2
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From this reading (2) The circle form, played by the children joining hands and forming a circle, and all walking or dancing round together when singing the words.
3
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From this reading (3) The individual form, where the children take separate characters and act a little play.
4
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From this reading (4) The arch form, in which two children clasp each other’s hands, hold their arms high, and so form a kind of arch, beneath which all the other players run in single file.
5
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From this reading (5) Winding-up form, in which the players, clasping hands, wind round another player until all are wedged closely together, and then unwind again, generally assuming a serpentine form in so doing.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading (2) The circle form, played by the children joining hands and forming a circle, and all walking or dancing round together when singing the words.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading (3) The individual form, where the children take separate characters and act a little play.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading It will be well, in the first place, to arrange the games played under each of these methods:— GAMES PLAYED IN LINE FORM (_with singing and action_).
anew
From this reading (5) Winding-up form, in which the players, clasping hands, wind round another player until all are wedged closely together, and then unwind again, generally assuming a serpentine form in so doing.
(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 (2) The circle form, played by the children joining hands and forming a circle, and all walking or dancing round together when singing the words.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading (2) The circle form, played by the children joining hands and forming a circle, and all walking or dancing round together when singing the words.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading (5) Winding-up form, in which the players, clasping hands, wind round another player until all are wedged closely together, and then unwind again, generally assuming a serpentine form in so doing.
archnounUS /ɑːrtʃ/
a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
From this reading (4) The arch form, in which two children clasp each other’s hands, hold their arms high, and so form a kind of arch, beneath which all the other players run in single file.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading (5) Winding-up form, in which the players, clasping hands, wind round another player until all are wedged closely together, and then unwind again, generally assuming a serpentine form in so doing.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading (4) The arch form, in which two children clasp each other’s hands, hold their arms high, and so form a kind of arch, beneath which all the other players run in single file.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading It will be well, in the first place, to arrange the games played under each of these methods:— GAMES PLAYED IN LINE FORM (_with singing and action_).
assumingadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmɪŋ/
excessively forward
From this reading (5) Winding-up form, in which the players, clasping hands, wind round another player until all are wedged closely together, and then unwind again, generally assuming a serpentine form in so doing.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It will be well, in the first place, to arrange the games played under each of these methods:— GAMES PLAYED IN LINE FORM (_with singing and action_).
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading (4) The arch form, in which two children clasp each other’s hands, hold their arms high, and so form a kind of arch, beneath which all the other players run in single file.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading (2) The circle form, played by the children joining hands and forming a circle, and all walking or dancing round together when singing the words.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading (3) The individual form, where the children take separate characters and act a little play.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading (2) The circle form, played by the children joining hands and forming a circle, and all walking or dancing round together when singing the words.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading (2) The circle form, played by the children joining hands and forming a circle, and all walking or dancing round together when singing the words.
claspverbUS /klæsp/
hold firmly and tightly
From this reading (4) The arch form, in which two children clasp each other’s hands, hold their arms high, and so form a kind of arch, beneath which all the other players run in single file.
clasping
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading (5) Winding-up form, in which the players, clasping hands, wind round another player until all are wedged closely together, and then unwind again, generally assuming a serpentine form in so doing.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading (5) Winding-up form, in which the players, clasping hands, wind round another player until all are wedged closely together, and then unwind again, generally assuming a serpentine form in so doing.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading (2) The circle form, played by the children joining hands and forming a circle, and all walking or dancing round together when singing the words.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading (5) Winding-up form, in which the players, clasping hands, wind round another player until all are wedged closely together, and then unwind again, generally assuming a serpentine form in so doing.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading (4) The arch form, in which two children clasp each other’s hands, hold their arms high, and so form a kind of arch, beneath which all the other players run in single file.
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading (4) The arch form, in which two children clasp each other’s hands, hold their arms high, and so form a kind of arch, beneath which all the other players run in single file.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It will be well, in the first place, to arrange the games played under each of these methods:— GAMES PLAYED IN LINE FORM (_with singing and action_).
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading (2) The circle form, played by the children joining hands and forming a circle, and all walking or dancing round together when singing the words.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading (2) The circle form, played by the children joining hands and forming a circle, and all walking or dancing round together when singing the words.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading It will be well, in the first place, to arrange the games played under each of these methods:— GAMES PLAYED IN LINE FORM (_with singing and action_).
usually; as a rule
From this reading (5) Winding-up form, in which the players, clasping hands, wind round another player until all are wedged closely together, and then unwind again, generally assuming a serpentine form in so doing.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading (2) The circle form, played by the children joining hands and forming a circle, and all walking or dancing round together when singing the words.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading (4) The arch form, in which two children clasp each other’s hands, hold their arms high, and so form a kind of arch, beneath which all the other players run in single file.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading (4) The arch form, in which two children clasp each other’s hands, hold their arms high, and so form a kind of arch, beneath which all the other players run in single file.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading (4) The arch form, in which two children clasp each other’s hands, hold their arms high, and so form a kind of arch, beneath which all the other players run in single file.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading (3) The individual form, where the children take separate characters and act a little play.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It will be well, in the first place, to arrange the games played under each of these methods:— GAMES PLAYED IN LINE FORM (_with singing and action_).
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading (2) The circle form, played by the children joining hands and forming a circle, and all walking or dancing round together when singing the words.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading (4) The arch form, in which two children clasp each other’s hands, hold their arms high, and so form a kind of arch, beneath which all the other players run in single file.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading It will be well, in the first place, to arrange the games played under each of these methods:— GAMES PLAYED IN LINE FORM (_with singing and action_).
