used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It had been a strenuous but nevertheless successful season.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Old Girls' Guild had got up its eleven, and had practiced with enthusiasm under the captaincy of Kirsty Paterson.
AthleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading The Athletic Display The Easter term was passing quickly away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The Athletic Display The Easter term was passing quickly away.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Out of nine hockey matches the team had lost only three--not a bad record for a school that was still in the infancy of its Games reputation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been a strenuous but nevertheless successful season.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It had been a strenuous but nevertheless successful season.
captaincynoun
the post of captain
From this reading The Old Girls' Guild had got up its eleven, and had practiced with enthusiasm under the captaincy of Kirsty Paterson.
DisplaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading The Athletic Display The Easter term was passing quickly away.
EasternounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading The Athletic Display The Easter term was passing quickly away.
being one more than ten
From this reading The Old Girls' Guild had got up its eleven, and had practiced with enthusiasm under the captaincy of Kirsty Paterson.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading The Old Girls' Guild had got up its eleven, and had practiced with enthusiasm under the captaincy of Kirsty Paterson.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading A most exciting Past _versus_ Present match had been played, resulting in a narrow victory for the school.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Out of nine hockey matches the team had lost only three--not a bad record for a school that was still in the infancy of its Games reputation.
GamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Out of nine hockey matches the team had lost only three--not a bad record for a school that was still in the infancy of its Games reputation.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The Old Girls' Guild had got up its eleven, and had practiced with enthusiasm under the captaincy of Kirsty Paterson.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The Old Girls' Guild had got up its eleven, and had practiced with enthusiasm under the captaincy of Kirsty Paterson.
GuildnounUS /ɡɪld/
a formal association of people with similar interests
From this reading The Old Girls' Guild had got up its eleven, and had practiced with enthusiasm under the captaincy of Kirsty Paterson.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been a strenuous but nevertheless successful season.
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 Out of nine hockey matches the team had lost only three--not a bad record for a school that was still in the infancy of its Games reputation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Out of nine hockey matches the team had lost only three--not a bad record for a school that was still in the infancy of its Games reputation.
infancynounUS /ˈɪnfənsi/
the early stage of growth or development
From this reading Out of nine hockey matches the team had lost only three--not a bad record for a school that was still in the infancy of its Games reputation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been a strenuous but nevertheless successful season.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Out of nine hockey matches the team had lost only three--not a bad record for a school that was still in the infancy of its Games reputation.
Kirsty
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Old Girls' Guild had got up its eleven, and had practiced with enthusiasm under the captaincy of Kirsty Paterson.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Out of nine hockey matches the team had lost only three--not a bad record for a school that was still in the infancy of its Games reputation.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading A most exciting Past _versus_ Present match had been played, resulting in a narrow victory for the school.
matchesnounUS /ˈmætʃəz/
plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
From this reading Out of nine hockey matches the team had lost only three--not a bad record for a school that was still in the infancy of its Games reputation.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A most exciting Past _versus_ Present match had been played, resulting in a narrow victory for the school.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading A most exciting Past _versus_ Present match had been played, resulting in a narrow victory for the school.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading It had been a strenuous but nevertheless successful season.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Out of nine hockey matches the team had lost only three--not a bad record for a school that was still in the infancy of its Games reputation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Out of nine hockey matches the team had lost only three--not a bad record for a school that was still in the infancy of its Games reputation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Out of nine hockey matches the team had lost only three--not a bad record for a school that was still in the infancy of its Games reputation.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The Old Girls' Guild had got up its eleven, and had practiced with enthusiasm under the captaincy of Kirsty Paterson.
and nothing more
From this reading Out of nine hockey matches the team had lost only three--not a bad record for a school that was still in the infancy of its Games reputation.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Out of nine hockey matches the team had lost only three--not a bad record for a school that was still in the infancy of its Games reputation.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading The Athletic Display The Easter term was passing quickly away.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading A most exciting Past _versus_ Present match had been played, resulting in a narrow victory for the school.
PatersonnounUS /ˈpætərsən/
American Revolutionary leader (born in Ireland) who was a member of the Constitutional Convention (1745-1806)
From this reading The Old Girls' Guild had got up its eleven, and had practiced with enthusiasm under the captaincy of Kirsty Paterson.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading A most exciting Past _versus_ Present match had been played, resulting in a narrow victory for the school.
practicedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktəst/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading The Old Girls' Guild had got up its eleven, and had practiced with enthusiasm under the captaincy of Kirsty Paterson.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A most exciting Past _versus_ Present match had been played, resulting in a narrow victory for the school.
with speed
From this reading The Athletic Display The Easter term was passing quickly away.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading Out of nine hockey matches the team had lost only three--not a bad record for a school that was still in the infancy of its Games reputation.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Out of nine hockey matches the team had lost only three--not a bad record for a school that was still in the infancy of its Games reputation.
resultingverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading A most exciting Past _versus_ Present match had been played, resulting in a narrow victory for the school.
an educational institution
From this reading Out of nine hockey matches the team had lost only three--not a bad record for a school that was still in the infancy of its Games reputation.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading It had been a strenuous but nevertheless successful season.
not in physical motion
From this reading Out of nine hockey matches the team had lost only three--not a bad record for a school that was still in the infancy of its Games reputation.
strenuousadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
From this reading It had been a strenuous but nevertheless successful season.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading It had been a strenuous but nevertheless successful season.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Out of nine hockey matches the team had lost only three--not a bad record for a school that was still in the infancy of its Games reputation.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading The Athletic Display The Easter term was passing quickly away.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Out of nine hockey matches the team had lost only three--not a bad record for a school that was still in the infancy of its Games reputation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Athletic Display The Easter term was passing quickly away.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Out of nine hockey matches the team had lost only three--not a bad record for a school that was still in the infancy of its Games reputation.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The Old Girls' Guild had got up its eleven, and had practiced with enthusiasm under the captaincy of Kirsty Paterson.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Old Girls' Guild had got up its eleven, and had practiced with enthusiasm under the captaincy of Kirsty Paterson.
versus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A most exciting Past _versus_ Present match had been played, resulting in a narrow victory for the school.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading A most exciting Past _versus_ Present match had been played, resulting in a narrow victory for the school.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Athletic Display The Easter term was passing quickly away.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Old Girls' Guild had got up its eleven, and had practiced with enthusiasm under the captaincy of Kirsty Paterson.
