used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Tournaments were the order of the term, sometimes--with handicaps--between different forms, sometimes "School versus Mistresses", for Miss Spencer and Miss Andrews were good players; and occasionally, when Mrs. Franklin entertained friends, a match was arranged for "Visitors versus Aireyholme".
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading There were few schools in the neighbourhood against whom they could try their skill, but they had received an invitation to take part in a tournament at Carford Girls' College, and with Mrs. Franklin's sanction proposed to send two representatives.
Aireyholme
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From this reading The Tennis Championship The girls at Aireyholme did not go in for cricket, but concentrated the whole of their summer energies upon tennis.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There were few schools in the neighbourhood against whom they could try their skill, but they had received an invitation to take part in a tournament at Carford Girls' College, and with Mrs. Franklin's sanction proposed to send two representatives.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They practised constantly, and prided themselves upon their play.
AndrewsnounUS /ˈændruːz/
United States naturalist who contributed to paleontology and geology (1884-1960)
From this reading Tournaments were the order of the term, sometimes--with handicaps--between different forms, sometimes "School versus Mistresses", for Miss Spencer and Miss Andrews were good players; and occasionally, when Mrs. Franklin entertained friends, a match was arranged for "Visitors versus Aireyholme".
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Tournaments were the order of the term, sometimes--with handicaps--between different forms, sometimes "School versus Mistresses", for Miss Spencer and Miss Andrews were good players; and occasionally, when Mrs. Franklin entertained friends, a match was arranged for "Visitors versus Aireyholme".
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Tennis Championship The girls at Aireyholme did not go in for cricket, but concentrated the whole of their summer energies upon tennis.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Tournaments were the order of the term, sometimes--with handicaps--between different forms, sometimes "School versus Mistresses", for Miss Spencer and Miss Andrews were good players; and occasionally, when Mrs. Franklin entertained friends, a match was arranged for "Visitors versus Aireyholme".
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Tennis Championship The girls at Aireyholme did not go in for cricket, but concentrated the whole of their summer energies upon tennis.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading Dorrie Vernon was Games secretary, and calculated that she knew the exact capabilities of every girl in the school.
capabilitiesnounUS /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “capability” — the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally
From this reading Dorrie Vernon was Games secretary, and calculated that she knew the exact capabilities of every girl in the school.
Carford
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From this reading There were few schools in the neighbourhood against whom they could try their skill, but they had received an invitation to take part in a tournament at Carford Girls' College, and with Mrs. Franklin's sanction proposed to send two representatives.
ChampionshipnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/
the status of being a champion
From this reading The Tennis Championship The girls at Aireyholme did not go in for cricket, but concentrated the whole of their summer energies upon tennis.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading There were few schools in the neighbourhood against whom they could try their skill, but they had received an invitation to take part in a tournament at Carford Girls' College, and with Mrs. Franklin's sanction proposed to send two representatives.
concentratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪd/
gathered together or made less diffuse
From this reading The Tennis Championship The girls at Aireyholme did not go in for cricket, but concentrated the whole of their summer energies upon tennis.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading They practised constantly, and prided themselves upon their play.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There were few schools in the neighbourhood against whom they could try their skill, but they had received an invitation to take part in a tournament at Carford Girls' College, and with Mrs. Franklin's sanction proposed to send two representatives.
cricketnounUS /ˈkrɪkət/
leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together
From this reading The Tennis Championship The girls at Aireyholme did not go in for cricket, but concentrated the whole of their summer energies upon tennis.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Tennis Championship The girls at Aireyholme did not go in for cricket, but concentrated the whole of their summer energies upon tennis.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Tournaments were the order of the term, sometimes--with handicaps--between different forms, sometimes "School versus Mistresses", for Miss Spencer and Miss Andrews were good players; and occasionally, when Mrs. Franklin entertained friends, a match was arranged for "Visitors versus Aireyholme".
Dorrie
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From this reading Dorrie Vernon was Games secretary, and calculated that she knew the exact capabilities of every girl in the school.
energiesnounUS /ˈenərdʒiz/
plural of “energy” — (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading The Tennis Championship The girls at Aireyholme did not go in for cricket, but concentrated the whole of their summer energies upon tennis.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Tournaments were the order of the term, sometimes--with handicaps--between different forms, sometimes "School versus Mistresses", for Miss Spencer and Miss Andrews were good players; and occasionally, when Mrs. Franklin entertained friends, a match was arranged for "Visitors versus Aireyholme".