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading (3) The individual form, where the children take separate characters and act a little play.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading It will be well, in the first place, to arrange the games played under each of these methods:— GAMES PLAYED IN LINE FORM (_with singing and action_).
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading (4) The arch form, in which two children clasp each other’s hands, hold their arms high, and so form a kind of arch, beneath which all the other players run in single file.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading (2) The circle form, played by the children joining hands and forming a circle, and all walking or dancing round together when singing the words.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading (4) The arch form, in which two children clasp each other’s hands, hold their arms high, and so form a kind of arch, beneath which all the other players run in single file.
other's
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From this reading (4) The arch form, in which two children clasp each other’s hands, hold their arms high, and so form a kind of arch, beneath which all the other players run in single file.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It will be well, in the first place, to arrange the games played under each of these methods:— GAMES PLAYED IN LINE FORM (_with singing and action_).
participate in games or sport
From this reading (3) The individual form, where the children take separate characters and act a little play.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading (2) The circle form, played by the children joining hands and forming a circle, and all walking or dancing round together when singing the words.
playernounUS /ˈpleɪər/
a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading (5) Winding-up form, in which the players, clasping hands, wind round another player until all are wedged closely together, and then unwind again, generally assuming a serpentine form in so doing.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading (4) The arch form, in which two children clasp each other’s hands, hold their arms high, and so form a kind of arch, beneath which all the other players run in single file.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading (2) The circle form, played by the children joining hands and forming a circle, and all walking or dancing round together when singing the words.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading (4) The arch form, in which two children clasp each other’s hands, hold their arms high, and so form a kind of arch, beneath which all the other players run in single file.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading (3) The individual form, where the children take separate characters and act a little play.
serpentineadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrpəntaɪn/
resembling a serpent in form
From this reading (5) Winding-up form, in which the players, clasping hands, wind round another player until all are wedged closely together, and then unwind again, generally assuming a serpentine form in so doing.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading (2) The circle form, played by the children joining hands and forming a circle, and all walking or dancing round together when singing the words.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading (4) The arch form, in which two children clasp each other’s hands, hold their arms high, and so form a kind of arch, beneath which all the other players run in single file.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading (4) The arch form, in which two children clasp each other’s hands, hold their arms high, and so form a kind of arch, beneath which all the other players run in single file.
carry out
From this reading (3) The individual form, where the children take separate characters and act a little play.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading (2) The circle form, played by the children joining hands and forming a circle, and all walking or dancing round together when singing the words.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading (4) The arch form, in which two children clasp each other’s hands, hold their arms high, and so form a kind of arch, beneath which all the other players run in single file.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading (5) Winding-up form, in which the players, clasping hands, wind round another player until all are wedged closely together, and then unwind again, generally assuming a serpentine form in so doing.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It will be well, in the first place, to arrange the games played under each of these methods:— GAMES PLAYED IN LINE FORM (_with singing and action_).
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It will be well, in the first place, to arrange the games played under each of these methods:— GAMES PLAYED IN LINE FORM (_with singing and action_).
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading (2) The circle form, played by the children joining hands and forming a circle, and all walking or dancing round together when singing the words.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading (4) The arch form, in which two children clasp each other’s hands, hold their arms high, and so form a kind of arch, beneath which all the other players run in single file.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It will be well, in the first place, to arrange the games played under each of these methods:— GAMES PLAYED IN LINE FORM (_with singing and action_).
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading (5) Winding-up form, in which the players, clasping hands, wind round another player until all are wedged closely together, and then unwind again, generally assuming a serpentine form in so doing.
unwindverbUS /ənˈwaɪnd/
reverse the winding or twisting of
From this reading (5) Winding-up form, in which the players, clasping hands, wind round another player until all are wedged closely together, and then unwind again, generally assuming a serpentine form in so doing.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading (2) The circle form, played by the children joining hands and forming a circle, and all walking or dancing round together when singing the words.
wedgedadjectiveUS /wedʒd/
wedged or packed in together
From this reading (5) Winding-up form, in which the players, clasping hands, wind round another player until all are wedged closely together, and then unwind again, generally assuming a serpentine form in so doing.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It will be well, in the first place, to arrange the games played under each of these methods:— GAMES PLAYED IN LINE FORM (_with singing and action_).
at the time that
From this reading (2) The circle form, played by the children joining hands and forming a circle, and all walking or dancing round together when singing the words.
in or at the place that
From this reading (3) The individual form, where the children take separate characters and act a little play.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading (4) The arch form, in which two children clasp each other’s hands, hold their arms high, and so form a kind of arch, beneath which all the other players run in single file.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will be well, in the first place, to arrange the games played under each of these methods:— GAMES PLAYED IN LINE FORM (_with singing and action_).
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading (5) Winding-up form, in which the players, clasping hands, wind round another player until all are wedged closely together, and then unwind again, generally assuming a serpentine form in so doing.
Winding-up
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From this reading (5) Winding-up form, in which the players, clasping hands, wind round another player until all are wedged closely together, and then unwind again, generally assuming a serpentine form in so doing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It will be well, in the first place, to arrange the games played under each of these methods:— GAMES PLAYED IN LINE FORM (_with singing and action_).
the words that are spoken
From this reading (2) The circle form, played by the children joining hands and forming a circle, and all walking or dancing round together when singing the words.
