used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Basketball is not an easy game to learn, but it is both a splendid exercise as played under the rules of the Girls’ Branch and a game of skill.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading No laughing or talking is allowed during play.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Basketball is not an easy game to learn, but it is both a splendid exercise as played under the rules of the Girls’ Branch and a game of skill.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Basketball is not an easy game to learn, but it is both a splendid exercise as played under the rules of the Girls’ Branch and a game of skill.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Basketball is not an easy game to learn, but it is both a splendid exercise as played under the rules of the Girls’ Branch and a game of skill.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The success of the game is based upon the players giving to it their undivided attention.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading The success of the game is based upon the players giving to it their undivided attention.
basket-ball
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From this reading Because of the many rules, and sub-divisions of rules, the players must bring to the basket-ball court the quickest intelligence and a serious desire to excel.
BasketballnounUS /ˈbæskətbɔːl/
a game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players; points are scored by throwing the ball through an elevated horizontal hoop
From this reading Basketball is not an easy game to learn, but it is both a splendid exercise as played under the rules of the Girls’ Branch and a game of skill.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It can be played by from five to nine players on a side, and the time of play is usually two halves of fifteen minutes each.
for the reason that
From this reading Because of the many rules, and sub-divisions of rules, the players must bring to the basket-ball court the quickest intelligence and a serious desire to excel.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Basketball is not an easy game to learn, but it is both a splendid exercise as played under the rules of the Girls’ Branch and a game of skill.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Basketball is not an easy game to learn, but it is both a splendid exercise as played under the rules of the Girls’ Branch and a game of skill.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Because of the many rules, and sub-divisions of rules, the players must bring to the basket-ball court the quickest intelligence and a serious desire to excel.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Basketball is not an easy game to learn, but it is both a splendid exercise as played under the rules of the Girls’ Branch and a game of skill.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It can be played by from five to nine players on a side, and the time of play is usually two halves of fifteen minutes each.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It can be played by from five to nine players on a side, and the time of play is usually two halves of fifteen minutes each.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Because of the many rules, and sub-divisions of rules, the players must bring to the basket-ball court the quickest intelligence and a serious desire to excel.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Because of the many rules, and sub-divisions of rules, the players must bring to the basket-ball court the quickest intelligence and a serious desire to excel.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading No laughing or talking is allowed during play.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It can be played by from five to nine players on a side, and the time of play is usually two halves of fifteen minutes each.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Basketball is not an easy game to learn, but it is both a splendid exercise as played under the rules of the Girls’ Branch and a game of skill.
excelverbUS /ɪkˈsel/
distinguish oneself
From this reading Because of the many rules, and sub-divisions of rules, the players must bring to the basket-ball court the quickest intelligence and a serious desire to excel.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Basketball is not an easy game to learn, but it is both a splendid exercise as played under the rules of the Girls’ Branch and a game of skill.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading It can be played by from five to nine players on a side, and the time of play is usually two halves of fifteen minutes each.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading It can be played by from five to nine players on a side, and the time of play is usually two halves of fifteen minutes each.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It can be played by from five to nine players on a side, and the time of play is usually two halves of fifteen minutes each.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Basketball is not an easy game to learn, but it is both a splendid exercise as played under the rules of the Girls’ Branch and a game of skill.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Basketball is not an easy game to learn, but it is both a splendid exercise as played under the rules of the Girls’ Branch and a game of skill.
the act of giving
From this reading The success of the game is based upon the players giving to it their undivided attention.
halvesnounUS /hævz/
plural of “half” — one of two equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading It can be played by from five to nine players on a side, and the time of play is usually two halves of fifteen minutes each.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading Because of the many rules, and sub-divisions of rules, the players must bring to the basket-ball court the quickest intelligence and a serious desire to excel.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Basketball is not an easy game to learn, but it is both a splendid exercise as played under the rules of the Girls’ Branch and a game of skill.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Basketball is not an easy game to learn, but it is both a splendid exercise as played under the rules of the Girls’ Branch and a game of skill.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading No laughing or talking is allowed during play.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Basketball is not an easy game to learn, but it is both a splendid exercise as played under the rules of the Girls’ Branch and a game of skill.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Because of the many rules, and sub-divisions of rules, the players must bring to the basket-ball court the quickest intelligence and a serious desire to excel.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading It can be played by from five to nine players on a side, and the time of play is usually two halves of fifteen minutes each.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Because of the many rules, and sub-divisions of rules, the players must bring to the basket-ball court the quickest intelligence and a serious desire to excel.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading It can be played by from five to nine players on a side, and the time of play is usually two halves of fifteen minutes each.
not any; not one
From this reading No laughing or talking is allowed during play.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Basketball is not an easy game to learn, but it is both a splendid exercise as played under the rules of the Girls’ Branch and a game of skill.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Basketball is not an easy game to learn, but it is both a splendid exercise as played under the rules of the Girls’ Branch and a game of skill.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It can be played by from five to nine players on a side, and the time of play is usually two halves of fifteen minutes each.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No laughing or talking is allowed during play.
participate in games or sport
From this reading No laughing or talking is allowed during play.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Basketball is not an easy game to learn, but it is both a splendid exercise as played under the rules of the Girls’ Branch and a game of skill.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading Because of the many rules, and sub-divisions of rules, the players must bring to the basket-ball court the quickest intelligence and a serious desire to excel.
quickestadverbUS /ˈkwɪkɪst/
most quickly
From this reading Because of the many rules, and sub-divisions of rules, the players must bring to the basket-ball court the quickest intelligence and a serious desire to excel.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Basketball is not an easy game to learn, but it is both a splendid exercise as played under the rules of the Girls’ Branch and a game of skill.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Because of the many rules, and sub-divisions of rules, the players must bring to the basket-ball court the quickest intelligence and a serious desire to excel.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It can be played by from five to nine players on a side, and the time of play is usually two halves of fifteen minutes each.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Basketball is not an easy game to learn, but it is both a splendid exercise as played under the rules of the Girls’ Branch and a game of skill.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Basketball is not an easy game to learn, but it is both a splendid exercise as played under the rules of the Girls’ Branch and a game of skill.
sub-divisions
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Because of the many rules, and sub-divisions of rules, the players must bring to the basket-ball court the quickest intelligence and a serious desire to excel.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The success of the game is based upon the players giving to it their undivided attention.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading No laughing or talking is allowed during play.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Basketball is not an easy game to learn, but it is both a splendid exercise as played under the rules of the Girls’ Branch and a game of skill.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The success of the game is based upon the players giving to it their undivided attention.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It can be played by from five to nine players on a side, and the time of play is usually two halves of fifteen minutes each.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Basketball is not an easy game to learn, but it is both a splendid exercise as played under the rules of the Girls’ Branch and a game of skill.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It can be played by from five to nine players on a side, and the time of play is usually two halves of fifteen minutes each.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Basketball is not an easy game to learn, but it is both a splendid exercise as played under the rules of the Girls’ Branch and a game of skill.
undividedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndəˈvaɪdɪd/
not parted by conflict of opinion
From this reading The success of the game is based upon the players giving to it their undivided attention.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The success of the game is based upon the players giving to it their undivided attention.
under normal conditions
From this reading It can be played by from five to nine players on a side, and the time of play is usually two halves of fifteen minutes each.