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Dorrie Vernon was Games secretary, and calculated that she knew the exact capabilities of every girl in the school.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading Dorrie Vernon was Games secretary, and calculated that she knew the exact capabilities of every girl in the school.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There were few schools in the neighbourhood against whom they could try their skill, but they had received an invitation to take part in a tournament at Carford Girls' College, and with Mrs. Franklin's sanction proposed to send two representatives.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Tennis Championship The girls at Aireyholme did not go in for cricket, but concentrated the whole of their summer energies upon tennis.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Tournaments were the order of the term, sometimes--with handicaps--between different forms, sometimes "School versus Mistresses", for Miss Spencer and Miss Andrews were good players; and occasionally, when Mrs. Franklin entertained friends, a match was arranged for "Visitors versus Aireyholme".
FranklinnounUS /ˈfræŋklɪn/
United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading Tournaments were the order of the term, sometimes--with handicaps--between different forms, sometimes "School versus Mistresses", for Miss Spencer and Miss Andrews were good players; and occasionally, when Mrs. Franklin entertained friends, a match was arranged for "Visitors versus Aireyholme".
Franklin'snounUS /ˈfræŋklənz/
possessive form of “franklin” — United States historian noted for studies of Black American history (born in 1915)
From this reading There were few schools in the neighbourhood against whom they could try their skill, but they had received an invitation to take part in a tournament at Carford Girls' College, and with Mrs. Franklin's sanction proposed to send two representatives.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Tournaments were the order of the term, sometimes--with handicaps--between different forms, sometimes "School versus Mistresses", for Miss Spencer and Miss Andrews were good players; and occasionally, when Mrs. Franklin entertained friends, a match was arranged for "Visitors versus Aireyholme".
GamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Dorrie Vernon was Games secretary, and calculated that she knew the exact capabilities of every girl in the school.
a young female
From this reading Dorrie Vernon was Games secretary, and calculated that she knew the exact capabilities of every girl in the school.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The Tennis Championship The girls at Aireyholme did not go in for cricket, but concentrated the whole of their summer energies upon tennis.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Tennis Championship The girls at Aireyholme did not go in for cricket, but concentrated the whole of their summer energies upon tennis.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Tournaments were the order of the term, sometimes--with handicaps--between different forms, sometimes "School versus Mistresses", for Miss Spencer and Miss Andrews were good players; and occasionally, when Mrs. Franklin entertained friends, a match was arranged for "Visitors versus Aireyholme".
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There were few schools in the neighbourhood against whom they could try their skill, but they had received an invitation to take part in a tournament at Carford Girls' College, and with Mrs. Franklin's sanction proposed to send two representatives.
handicapsnounUS /ˈhændikæps/
plural of “handicap” — the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness
From this reading Tournaments were the order of the term, sometimes--with handicaps--between different forms, sometimes "School versus Mistresses", for Miss Spencer and Miss Andrews were good players; and occasionally, when Mrs. Franklin entertained friends, a match was arranged for "Visitors versus Aireyholme".
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Tennis Championship The girls at Aireyholme did not go in for cricket, but concentrated the whole of their summer energies upon tennis.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading There were few schools in the neighbourhood against whom they could try their skill, but they had received an invitation to take part in a tournament at Carford Girls' College, and with Mrs. Franklin's sanction proposed to send two representatives.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Dorrie Vernon was Games secretary, and calculated that she knew the exact capabilities of every girl in the school.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Tournaments were the order of the term, sometimes--with handicaps--between different forms, sometimes "School versus Mistresses", for Miss Spencer and Miss Andrews were good players; and occasionally, when Mrs. Franklin entertained friends, a match was arranged for "Visitors versus Aireyholme".
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Tournaments were the order of the term, sometimes--with handicaps--between different forms, sometimes "School versus Mistresses", for Miss Spencer and Miss Andrews were good players; and occasionally, when Mrs. Franklin entertained friends, a match was arranged for "Visitors versus Aireyholme".
MistressesnounUS /ˈmɪstrəsəz/
plural of “mistress” — an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Tournaments were the order of the term, sometimes--with handicaps--between different forms, sometimes "School versus Mistresses", for Miss Spencer and Miss Andrews were good players; and occasionally, when Mrs. Franklin entertained friends, a match was arranged for "Visitors versus Aireyholme".
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Tournaments were the order of the term, sometimes--with handicaps--between different forms, sometimes "School versus Mistresses", for Miss Spencer and Miss Andrews were good players; and occasionally, when Mrs. Franklin entertained friends, a match was arranged for "Visitors versus Aireyholme".
