used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Scare The Spring Term came to a close with a very fair number of hockey successes to be placed to the credit of the Seaton High School.
achievementsnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənts/
plural of “achievement” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading Compared with last year's record it was indeed a great improvement, and Kirsty felt that though they had not yet established a games reputation, they at any rate showed good promise of future achievements.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading She hoped to do much in the cricket and tennis season, though she certainly acknowledged there was much to be done.
advisabilitynounUS /ˌædvaɪzəˈbɪlɪti/
the quality of being advisable
From this reading The cricket so far had been such a half-hearted business that she doubted the advisability of making any fixtures.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "I believe we'd just better train up for all we're worth," she said at the committee meeting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Compared with last year's record it was indeed a great improvement, and Kirsty felt that though they had not yet established a games reputation, they at any rate showed good promise of future achievements.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Compared with last year's record it was indeed a great improvement, and Kirsty felt that though they had not yet established a games reputation, they at any rate showed good promise of future achievements.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Compared with last year's record it was indeed a great improvement, and Kirsty felt that though they had not yet established a games reputation, they at any rate showed good promise of future achievements.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A Scare The Spring Term came to a close with a very fair number of hockey successes to be placed to the credit of the Seaton High School.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The cricket so far had been such a half-hearted business that she doubted the advisability of making any fixtures.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I believe we'd just better train up for all we're worth," she said at the committee meeting.
(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 "I believe we'd just better train up for all we're worth," she said at the committee meeting.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading The cricket so far had been such a half-hearted business that she doubted the advisability of making any fixtures.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A Scare The Spring Term came to a close with a very fair number of hockey successes to be placed to the credit of the Seaton High School.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading She hoped to do much in the cricket and tennis season, though she certainly acknowledged there was much to be done.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading A Scare The Spring Term came to a close with a very fair number of hockey successes to be placed to the credit of the Seaton High School.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading "I believe we'd just better train up for all we're worth," she said at the committee meeting.
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading Compared with last year's record it was indeed a great improvement, and Kirsty felt that though they had not yet established a games reputation, they at any rate showed good promise of future achievements.
approval
From this reading A Scare The Spring Term came to a close with a very fair number of hockey successes to be placed to the credit of the Seaton High School.
cricketnounUS /ˈkrɪkət/
leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together
From this reading She hoped to do much in the cricket and tennis season, though she certainly acknowledged there was much to be done.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She hoped to do much in the cricket and tennis season, though she certainly acknowledged there was much to be done.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading She hoped to do much in the cricket and tennis season, though she certainly acknowledged there was much to be done.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading The cricket so far had been such a half-hearted business that she doubted the advisability of making any fixtures.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Compared with last year's record it was indeed a great improvement, and Kirsty felt that though they had not yet established a games reputation, they at any rate showed good promise of future achievements.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading A Scare The Spring Term came to a close with a very fair number of hockey successes to be placed to the credit of the Seaton High School.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The cricket so far had been such a half-hearted business that she doubted the advisability of making any fixtures.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Compared with last year's record it was indeed a great improvement, and Kirsty felt that though they had not yet established a games reputation, they at any rate showed good promise of future achievements.
fixturesnounUS /ˈfɪkstʃərz/
plural of “fixture” — an object firmly fixed in place (especially in a household)
From this reading The cricket so far had been such a half-hearted business that she doubted the advisability of making any fixtures.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I believe we'd just better train up for all we're worth," she said at the committee meeting.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Compared with last year's record it was indeed a great improvement, and Kirsty felt that though they had not yet established a games reputation, they at any rate showed good promise of future achievements.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Compared with last year's record it was indeed a great improvement, and Kirsty felt that though they had not yet established a games reputation, they at any rate showed good promise of future achievements.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Compared with last year's record it was indeed a great improvement, and Kirsty felt that though they had not yet established a games reputation, they at any rate showed good promise of future achievements.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Compared with last year's record it was indeed a great improvement, and Kirsty felt that though they had not yet established a games reputation, they at any rate showed good promise of future achievements.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Compared with last year's record it was indeed a great improvement, and Kirsty felt that though they had not yet established a games reputation, they at any rate showed good promise of future achievements.
half-heartedadjectiveUS /ˈhæfhɑːrtɪd/
feeling or showing little interest or enthusiasm
From this reading The cricket so far had been such a half-hearted business that she doubted the advisability of making any fixtures.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A Scare The Spring Term came to a close with a very fair number of hockey successes to be placed to the credit of the Seaton High School.
hockeynounUS /ˈhɑːki/
a game resembling ice hockey that is played on an open field; two opposing teams use curved hockey sticks try to drive a ball into the opponents' net
From this reading A Scare The Spring Term came to a close with a very fair number of hockey successes to be placed to the credit of the Seaton High School.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading She hoped to do much in the cricket and tennis season, though she certainly acknowledged there was much to be done.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I believe we'd just better train up for all we're worth," she said at the committee meeting.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading Compared with last year's record it was indeed a great improvement, and Kirsty felt that though they had not yet established a games reputation, they at any rate showed good promise of future achievements.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She hoped to do much in the cricket and tennis season, though she certainly acknowledged there was much to be done.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Compared with last year's record it was indeed a great improvement, and Kirsty felt that though they had not yet established a games reputation, they at any rate showed good promise of future achievements.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Compared with last year's record it was indeed a great improvement, and Kirsty felt that though they had not yet established a games reputation, they at any rate showed good promise of future achievements.
and nothing more
From this reading "I believe we'd just better train up for all we're worth," she said at the committee meeting.
