest forward the St. Moritz team had ever possessed.
usually; as a rule
From this reading In the first few practices it had the disadvantage of a constant series of falls, generally upon the back of his head; but he soon developed an increasing capacity of balance and an intensity of speed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the first few practices it had the disadvantage of a constant series of falls, generally upon the back of his head; but he soon developed an increasing capacity of balance and an intensity of speed.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The hard clash of the skates, the determined onrush of the broad-built, implacable figure, were terrible to withstand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the first few practices it had the disadvantage of a constant series of falls, generally upon the back of his head; but he soon developed an increasing capacity of balance and an intensity of speed.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading In the first few practices it had the disadvantage of a constant series of falls, generally upon the back of his head; but he soon developed an increasing capacity of balance and an intensity of speed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the first few practices it had the disadvantage of a constant series of falls, generally upon the back of his head; but he soon developed an increasing capacity of balance and an intensity of speed.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading Winn's way of playing bandy was to play as if there wasn't any ice.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Winn's way of playing bandy was to play as if there wasn't any ice.
implacableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplækəbəl/
incapable of being placated
From this reading The hard clash of the skates, the determined onrush of the broad-built, implacable figure, were terrible to withstand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the first few practices it had the disadvantage of a constant series of falls, generally upon the back of his head; but he soon developed an increasing capacity of balance and an intensity of speed.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading In the first few practices it had the disadvantage of a constant series of falls, generally upon the back of his head; but he soon developed an increasing capacity of balance and an intensity of speed.
intensitynounUS /ɪnˈtensəti/
the amount of energy transmitted (as by acoustic or electromagnetic radiation)
From this reading In the first few practices it had the disadvantage of a constant series of falls, generally upon the back of his head; but he soon developed an increasing capacity of balance and an intensity of speed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the first few practices it had the disadvantage of a constant series of falls, generally upon the back of his head; but he soon developed an increasing capacity of balance and an intensity of speed.
Moritz
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From this reading He became the quickest forward the St. Moritz team had ever possessed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Winn's way of playing bandy was to play as if there wasn't any ice.
onrushnoun
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading The hard clash of the skates, the determined onrush of the broad-built, implacable figure, were terrible to withstand.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Winn's way of playing bandy was to play as if there wasn't any ice.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Winn's way of playing bandy was to play as if there wasn't any ice.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading He became the quickest forward the St. Moritz team had ever possessed.
practicesnounUS /ˈpræktəsəz/
plural of “practice” — a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading In the first few practices it had the disadvantage of a constant series of falls, generally upon the back of his head; but he soon developed an increasing capacity of balance and an intensity of speed.
quickestadverbUS /ˈkwɪkɪst/
most quickly
From this reading He became the quickest forward the St. Moritz team had ever possessed.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading When he was following the ball he took up his feet and ran.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading In the first few practices it had the disadvantage of a constant series of falls, generally upon the back of his head; but he soon developed an increasing capacity of balance and an intensity of speed.
skatesnounUS /skeɪts/
plural of “skate” — sports equipment that is worn on the feet to enable the wearer to glide along and to be propelled by the alternate actions of the legs
From this reading The hard clash of the skates, the determined onrush of the broad-built, implacable figure, were terrible to withstand.
in the near future
From this reading In the first few practices it had the disadvantage of a constant series of falls, generally upon the back of his head; but he soon developed an increasing capacity of balance and an intensity of speed.
move hurridly
From this reading In the first few practices it had the disadvantage of a constant series of falls, generally upon the back of his head; but he soon developed an increasing capacity of balance and an intensity of speed.
St
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From this reading He became the quickest forward the St. Moritz team had ever possessed.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading He became the quickest forward the St. Moritz team had ever possessed.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The hard clash of the skates, the determined onrush of the broad-built, implacable figure, were terrible to withstand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the first few practices it had the disadvantage of a constant series of falls, generally upon the back of his head; but he soon developed an increasing capacity of balance and an intensity of speed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Winn's way of playing bandy was to play as if there wasn't any ice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Winn's way of playing bandy was to play as if there wasn't any ice.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading When he was following the ball he took up his feet and ran.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When he was following the ball he took up his feet and ran.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In the first few practices it had the disadvantage of a constant series of falls, generally upon the back of his head; but he soon developed an increasing capacity of balance and an intensity of speed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Winn's way of playing bandy was to play as if there wasn't any ice.
wasn't
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From this reading Winn's way of playing bandy was to play as if there wasn't any ice.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Winn's way of playing bandy was to play as if there wasn't any ice.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The hard clash of the skates, the determined onrush of the broad-built, implacable figure, were terrible to withstand.
at the time that
From this reading When he was following the ball he took up his feet and ran.
Winn's
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From this reading Winn's way of playing bandy was to play as if there wasn't any ice.
withstandverbUS /wɪθˈstænd/
resist or confront with resistance
From this reading The hard clash of the skates, the determined onrush of the broad-built, implacable figure, were terrible to withstand.
