Chapter XIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading IN THE PLAYING FIELDS $Nickie, Nickie, Night.$--Before the period when lucifer matches came into general usage and were manufactured at a moderate price, our grandparents relied on the flint, the steel, and the tinder-box to produce fire.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading To the student, and to the curious who desire a more tangible acquaintance, we may remark that a very fine collection of tinder-boxes, flints, and steels can be seen both at the British Museum and at the Guildhall Museum of the City of London.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading The game was called "Nickie, Nickie, Night," and admitted any number of players.

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From this reading A very favourite boys' game, in the earlier part of the nineteenth century, which necessitated the possession of at least a flint and steel, the game being played in the after-dark of evening, was somewhat similar to the modern game of "Touch."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading IN THE PLAYING FIELDS $Nickie, Nickie, Night.$--Before the period when lucifer matches came into general usage and were manufactured at a moderate price, our grandparents relied on the flint, the steel, and the tinder-box to produce fire.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The game was called "Nickie, Nickie, Night," and admitted any number of players.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IN THE PLAYING FIELDS $Nickie, Nickie, Night.$--Before the period when lucifer matches came into general usage and were manufactured at a moderate price, our grandparents relied on the flint, the steel, and the tinder-box to produce fire.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading To the student, and to the curious who desire a more tangible acquaintance, we may remark that a very fine collection of tinder-boxes, flints, and steels can be seen both at the British Museum and at the Guildhall Museum of the City of London.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading These implements have been very completely dealt with by various writers and illustrators, who have given us some idea of the importance they were to every household.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading IN THE PLAYING FIELDS $Nickie, Nickie, Night.$--Before the period when lucifer matches came into general usage and were manufactured at a moderate price, our grandparents relied on the flint, the steel, and the tinder-box to produce fire.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading A very favourite boys' game, in the earlier part of the nineteenth century, which necessitated the possession of at least a flint and steel, the game being played in the after-dark of evening, was somewhat similar to the modern game of "Touch."

the two together, not just one

From this reading To the student, and to the curious who desire a more tangible acquaintance, we may remark that a very fine collection of tinder-boxes, flints, and steels can be seen both at the British Museum and at the Guildhall Museum of the City of London.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading A very favourite boys' game, in the earlier part of the nineteenth century, which necessitated the possession of at least a flint and steel, the game being played in the after-dark of evening, was somewhat similar to the modern game of "Touch."

the people of Great Britain

From this reading To the student, and to the curious who desire a more tangible acquaintance, we may remark that a very fine collection of tinder-boxes, flints, and steels can be seen both at the British Museum and at the Guildhall Museum of the City of London.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading These implements have been very completely dealt with by various writers and illustrators, who have given us some idea of the importance they were to every household.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The game was called "Nickie, Nickie, Night," and admitted any number of players.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading IN THE PLAYING FIELDS $Nickie, Nickie, Night.$--Before the period when lucifer matches came into general usage and were manufactured at a moderate price, our grandparents relied on the flint, the steel, and the tinder-box to produce fire.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading To the student, and to the curious who desire a more tangible acquaintance, we may remark that a very fine collection of tinder-boxes, flints, and steels can be seen both at the British Museum and at the Guildhall Museum of the City of London.

a period of 100 years

From this reading A very favourite boys' game, in the earlier part of the nineteenth century, which necessitated the possession of at least a flint and steel, the game being played in the after-dark of evening, was somewhat similar to the modern game of "Touch."

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading To the student, and to the curious who desire a more tangible acquaintance, we may remark that a very fine collection of tinder-boxes, flints, and steels can be seen both at the British Museum and at the Guildhall Museum of the City of London.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading To the student, and to the curious who desire a more tangible acquaintance, we may remark that a very fine collection of tinder-boxes, flints, and steels can be seen both at the British Museum and at the Guildhall Museum of the City of London.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading These implements have been very completely dealt with by various writers and illustrators, who have given us some idea of the importance they were to every household.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading To the student, and to the curious who desire a more tangible acquaintance, we may remark that a very fine collection of tinder-boxes, flints, and steels can be seen both at the British Museum and at the Guildhall Museum of the City of London.

inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading These implements have been very completely dealt with by various writers and illustrators, who have given us some idea of the importance they were to every household.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading To the student, and to the curious who desire a more tangible acquaintance, we may remark that a very fine collection of tinder-boxes, flints, and steels can be seen both at the British Museum and at the Guildhall Museum of the City of London.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading A very favourite boys' game, in the earlier part of the nineteenth century, which necessitated the possession of at least a flint and steel, the game being played in the after-dark of evening, was somewhat similar to the modern game of "Touch."