Kirsty
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From this reading Compared with last year's record it was indeed a great improvement, and Kirsty felt that though they had not yet established a games reputation, they at any rate showed good promise of future achievements.
immediately past
From this reading Compared with last year's record it was indeed a great improvement, and Kirsty felt that though they had not yet established a games reputation, they at any rate showed good promise of future achievements.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The cricket so far had been such a half-hearted business that she doubted the advisability of making any fixtures.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading "I believe we'd just better train up for all we're worth," she said at the committee meeting.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She hoped to do much in the cricket and tennis season, though she certainly acknowledged there was much to be done.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Compared with last year's record it was indeed a great improvement, and Kirsty felt that though they had not yet established a games reputation, they at any rate showed good promise of future achievements.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A Scare The Spring Term came to a close with a very fair number of hockey successes to be placed to the credit of the Seaton High School.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Scare The Spring Term came to a close with a very fair number of hockey successes to be placed to the credit of the Seaton High School.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading A Scare The Spring Term came to a close with a very fair number of hockey successes to be placed to the credit of the Seaton High School.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Compared with last year's record it was indeed a great improvement, and Kirsty felt that though they had not yet established a games reputation, they at any rate showed good promise of future achievements.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading Compared with last year's record it was indeed a great improvement, and Kirsty felt that though they had not yet established a games reputation, they at any rate showed good promise of future achievements.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading Compared with last year's record it was indeed a great improvement, and Kirsty felt that though they had not yet established a games reputation, they at any rate showed good promise of future achievements.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Compared with last year's record it was indeed a great improvement, and Kirsty felt that though they had not yet established a games reputation, they at any rate showed good promise of future achievements.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I believe we'd just better train up for all we're worth," she said at the committee meeting.
ScareverbUS /sker/
cause fear in
From this reading A Scare The Spring Term came to a close with a very fair number of hockey successes to be placed to the credit of the Seaton High School.
an educational institution
From this reading A Scare The Spring Term came to a close with a very fair number of hockey successes to be placed to the credit of the Seaton High School.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading She hoped to do much in the cricket and tennis season, though she certainly acknowledged there was much to be done.
Seaton
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From this reading A Scare The Spring Term came to a close with a very fair number of hockey successes to be placed to the credit of the Seaton High School.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She hoped to do much in the cricket and tennis season, though she certainly acknowledged there was much to be done.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Compared with last year's record it was indeed a great improvement, and Kirsty felt that though they had not yet established a games reputation, they at any rate showed good promise of future achievements.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The cricket so far had been such a half-hearted business that she doubted the advisability of making any fixtures.
the season of growth
From this reading A Scare The Spring Term came to a close with a very fair number of hockey successes to be placed to the credit of the Seaton High School.
successesnounUS /səkˈsesəz/
plural of “success” — an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading A Scare The Spring Term came to a close with a very fair number of hockey successes to be placed to the credit of the Seaton High School.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The cricket so far had been such a half-hearted business that she doubted the advisability of making any fixtures.
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 She hoped to do much in the cricket and tennis season, though she certainly acknowledged there was much to be done.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading A Scare The Spring Term came to a close with a very fair number of hockey successes to be placed to the credit of the Seaton High School.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Compared with last year's record it was indeed a great improvement, and Kirsty felt that though they had not yet established a games reputation, they at any rate showed good promise of future achievements.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Scare The Spring Term came to a close with a very fair number of hockey successes to be placed to the credit of the Seaton High School.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She hoped to do much in the cricket and tennis season, though she certainly acknowledged there was much to be done.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Compared with last year's record it was indeed a great improvement, and Kirsty felt that though they had not yet established a games reputation, they at any rate showed good promise of future achievements.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Compared with last year's record it was indeed a great improvement, and Kirsty felt that though they had not yet established a games reputation, they at any rate showed good promise of future achievements.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A Scare The Spring Term came to a close with a very fair number of hockey successes to be placed to the credit of the Seaton High School.
create by training and teaching
From this reading "I believe we'd just better train up for all we're worth," she said at the committee meeting.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I believe we'd just better train up for all we're worth," she said at the committee meeting.
precisely as stated
From this reading A Scare The Spring Term came to a close with a very fair number of hockey successes to be placed to the credit of the Seaton High School.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Compared with last year's record it was indeed a great improvement, and Kirsty felt that though they had not yet established a games reputation, they at any rate showed good promise of future achievements.
we'd
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From this reading "I believe we'd just better train up for all we're worth," she said at the committee meeting.
we're
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From this reading "I believe we'd just better train up for all we're worth," she said at the committee meeting.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A Scare The Spring Term came to a close with a very fair number of hockey successes to be placed to the credit of the Seaton High School.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading "I believe we'd just better train up for all we're worth," she said at the committee meeting.
year'snounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Compared with last year's record it was indeed a great improvement, and Kirsty felt that though they had not yet established a games reputation, they at any rate showed good promise of future achievements.
but in spite of that
From this reading Compared with last year's record it was indeed a great improvement, and Kirsty felt that though they had not yet established a games reputation, they at any rate showed good promise of future achievements.
