2
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From this reading The telegraph went up from 2 to 20.
20
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From this reading The telegraph went up from 2 to 20.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The score crept up, till suddenly Callonby tipped a ball into cover-slip's hand and was caught, to the great delight of the Z's, who guessed that, once a separation had been effected, the survivor would soon be disposed of.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Wraysford, who had hitherto been bowling with Ricketts against his friend, gave up the ball to Raikes, and the field generally woke up to the importance of getting rid of this daring player.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wraysford, who had hitherto been bowling with Ricketts against his friend, gave up the ball to Raikes, and the field generally woke up to the importance of getting rid of this daring player.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Stephen's throat was too hoarse to roar any more, so he resigned that duty to Bramble, and looked on in delighted silence.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Wraysford, who had hitherto been bowling with Ricketts against his friend, gave up the ball to Raikes, and the field generally woke up to the importance of getting rid of this daring player.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The score crept up, till suddenly Callonby tipped a ball into cover-slip's hand and was caught, to the great delight of the Z's, who guessed that, once a separation had been effected, the survivor would soon be disposed of.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Wraysford, who had hitherto been bowling with Ricketts against his friend, gave up the ball to Raikes, and the field generally woke up to the importance of getting rid of this daring player.
bowlingnounUS /ˈboʊlɪŋ/
a game in which balls are rolled at an object or group of objects with the aim of knocking them over or moving them
From this reading Wraysford, who had hitherto been bowling with Ricketts against his friend, gave up the ball to Raikes, and the field generally woke up to the importance of getting rid of this daring player.
BramblenounUS /ˈbræmbəl/
any of various rough thorny shrubs or vines
From this reading Stephen's throat was too hoarse to roar any more, so he resigned that duty to Bramble, and looked on in delighted silence.
Callonby
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From this reading The score crept up, till suddenly Callonby tipped a ball into cover-slip's hand and was caught, to the great delight of the Z's, who guessed that, once a separation had been effected, the survivor would soon be disposed of.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The score crept up, till suddenly Callonby tipped a ball into cover-slip's hand and was caught, to the great delight of the Z's, who guessed that, once a separation had been effected, the survivor would soon be disposed of.
cover-slip's
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From this reading The score crept up, till suddenly Callonby tipped a ball into cover-slip's hand and was caught, to the great delight of the Z's, who guessed that, once a separation had been effected, the survivor would soon be disposed of.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading The score crept up, till suddenly Callonby tipped a ball into cover-slip's hand and was caught, to the great delight of the Z's, who guessed that, once a separation had been effected, the survivor would soon be disposed of.
daringnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading Wraysford, who had hitherto been bowling with Ricketts against his friend, gave up the ball to Raikes, and the field generally woke up to the importance of getting rid of this daring player.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading The score crept up, till suddenly Callonby tipped a ball into cover-slip's hand and was caught, to the great delight of the Z's, who guessed that, once a separation had been effected, the survivor would soon be disposed of.
greatly pleased
From this reading Stephen's throat was too hoarse to roar any more, so he resigned that duty to Bramble, and looked on in delighted silence.
having made preparations
From this reading The score crept up, till suddenly Callonby tipped a ball into cover-slip's hand and was caught, to the great delight of the Z's, who guessed that, once a separation had been effected, the survivor would soon be disposed of.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Stephen's throat was too hoarse to roar any more, so he resigned that duty to Bramble, and looked on in delighted silence.
effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading The score crept up, till suddenly Callonby tipped a ball into cover-slip's hand and was caught, to the great delight of the Z's, who guessed that, once a separation had been effected, the survivor would soon be disposed of.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Wraysford, who had hitherto been bowling with Ricketts against his friend, gave up the ball to Raikes, and the field generally woke up to the importance of getting rid of this daring player.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Wraysford, who had hitherto been bowling with Ricketts against his friend, gave up the ball to Raikes, and the field generally woke up to the importance of getting rid of this daring player.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The telegraph went up from 2 to 20.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Wraysford, who had hitherto been bowling with Ricketts against his friend, gave up the ball to Raikes, and the field generally woke up to the importance of getting rid of this daring player.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Wraysford, who had hitherto been bowling with Ricketts against his friend, gave up the ball to Raikes, and the field generally woke up to the importance of getting rid of this daring player.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Wraysford, who had hitherto been bowling with Ricketts against his friend, gave up the ball to Raikes, and the field generally woke up to the importance of getting rid of this daring player.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The score crept up, till suddenly Callonby tipped a ball into cover-slip's hand and was caught, to the great delight of the Z's, who guessed that, once a separation had been effected, the survivor would soon be disposed of.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading The score crept up, till suddenly Callonby tipped a ball into cover-slip's hand and was caught, to the great delight of the Z's, who guessed that, once a separation had been effected, the survivor would soon be disposed of.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Wraysford, who had hitherto been bowling with Ricketts against his friend, gave up the ball to Raikes, and the field generally woke up to the importance of getting rid of this daring player.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The score crept up, till suddenly Callonby tipped a ball into cover-slip's hand and was caught, to the great delight of the Z's, who guessed that, once a separation had been effected, the survivor would soon be disposed of.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Stephen's throat was too hoarse to roar any more, so he resigned that duty to Bramble, and looked on in delighted silence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Wraysford, who had hitherto been bowling with Ricketts against his friend, gave up the ball to Raikes, and the field generally woke up to the importance of getting rid of this daring player.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Wraysford, who had hitherto been bowling with Ricketts against his friend, gave up the ball to Raikes, and the field generally woke up to the importance of getting rid of this daring player.
hoarseadjectiveUS /hɔːrs/
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading Stephen's throat was too hoarse to roar any more, so he resigned that duty to Bramble, and looked on in delighted silence.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Wraysford, who had hitherto been bowling with Ricketts against his friend, gave up the ball to Raikes, and the field generally woke up to the importance of getting rid of this daring player.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Stephen's throat was too hoarse to roar any more, so he resigned that duty to Bramble, and looked on in delighted silence.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The score crept up, till suddenly Callonby tipped a ball into cover-slip's hand and was caught, to the great delight of the Z's, who guessed that, once a separation had been effected, the survivor would soon be disposed of.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Stephen's throat was too hoarse to roar any more, so he resigned that duty to Bramble, and looked on in delighted silence.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Things were looking up.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Stephen's throat was too hoarse to roar any more, so he resigned that duty to Bramble, and looked on in delighted silence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wraysford, who had hitherto been bowling with Ricketts against his friend, gave up the ball to Raikes, and the field generally woke up to the importance of getting rid of this daring player.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Stephen's throat was too hoarse to roar any more, so he resigned that duty to Bramble, and looked on in delighted silence.
on one occasion
From this reading The score crept up, till suddenly Callonby tipped a ball into cover-slip's hand and was caught, to the great delight of the Z's, who guessed that, once a separation had been effected, the survivor would soon be disposed of.
playernounUS /ˈpleɪər/
a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading Wraysford, who had hitherto been bowling with Ricketts against his friend, gave up the ball to Raikes, and the field generally woke up to the importance of getting rid of this daring player.
Raikes
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From this reading Wraysford, who had hitherto been bowling with Ricketts against his friend, gave up the ball to Raikes, and the field generally woke up to the importance of getting rid of this daring player.
resignedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnd/
past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading Stephen's throat was too hoarse to roar any more, so he resigned that duty to Bramble, and looked on in delighted silence.
Ricketts
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From this reading Wraysford, who had hitherto been bowling with Ricketts against his friend, gave up the ball to Raikes, and the field generally woke up to the importance of getting rid of this daring player.
relieve from
From this reading Wraysford, who had hitherto been bowling with Ricketts against his friend, gave up the ball to Raikes, and the field generally woke up to the importance of getting rid of this daring player.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading Stephen's throat was too hoarse to roar any more, so he resigned that duty to Bramble, and looked on in delighted silence.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading The score crept up, till suddenly Callonby tipped a ball into cover-slip's hand and was caught, to the great delight of the Z's, who guessed that, once a separation had been effected, the survivor would soon be disposed of.