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading A very favourite boys' game, in the earlier part of the nineteenth century, which necessitated the possession of at least a flint and steel, the game being played in the after-dark of evening, was somewhat similar to the modern game of "Touch."

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading These implements have been very completely dealt with by various writers and illustrators, who have given us some idea of the importance they were to every household.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading A very favourite boys' game, in the earlier part of the nineteenth century, which necessitated the possession of at least a flint and steel, the game being played in the after-dark of evening, was somewhat similar to the modern game of "Touch."

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading IN THE PLAYING FIELDS $Nickie, Nickie, Night.$--Before the period when lucifer matches came into general usage and were manufactured at a moderate price, our grandparents relied on the flint, the steel, and the tinder-box to produce fire.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading To the student, and to the curious who desire a more tangible acquaintance, we may remark that a very fine collection of tinder-boxes, flints, and steels can be seen both at the British Museum and at the Guildhall Museum of the City of London.

start firing a weapon

From this reading IN THE PLAYING FIELDS $Nickie, Nickie, Night.$--Before the period when lucifer matches came into general usage and were manufactured at a moderate price, our grandparents relied on the flint, the steel, and the tinder-box to produce fire.

a hard kind of stone; a form of silica more opaque than chalcedony

From this reading IN THE PLAYING FIELDS $Nickie, Nickie, Night.$--Before the period when lucifer matches came into general usage and were manufactured at a moderate price, our grandparents relied on the flint, the steel, and the tinder-box to produce fire.

plural of “flint” — a hard kind of stone; a form of silica more opaque than chalcedony

From this reading To the student, and to the curious who desire a more tangible acquaintance, we may remark that a very fine collection of tinder-boxes, flints, and steels can be seen both at the British Museum and at the Guildhall Museum of the City of London.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading A very favourite boys' game, in the earlier part of the nineteenth century, which necessitated the possession of at least a flint and steel, the game being played in the after-dark of evening, was somewhat similar to the modern game of "Touch."

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading IN THE PLAYING FIELDS $Nickie, Nickie, Night.$--Before the period when lucifer matches came into general usage and were manufactured at a moderate price, our grandparents relied on the flint, the steel, and the tinder-box to produce fire.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading These implements have been very completely dealt with by various writers and illustrators, who have given us some idea of the importance they were to every household.

plural of “grandparent” — a parent of your father or mother

From this reading IN THE PLAYING FIELDS $Nickie, Nickie, Night.$--Before the period when lucifer matches came into general usage and were manufactured at a moderate price, our grandparents relied on the flint, the steel, and the tinder-box to produce fire.

the hall of a guild or corporation

From this reading To the student, and to the curious who desire a more tangible acquaintance, we may remark that a very fine collection of tinder-boxes, flints, and steels can be seen both at the British Museum and at the Guildhall Museum of the City of London.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading These implements have been very completely dealt with by various writers and illustrators, who have given us some idea of the importance they were to every household.

a social unit living together

From this reading These implements have been very completely dealt with by various writers and illustrators, who have given us some idea of the importance they were to every household.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading These implements have been very completely dealt with by various writers and illustrators, who have given us some idea of the importance they were to every household.

plural of “illustrator” — an artist who makes illustrations (for books or magazines or advertisements etc.)

