used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I doubt if there be any scene in the world more animating or delightful than a cricket match.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I do not mean a set match at Lord's Ground--no! the cricket I mean is a real solid, old-fashioned match between neighbouring parishes, where each attacks the other for honour and a supper.
animatingadjectiveUS /ˌænəˈmeɪtɪŋɡ/
giving spirit and vivacity
From this reading I doubt if there be any scene in the world more animating or delightful than a cricket match.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I doubt if there be any scene in the world more animating or delightful than a cricket match.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I do not mean a set match at Lord's Ground--no! the cricket I mean is a real solid, old-fashioned match between neighbouring parishes, where each attacks the other for honour and a supper.
attacksnounUS /əˈtæks/
plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading I do not mean a set match at Lord's Ground--no! the cricket I mean is a real solid, old-fashioned match between neighbouring parishes, where each attacks the other for honour and a supper.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading For the last three weeks our village has been in a state of great excitement, occasioned by a challenge from our north-western neighbours, the men of B----, to contend with us at cricket.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I doubt if there be any scene in the world more animating or delightful than a cricket match.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For the last three weeks our village has been in a state of great excitement, occasioned by a challenge from our north-western neighbours, the men of B----, to contend with us at cricket.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The sport had languished until the present season, when the spirit began to revive.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading I do not mean a set match at Lord's Ground--no! the cricket I mean is a real solid, old-fashioned match between neighbouring parishes, where each attacks the other for honour and a supper.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For the last three weeks our village has been in a state of great excitement, occasioned by a challenge from our north-western neighbours, the men of B----, to contend with us at cricket.
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading For the last three weeks our village has been in a state of great excitement, occasioned by a challenge from our north-western neighbours, the men of B----, to contend with us at cricket.
contendverbUS /kənˈtend/
maintain or assert
From this reading For the last three weeks our village has been in a state of great excitement, occasioned by a challenge from our north-western neighbours, the men of B----, to contend with us at cricket.
cricketnounUS /ˈkrɪkət/
leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together
From this reading I doubt if there be any scene in the world more animating or delightful than a cricket match.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading I doubt if there be any scene in the world more animating or delightful than a cricket match.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not mean a set match at Lord's Ground--no! the cricket I mean is a real solid, old-fashioned match between neighbouring parishes, where each attacks the other for honour and a supper.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading I doubt if there be any scene in the world more animating or delightful than a cricket match.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading I do not mean a set match at Lord's Ground--no! the cricket I mean is a real solid, old-fashioned match between neighbouring parishes, where each attacks the other for honour and a supper.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading For the last three weeks our village has been in a state of great excitement, occasioned by a challenge from our north-western neighbours, the men of B----, to contend with us at cricket.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I do not mean a set match at Lord's Ground--no! the cricket I mean is a real solid, old-fashioned match between neighbouring parishes, where each attacks the other for honour and a supper.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For the last three weeks our village has been in a state of great excitement, occasioned by a challenge from our north-western neighbours, the men of B----, to contend with us at cricket.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading For the last three weeks our village has been in a state of great excitement, occasioned by a challenge from our north-western neighbours, the men of B----, to contend with us at cricket.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading I do not mean a set match at Lord's Ground--no! the cricket I mean is a real solid, old-fashioned match between neighbouring parishes, where each attacks the other for honour and a supper.
an established custom
From this reading Now, we have not been much in the habit of playing matches.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sport had languished until the present season, when the spirit began to revive.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For the last three weeks our village has been in a state of great excitement, occasioned by a challenge from our north-western neighbours, the men of B----, to contend with us at cricket.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Now, we have not been much in the habit of playing matches.
the state of being honored
From this reading I do not mean a set match at Lord's Ground--no! the cricket I mean is a real solid, old-fashioned match between neighbouring parishes, where each attacks the other for honour and a supper.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I doubt if there be any scene in the world more animating or delightful than a cricket match.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I doubt if there be any scene in the world more animating or delightful than a cricket match.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I doubt if there be any scene in the world more animating or delightful than a cricket match.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I do not mean a set match at Lord's Ground--no! the cricket I mean is a real solid, old-fashioned match between neighbouring parishes, where each attacks the other for honour and a supper.
languishedverbUS /ˈlæŋɡwɪʃt/
past form of “languish” — lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief
From this reading The sport had languished until the present season, when the spirit began to revive.
immediately past
From this reading For the last three weeks our village has been in a state of great excitement, occasioned by a challenge from our north-western neighbours, the men of B----, to contend with us at cricket.
Lord'snounUS /lɔːrdz/
possessive form of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading I do not mean a set match at Lord's Ground--no! the cricket I mean is a real solid, old-fashioned match between neighbouring parishes, where each attacks the other for honour and a supper.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading I doubt if there be any scene in the world more animating or delightful than a cricket match.