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading The score crept up, till suddenly Callonby tipped a ball into cover-slip's hand and was caught, to the great delight of the Z's, who guessed that, once a separation had been effected, the survivor would soon be disposed of.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Stephen's throat was too hoarse to roar any more, so he resigned that duty to Bramble, and looked on in delighted silence.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Stephen's throat was too hoarse to roar any more, so he resigned that duty to Bramble, and looked on in delighted silence.
in the near future
From this reading The score crept up, till suddenly Callonby tipped a ball into cover-slip's hand and was caught, to the great delight of the Z's, who guessed that, once a separation had been effected, the survivor would soon be disposed of.
Stephen'snounUS /ˈstiːvənz/
possessive form of “stephen” — English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading Stephen's throat was too hoarse to roar any more, so he resigned that duty to Bramble, and looked on in delighted silence.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The score crept up, till suddenly Callonby tipped a ball into cover-slip's hand and was caught, to the great delight of the Z's, who guessed that, once a separation had been effected, the survivor would soon be disposed of.
survivornounUS /sərˈvaɪvər/
one who lives through affliction
From this reading The score crept up, till suddenly Callonby tipped a ball into cover-slip's hand and was caught, to the great delight of the Z's, who guessed that, once a separation had been effected, the survivor would soon be disposed of.
telegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading The telegraph went up from 2 to 20.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Stephen's throat was too hoarse to roar any more, so he resigned that duty to Bramble, and looked on in delighted silence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The telegraph went up from 2 to 20.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Things were looking up.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Wraysford, who had hitherto been bowling with Ricketts against his friend, gave up the ball to Raikes, and the field generally woke up to the importance of getting rid of this daring player.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading Stephen's throat was too hoarse to roar any more, so he resigned that duty to Bramble, and looked on in delighted silence.
up to a particular time
From this reading The score crept up, till suddenly Callonby tipped a ball into cover-slip's hand and was caught, to the great delight of the Z's, who guessed that, once a separation had been effected, the survivor would soon be disposed of.
tippedadjectiveUS /tɪpt/
having a tip; or having a tip as specified (used in combination)
From this reading The score crept up, till suddenly Callonby tipped a ball into cover-slip's hand and was caught, to the great delight of the Z's, who guessed that, once a separation had been effected, the survivor would soon be disposed of.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The telegraph went up from 2 to 20.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Stephen's throat was too hoarse to roar any more, so he resigned that duty to Bramble, and looked on in delighted silence.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Things were looking up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Stephen's throat was too hoarse to roar any more, so he resigned that duty to Bramble, and looked on in delighted silence.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The telegraph went up from 2 to 20.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Things were looking up.
which person or people
From this reading Wraysford, who had hitherto been bowling with Ricketts against his friend, gave up the ball to Raikes, and the field generally woke up to the importance of getting rid of this daring player.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Wraysford, who had hitherto been bowling with Ricketts against his friend, gave up the ball to Raikes, and the field generally woke up to the importance of getting rid of this daring player.
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading Wraysford, who had hitherto been bowling with Ricketts against his friend, gave up the ball to Raikes, and the field generally woke up to the importance of getting rid of this daring player.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The score crept up, till suddenly Callonby tipped a ball into cover-slip's hand and was caught, to the great delight of the Z's, who guessed that, once a separation had been effected, the survivor would soon be disposed of.
Wraysford
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From this reading Wraysford, who had hitherto been bowling with Ricketts against his friend, gave up the ball to Raikes, and the field generally woke up to the importance of getting rid of this daring player.
Z'snounUS /ziːz/
possessive form of “z” — the ending of a series or sequence
From this reading The score crept up, till suddenly Callonby tipped a ball into cover-slip's hand and was caught, to the great delight of the Z's, who guessed that, once a separation had been effected, the survivor would soon be disposed of.
