used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Allingford and his men journeyed to the neighbouring town, so gaming the additional credit of a victory on their opponents' ground; and thus, for the first time for many years, Ronleigh lowered the flag of their ancient rivals both at cricket and at football.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading Allingford and his men journeyed to the neighbouring town, so gaming the additional credit of a victory on their opponents' ground; and thus, for the first time for many years, Ronleigh lowered the flag of their ancient rivals both at cricket and at football.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The same afternoon on which Ronleigh so distinguished herself saw also the melancholy ending of the school life of two of her number.
anew
From this reading WHEN SHALL WE THREE MEET AGAIN?
Allingford
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From this reading Allingford and his men journeyed to the neighbouring town, so gaming the additional credit of a victory on their opponents' ground; and thus, for the first time for many years, Ronleigh lowered the flag of their ancient rivals both at cricket and at football.
in addition
From this reading The same afternoon on which Ronleigh so distinguished herself saw also the melancholy ending of the school life of two of her number.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Allingford and his men journeyed to the neighbouring town, so gaming the additional credit of a victory on their opponents' ground; and thus, for the first time for many years, Ronleigh lowered the flag of their ancient rivals both at cricket and at football.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Wraxby match was played and won.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading "Hurrah!" cried "Rats," who was in a great state of excitement when the news arrived; "they won't ask us again if we'd like to play a master, the cheeky beggars!"
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Hurrah!" cried "Rats," who was in a great state of excitement when the news arrived; "they won't ask us again if we'd like to play a master, the cheeky beggars!"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Allingford and his men journeyed to the neighbouring town, so gaming the additional credit of a victory on their opponents' ground; and thus, for the first time for many years, Ronleigh lowered the flag of their ancient rivals both at cricket and at football.
beggarsnounUS /ˈbeɡərz/
plural of “beggar” — a pauper who lives by begging
From this reading "Hurrah!" cried "Rats," who was in a great state of excitement when the news arrived; "they won't ask us again if we'd like to play a master, the cheeky beggars!"
the two together, not just one
From this reading Allingford and his men journeyed to the neighbouring town, so gaming the additional credit of a victory on their opponents' ground; and thus, for the first time for many years, Ronleigh lowered the flag of their ancient rivals both at cricket and at football.
cheekyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃiːki/
offensively bold
From this reading "Hurrah!" cried "Rats," who was in a great state of excitement when the news arrived; "they won't ask us again if we'd like to play a master, the cheeky beggars!"
approval
From this reading Allingford and his men journeyed to the neighbouring town, so gaming the additional credit of a victory on their opponents' ground; and thus, for the first time for many years, Ronleigh lowered the flag of their ancient rivals both at cricket and at football.
cricketnounUS /ˈkrɪkət/
leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together
From this reading Allingford and his men journeyed to the neighbouring town, so gaming the additional credit of a victory on their opponents' ground; and thus, for the first time for many years, Ronleigh lowered the flag of their ancient rivals both at cricket and at football.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Hurrah!" cried "Rats," who was in a great state of excitement when the news arrived; "they won't ask us again if we'd like to play a master, the cheeky beggars!"
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading The same afternoon on which Ronleigh so distinguished herself saw also the melancholy ending of the school life of two of her number.
endingnounUS /ˈendɪŋ/
the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
From this reading The same afternoon on which Ronleigh so distinguished herself saw also the melancholy ending of the school life of two of her number.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading "Hurrah!" cried "Rats," who was in a great state of excitement when the news arrived; "they won't ask us again if we'd like to play a master, the cheeky beggars!"
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Allingford and his men journeyed to the neighbouring town, so gaming the additional credit of a victory on their opponents' ground; and thus, for the first time for many years, Ronleigh lowered the flag of their ancient rivals both at cricket and at football.
flagnounUS /flæɡ/
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading Allingford and his men journeyed to the neighbouring town, so gaming the additional credit of a victory on their opponents' ground; and thus, for the first time for many years, Ronleigh lowered the flag of their ancient rivals both at cricket and at football.
footballnounUS /ˈfʊtbɔːl/
any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
From this reading Allingford and his men journeyed to the neighbouring town, so gaming the additional credit of a victory on their opponents' ground; and thus, for the first time for many years, Ronleigh lowered the flag of their ancient rivals both at cricket and at football.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Allingford and his men journeyed to the neighbouring town, so gaming the additional credit of a victory on their opponents' ground; and thus, for the first time for many years, Ronleigh lowered the flag of their ancient rivals both at cricket and at football.
gamingnounUS /ˈɡeɪmɪŋ/
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
From this reading Allingford and his men journeyed to the neighbouring town, so gaming the additional credit of a victory on their opponents' ground; and thus, for the first time for many years, Ronleigh lowered the flag of their ancient rivals both at cricket and at football.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Hurrah!" cried "Rats," who was in a great state of excitement when the news arrived; "they won't ask us again if we'd like to play a master, the cheeky beggars!"