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 Now, we have not been much in the habit of playing matches.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I do not mean a set match at Lord's Ground--no! the cricket I mean is a real solid, old-fashioned match between neighbouring parishes, where each attacks the other for honour and a supper.
the force of workers available
From this reading For the last three weeks our village has been in a state of great excitement, occasioned by a challenge from our north-western neighbours, the men of B----, to contend with us at cricket.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I doubt if there be any scene in the world more animating or delightful than a cricket match.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Now, we have not been much in the habit of playing matches.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading I do not mean a set match at Lord's Ground--no! the cricket I mean is a real solid, old-fashioned match between neighbouring parishes, where each attacks the other for honour and a supper.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading For the last three weeks our village has been in a state of great excitement, occasioned by a challenge from our north-western neighbours, the men of B----, to contend with us at cricket.
not any; not one
From this reading I do not mean a set match at Lord's Ground--no! the cricket I mean is a real solid, old-fashioned match between neighbouring parishes, where each attacks the other for honour and a supper.
north-western
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From this reading For the last three weeks our village has been in a state of great excitement, occasioned by a challenge from our north-western neighbours, the men of B----, to contend with us at cricket.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not mean a set match at Lord's Ground--no! the cricket I mean is a real solid, old-fashioned match between neighbouring parishes, where each attacks the other for honour and a supper.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, we have not been much in the habit of playing matches.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading For the last three weeks our village has been in a state of great excitement, occasioned by a challenge from our north-western neighbours, the men of B----, to contend with us at cricket.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For the last three weeks our village has been in a state of great excitement, occasioned by a challenge from our north-western neighbours, the men of B----, to contend with us at cricket.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading I do not mean a set match at Lord's Ground--no! the cricket I mean is a real solid, old-fashioned match between neighbouring parishes, where each attacks the other for honour and a supper.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I doubt if there be any scene in the world more animating or delightful than a cricket match.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I do not mean a set match at Lord's Ground--no! the cricket I mean is a real solid, old-fashioned match between neighbouring parishes, where each attacks the other for honour and a supper.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading For the last three weeks our village has been in a state of great excitement, occasioned by a challenge from our north-western neighbours, the men of B----, to contend with us at cricket.
parishesnounUS /ˈpærɪʃɪz/
plural of “parish” — a local church community
From this reading I do not mean a set match at Lord's Ground--no! the cricket I mean is a real solid, old-fashioned match between neighbouring parishes, where each attacks the other for honour and a supper.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Now, we have not been much in the habit of playing matches.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The sport had languished until the present season, when the spirit began to revive.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading I do not mean a set match at Lord's Ground--no! the cricket I mean is a real solid, old-fashioned match between neighbouring parishes, where each attacks the other for honour and a supper.
reviveverbUS /rɪˈvaɪv/
cause to regain consciousness
From this reading The sport had languished until the present season, when the spirit began to revive.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading I doubt if there be any scene in the world more animating or delightful than a cricket match.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The sport had languished until the present season, when the spirit began to revive.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I do not mean a set match at Lord's Ground--no! the cricket I mean is a real solid, old-fashioned match between neighbouring parishes, where each attacks the other for honour and a supper.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading I do not mean a set match at Lord's Ground--no! the cricket I mean is a real solid, old-fashioned match between neighbouring parishes, where each attacks the other for honour and a supper.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The sport had languished until the present season, when the spirit began to revive.
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading The sport had languished until the present season, when the spirit began to revive.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading For the last three weeks our village has been in a state of great excitement, occasioned by a challenge from our north-western neighbours, the men of B----, to contend with us at cricket.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading I do not mean a set match at Lord's Ground--no! the cricket I mean is a real solid, old-fashioned match between neighbouring parishes, where each attacks the other for honour and a supper.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I doubt if there be any scene in the world more animating or delightful than a cricket match.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I doubt if there be any scene in the world more animating or delightful than a cricket match.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I doubt if there be any scene in the world more animating or delightful than a cricket match.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading For the last three weeks our village has been in a state of great excitement, occasioned by a challenge from our north-western neighbours, the men of B----, to contend with us at cricket.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For the last three weeks our village has been in a state of great excitement, occasioned by a challenge from our north-western neighbours, the men of B----, to contend with us at cricket.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The sport had languished until the present season, when the spirit began to revive.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For the last three weeks our village has been in a state of great excitement, occasioned by a challenge from our north-western neighbours, the men of B----, to contend with us at cricket.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading For the last three weeks our village has been in a state of great excitement, occasioned by a challenge from our north-western neighbours, the men of B----, to contend with us at cricket.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Now, we have not been much in the habit of playing matches.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For the last three weeks our village has been in a state of great excitement, occasioned by a challenge from our north-western neighbours, the men of B----, to contend with us at cricket.
at the time that
From this reading The sport had languished until the present season, when the spirit began to revive.
in or at the place that
From this reading I do not mean a set match at Lord's Ground--no! the cricket I mean is a real solid, old-fashioned match between neighbouring parishes, where each attacks the other for honour and a supper.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For the last three weeks our village has been in a state of great excitement, occasioned by a challenge from our north-western neighbours, the men of B----, to contend with us at cricket.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I doubt if there be any scene in the world more animating or delightful than a cricket match.