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading There were few schools in the neighbourhood against whom they could try their skill, but they had received an invitation to take part in a tournament at Carford Girls' College, and with Mrs. Franklin's sanction proposed to send two representatives.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Tennis Championship The girls at Aireyholme did not go in for cricket, but concentrated the whole of their summer energies upon tennis.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Tournaments were the order of the term, sometimes--with handicaps--between different forms, sometimes "School versus Mistresses", for Miss Spencer and Miss Andrews were good players; and occasionally, when Mrs. Franklin entertained friends, a match was arranged for "Visitors versus Aireyholme".
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Tennis Championship The girls at Aireyholme did not go in for cricket, but concentrated the whole of their summer energies upon tennis.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Tournaments were the order of the term, sometimes--with handicaps--between different forms, sometimes "School versus Mistresses", for Miss Spencer and Miss Andrews were good players; and occasionally, when Mrs. Franklin entertained friends, a match was arranged for "Visitors versus Aireyholme".
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading There were few schools in the neighbourhood against whom they could try their skill, but they had received an invitation to take part in a tournament at Carford Girls' College, and with Mrs. Franklin's sanction proposed to send two representatives.
participate in games or sport
From this reading They practised constantly, and prided themselves upon their play.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading Tournaments were the order of the term, sometimes--with handicaps--between different forms, sometimes "School versus Mistresses", for Miss Spencer and Miss Andrews were good players; and occasionally, when Mrs. Franklin entertained friends, a match was arranged for "Visitors versus Aireyholme".
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading They practised constantly, and prided themselves upon their play.
pridedverbUS /ˈpraɪdɪd/
past form of “pride” — be proud of
From this reading They practised constantly, and prided themselves upon their play.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading There were few schools in the neighbourhood against whom they could try their skill, but they had received an invitation to take part in a tournament at Carford Girls' College, and with Mrs. Franklin's sanction proposed to send two representatives.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading There were few schools in the neighbourhood against whom they could try their skill, but they had received an invitation to take part in a tournament at Carford Girls' College, and with Mrs. Franklin's sanction proposed to send two representatives.
representativesnounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪvz/
plural of “representative” — a person who represents others
From this reading There were few schools in the neighbourhood against whom they could try their skill, but they had received an invitation to take part in a tournament at Carford Girls' College, and with Mrs. Franklin's sanction proposed to send two representatives.
sanctionnounUS /ˈsæŋkʃən/
formal and explicit approval
From this reading There were few schools in the neighbourhood against whom they could try their skill, but they had received an invitation to take part in a tournament at Carford Girls' College, and with Mrs. Franklin's sanction proposed to send two representatives.
an educational institution
From this reading Dorrie Vernon was Games secretary, and calculated that she knew the exact capabilities of every girl in the school.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading There were few schools in the neighbourhood against whom they could try their skill, but they had received an invitation to take part in a tournament at Carford Girls' College, and with Mrs. Franklin's sanction proposed to send two representatives.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading Dorrie Vernon was Games secretary, and calculated that she knew the exact capabilities of every girl in the school.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading There were few schools in the neighbourhood against whom they could try their skill, but they had received an invitation to take part in a tournament at Carford Girls' College, and with Mrs. Franklin's sanction proposed to send two representatives.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dorrie Vernon was Games secretary, and calculated that she knew the exact capabilities of every girl in the school.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading There were few schools in the neighbourhood against whom they could try their skill, but they had received an invitation to take part in a tournament at Carford Girls' College, and with Mrs. Franklin's sanction proposed to send two representatives.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Tournaments were the order of the term, sometimes--with handicaps--between different forms, sometimes "School versus Mistresses", for Miss Spencer and Miss Andrews were good players; and occasionally, when Mrs. Franklin entertained friends, a match was arranged for "Visitors versus Aireyholme".
SpencernounUS /ˈspensər/
English philosopher and sociologist who applied the theory of natural selection to human societies (1820-1903)
From this reading Tournaments were the order of the term, sometimes--with handicaps--between different forms, sometimes "School versus Mistresses", for Miss Spencer and Miss Andrews were good players; and occasionally, when Mrs. Franklin entertained friends, a match was arranged for "Visitors versus Aireyholme".
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The Tennis Championship The girls at Aireyholme did not go in for cricket, but concentrated the whole of their summer energies upon tennis.
carry out
From this reading There were few schools in the neighbourhood against whom they could try their skill, but they had received an invitation to take part in a tournament at Carford Girls' College, and with Mrs. Franklin's sanction proposed to send two representatives.