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Allingford and his men journeyed to the neighbouring town, so gaming the additional credit of a victory on their opponents' ground; and thus, for the first time for many years, Ronleigh lowered the flag of their ancient rivals both at cricket and at football.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The same afternoon on which Ronleigh so distinguished herself saw also the melancholy ending of the school life of two of her number.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The same afternoon on which Ronleigh so distinguished herself saw also the melancholy ending of the school life of two of her number.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Allingford and his men journeyed to the neighbouring town, so gaming the additional credit of a victory on their opponents' ground; and thus, for the first time for many years, Ronleigh lowered the flag of their ancient rivals both at cricket and at football.
HurrahnounUS /hʊˈrɑː/
a victory cheer
From this reading "Hurrah!" cried "Rats," who was in a great state of excitement when the news arrived; "they won't ask us again if we'd like to play a master, the cheeky beggars!"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Hurrah!" cried "Rats," who was in a great state of excitement when the news arrived; "they won't ask us again if we'd like to play a master, the cheeky beggars!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Hurrah!" cried "Rats," who was in a great state of excitement when the news arrived; "they won't ask us again if we'd like to play a master, the cheeky beggars!"
journeyedverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrnid/
past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Allingford and his men journeyed to the neighbouring town, so gaming the additional credit of a victory on their opponents' ground; and thus, for the first time for many years, Ronleigh lowered the flag of their ancient rivals both at cricket and at football.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The same afternoon on which Ronleigh so distinguished herself saw also the melancholy ending of the school life of two of her number.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Hurrah!" cried "Rats," who was in a great state of excitement when the news arrived; "they won't ask us again if we'd like to play a master, the cheeky beggars!"
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading Allingford and his men journeyed to the neighbouring town, so gaming the additional credit of a victory on their opponents' ground; and thus, for the first time for many years, Ronleigh lowered the flag of their ancient rivals both at cricket and at football.
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 Allingford and his men journeyed to the neighbouring town, so gaming the additional credit of a victory on their opponents' ground; and thus, for the first time for many years, Ronleigh lowered the flag of their ancient rivals both at cricket and at football.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "Hurrah!" cried "Rats," who was in a great state of excitement when the news arrived; "they won't ask us again if we'd like to play a master, the cheeky beggars!"
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading The Wraxby match was played and won.
come together
From this reading WHEN SHALL WE THREE MEET AGAIN?
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading The same afternoon on which Ronleigh so distinguished herself saw also the melancholy ending of the school life of two of her number.
the force of workers available
From this reading Allingford and his men journeyed to the neighbouring town, so gaming the additional credit of a victory on their opponents' ground; and thus, for the first time for many years, Ronleigh lowered the flag of their ancient rivals both at cricket and at football.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading Allingford and his men journeyed to the neighbouring town, so gaming the additional credit of a victory on their opponents' ground; and thus, for the first time for many years, Ronleigh lowered the flag of their ancient rivals both at cricket and at football.
information about recent and important events
From this reading "Hurrah!" cried "Rats," who was in a great state of excitement when the news arrived; "they won't ask us again if we'd like to play a master, the cheeky beggars!"
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The same afternoon on which Ronleigh so distinguished herself saw also the melancholy ending of the school life of two of her number.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Allingford and his men journeyed to the neighbouring town, so gaming the additional credit of a victory on their opponents' ground; and thus, for the first time for many years, Ronleigh lowered the flag of their ancient rivals both at cricket and at football.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Allingford and his men journeyed to the neighbouring town, so gaming the additional credit of a victory on their opponents' ground; and thus, for the first time for many years, Ronleigh lowered the flag of their ancient rivals both at cricket and at football.
opponentsnounUS /əˈpoʊnənts/
plural of “opponent” — a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading Allingford and his men journeyed to the neighbouring town, so gaming the additional credit of a victory on their opponents' ground; and thus, for the first time for many years, Ronleigh lowered the flag of their ancient rivals both at cricket and at football.
participate in games or sport
From this reading "Hurrah!" cried "Rats," who was in a great state of excitement when the news arrived; "they won't ask us again if we'd like to play a master, the cheeky beggars!"