TennisnounUS /ˈtenəs/
a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
From this reading The Tennis Championship The girls at Aireyholme did not go in for cricket, but concentrated the whole of their summer energies upon tennis.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading Tournaments were the order of the term, sometimes--with handicaps--between different forms, sometimes "School versus Mistresses", for Miss Spencer and Miss Andrews were good players; and occasionally, when Mrs. Franklin entertained friends, a match was arranged for "Visitors versus Aireyholme".
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dorrie Vernon was Games secretary, and calculated that she knew the exact capabilities of every girl in the school.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Tennis Championship The girls at Aireyholme did not go in for cricket, but concentrated the whole of their summer energies upon tennis.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Tennis Championship The girls at Aireyholme did not go in for cricket, but concentrated the whole of their summer energies upon tennis.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They practised constantly, and prided themselves upon their play.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were few schools in the neighbourhood against whom they could try their skill, but they had received an invitation to take part in a tournament at Carford Girls' College, and with Mrs. Franklin's sanction proposed to send two representatives.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They practised constantly, and prided themselves upon their play.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were few schools in the neighbourhood against whom they could try their skill, but they had received an invitation to take part in a tournament at Carford Girls' College, and with Mrs. Franklin's sanction proposed to send two representatives.
tournamentnounUS /ˈtʊrnəmənt/
a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner
From this reading There were few schools in the neighbourhood against whom they could try their skill, but they had received an invitation to take part in a tournament at Carford Girls' College, and with Mrs. Franklin's sanction proposed to send two representatives.
TournamentsnounUS /ˈtɜːrnəmənts/
plural of “tournament” — a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner
From this reading Tournaments were the order of the term, sometimes--with handicaps--between different forms, sometimes "School versus Mistresses", for Miss Spencer and Miss Andrews were good players; and occasionally, when Mrs. Franklin entertained friends, a match was arranged for "Visitors versus Aireyholme".
make an effort or attempt
From this reading There were few schools in the neighbourhood against whom they could try their skill, but they had received an invitation to take part in a tournament at Carford Girls' College, and with Mrs. Franklin's sanction proposed to send two representatives.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There were few schools in the neighbourhood against whom they could try their skill, but they had received an invitation to take part in a tournament at Carford Girls' College, and with Mrs. Franklin's sanction proposed to send two representatives.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The Tennis Championship The girls at Aireyholme did not go in for cricket, but concentrated the whole of their summer energies upon tennis.
Vernon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dorrie Vernon was Games secretary, and calculated that she knew the exact capabilities of every girl in the school.
versus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tournaments were the order of the term, sometimes--with handicaps--between different forms, sometimes "School versus Mistresses", for Miss Spencer and Miss Andrews were good players; and occasionally, when Mrs. Franklin entertained friends, a match was arranged for "Visitors versus Aireyholme".
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Tournaments were the order of the term, sometimes--with handicaps--between different forms, sometimes "School versus Mistresses", for Miss Spencer and Miss Andrews were good players; and occasionally, when Mrs. Franklin entertained friends, a match was arranged for "Visitors versus Aireyholme".
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dorrie Vernon was Games secretary, and calculated that she knew the exact capabilities of every girl in the school.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Tournaments were the order of the term, sometimes--with handicaps--between different forms, sometimes "School versus Mistresses", for Miss Spencer and Miss Andrews were good players; and occasionally, when Mrs. Franklin entertained friends, a match was arranged for "Visitors versus Aireyholme".
at the time that
From this reading Tournaments were the order of the term, sometimes--with handicaps--between different forms, sometimes "School versus Mistresses", for Miss Spencer and Miss Andrews were good players; and occasionally, when Mrs. Franklin entertained friends, a match was arranged for "Visitors versus Aireyholme".
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The Tennis Championship The girls at Aireyholme did not go in for cricket, but concentrated the whole of their summer energies upon tennis.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There were few schools in the neighbourhood against whom they could try their skill, but they had received an invitation to take part in a tournament at Carford Girls' College, and with Mrs. Franklin's sanction proposed to send two representatives.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tournaments were the order of the term, sometimes--with handicaps--between different forms, sometimes "School versus Mistresses", for Miss Spencer and Miss Andrews were good players; and occasionally, when Mrs. Franklin entertained friends, a match was arranged for "Visitors versus Aireyholme".