(of games) engaged in
From this reading The Wraxby match was played and won.
RatsnounUS /ræts/
plural of “rat” — any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
From this reading "Hurrah!" cried "Rats," who was in a great state of excitement when the news arrived; "they won't ask us again if we'd like to play a master, the cheeky beggars!"
rivalsnounUS /ˈraɪvəlz/
plural of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading Allingford and his men journeyed to the neighbouring town, so gaming the additional credit of a victory on their opponents' ground; and thus, for the first time for many years, Ronleigh lowered the flag of their ancient rivals both at cricket and at football.
Ronleigh
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From this reading Allingford and his men journeyed to the neighbouring town, so gaming the additional credit of a victory on their opponents' ground; and thus, for the first time for many years, Ronleigh lowered the flag of their ancient rivals both at cricket and at football.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The same afternoon on which Ronleigh so distinguished herself saw also the melancholy ending of the school life of two of her number.
cut with a saw
From this reading The same afternoon on which Ronleigh so distinguished herself saw also the melancholy ending of the school life of two of her number.
an educational institution
From this reading The same afternoon on which Ronleigh so distinguished herself saw also the melancholy ending of the school life of two of her number.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading WHEN SHALL WE THREE MEET AGAIN?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Allingford and his men journeyed to the neighbouring town, so gaming the additional credit of a victory on their opponents' ground; and thus, for the first time for many years, Ronleigh lowered the flag of their ancient rivals both at cricket and at football.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "Hurrah!" cried "Rats," who was in a great state of excitement when the news arrived; "they won't ask us again if we'd like to play a master, the cheeky beggars!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Wraxby match was played and won.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Allingford and his men journeyed to the neighbouring town, so gaming the additional credit of a victory on their opponents' ground; and thus, for the first time for many years, Ronleigh lowered the flag of their ancient rivals both at cricket and at football.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Hurrah!" cried "Rats," who was in a great state of excitement when the news arrived; "they won't ask us again if we'd like to play a master, the cheeky beggars!"
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading WHEN SHALL WE THREE MEET AGAIN?
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Allingford and his men journeyed to the neighbouring town, so gaming the additional credit of a victory on their opponents' ground; and thus, for the first time for many years, Ronleigh lowered the flag of their ancient rivals both at cricket and at football.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Allingford and his men journeyed to the neighbouring town, so gaming the additional credit of a victory on their opponents' ground; and thus, for the first time for many years, Ronleigh lowered the flag of their ancient rivals both at cricket and at football.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Allingford and his men journeyed to the neighbouring town, so gaming the additional credit of a victory on their opponents' ground; and thus, for the first time for many years, Ronleigh lowered the flag of their ancient rivals both at cricket and at football.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Allingford and his men journeyed to the neighbouring town, so gaming the additional credit of a victory on their opponents' ground; and thus, for the first time for many years, Ronleigh lowered the flag of their ancient rivals both at cricket and at football.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The same afternoon on which Ronleigh so distinguished herself saw also the melancholy ending of the school life of two of her number.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Hurrah!" cried "Rats," who was in a great state of excitement when the news arrived; "they won't ask us again if we'd like to play a master, the cheeky beggars!"
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Allingford and his men journeyed to the neighbouring town, so gaming the additional credit of a victory on their opponents' ground; and thus, for the first time for many years, Ronleigh lowered the flag of their ancient rivals both at cricket and at football.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Wraxby match was played and won.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WHEN SHALL WE THREE MEET AGAIN?
we'd
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From this reading "Hurrah!" cried "Rats," who was in a great state of excitement when the news arrived; "they won't ask us again if we'd like to play a master, the cheeky beggars!"
at the time that
From this reading WHEN SHALL WE THREE MEET AGAIN?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The same afternoon on which Ronleigh so distinguished herself saw also the melancholy ending of the school life of two of her number.
which person or people
From this reading "Hurrah!" cried "Rats," who was in a great state of excitement when the news arrived; "they won't ask us again if we'd like to play a master, the cheeky beggars!"
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading The Wraxby match was played and won.
won't
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From this reading "Hurrah!" cried "Rats," who was in a great state of excitement when the news arrived; "they won't ask us again if we'd like to play a master, the cheeky beggars!"
Wraxby
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From this reading The Wraxby match was played and won.
a late time of life
From this reading Allingford and his men journeyed to the neighbouring town, so gaming the additional credit of a victory on their opponents' ground; and thus, for the first time for many years, Ronleigh lowered the flag of their ancient rivals both at cricket and at football.