From this reading These implements have been very completely dealt with by various writers and illustrators, who have given us some idea of the importance they were to every household.

plural of “implement” — instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end

From this reading These implements have been very completely dealt with by various writers and illustrators, who have given us some idea of the importance they were to every household.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading These implements have been very completely dealt with by various writers and illustrators, who have given us some idea of the importance they were to every household.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading IN THE PLAYING FIELDS $Nickie, Nickie, Night.$--Before the period when lucifer matches came into general usage and were manufactured at a moderate price, our grandparents relied on the flint, the steel, and the tinder-box to produce fire.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading IN THE PLAYING FIELDS $Nickie, Nickie, Night.$--Before the period when lucifer matches came into general usage and were manufactured at a moderate price, our grandparents relied on the flint, the steel, and the tinder-box to produce fire.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading A very favourite boys' game, in the earlier part of the nineteenth century, which necessitated the possession of at least a flint and steel, the game being played in the after-dark of evening, was somewhat similar to the modern game of "Touch."

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading To the student, and to the curious who desire a more tangible acquaintance, we may remark that a very fine collection of tinder-boxes, flints, and steels can be seen both at the British Museum and at the Guildhall Museum of the City of London.

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading IN THE PLAYING FIELDS $Nickie, Nickie, Night.$--Before the period when lucifer matches came into general usage and were manufactured at a moderate price, our grandparents relied on the flint, the steel, and the tinder-box to produce fire.

produced in a large-scale industrial operation

From this reading IN THE PLAYING FIELDS $Nickie, Nickie, Night.$--Before the period when lucifer matches came into general usage and were manufactured at a moderate price, our grandparents relied on the flint, the steel, and the tinder-box to produce fire.

plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction

From this reading IN THE PLAYING FIELDS $Nickie, Nickie, Night.$--Before the period when lucifer matches came into general usage and were manufactured at a moderate price, our grandparents relied on the flint, the steel, and the tinder-box to produce fire.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading To the student, and to the curious who desire a more tangible acquaintance, we may remark that a very fine collection of tinder-boxes, flints, and steels can be seen both at the British Museum and at the Guildhall Museum of the City of London.

preside over

From this reading IN THE PLAYING FIELDS $Nickie, Nickie, Night.$--Before the period when lucifer matches came into general usage and were manufactured at a moderate price, our grandparents relied on the flint, the steel, and the tinder-box to produce fire.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading A very favourite boys' game, in the earlier part of the nineteenth century, which necessitated the possession of at least a flint and steel, the game being played in the after-dark of evening, was somewhat similar to the modern game of "Touch."

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading To the student, and to the curious who desire a more tangible acquaintance, we may remark that a very fine collection of tinder-boxes, flints, and steels can be seen both at the British Museum and at the Guildhall Museum of the City of London.

a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value

From this reading To the student, and to the curious who desire a more tangible acquaintance, we may remark that a very fine collection of tinder-boxes, flints, and steels can be seen both at the British Museum and at the Guildhall Museum of the City of London.

past form of “necessitate” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading A very favourite boys' game, in the earlier part of the nineteenth century, which necessitated the possession of at least a flint and steel, the game being played in the after-dark of evening, was somewhat similar to the modern game of "Touch."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IN THE PLAYING FIELDS $Nickie, Nickie, Night.$--Before the period when lucifer matches came into general usage and were manufactured at a moderate price, our grandparents relied on the flint, the steel, and the tinder-box to produce fire.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading IN THE PLAYING FIELDS $Nickie, Nickie, Night.$--Before the period when lucifer matches came into general usage and were manufactured at a moderate price, our grandparents relied on the flint, the steel, and the tinder-box to produce fire.

coming next after the eighteenth in position

From this reading A very favourite boys' game, in the earlier part of the nineteenth century, which necessitated the possession of at least a flint and steel, the game being played in the after-dark of evening, was somewhat similar to the modern game of "Touch."

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The game was called "Nickie, Nickie, Night," and admitted any number of players.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading These implements have been very completely dealt with by various writers and illustrators, who have given us some idea of the importance they were to every household.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading IN THE PLAYING FIELDS $Nickie, Nickie, Night.$--Before the period when lucifer matches came into general usage and were manufactured at a moderate price, our grandparents relied on the flint, the steel, and the tinder-box to produce fire.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading IN THE PLAYING FIELDS $Nickie, Nickie, Night.$--Before the period when lucifer matches came into general usage and were manufactured at a moderate price, our grandparents relied on the flint, the steel, and the tinder-box to produce fire.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading A very favourite boys' game, in the earlier part of the nineteenth century, which necessitated the possession of at least a flint and steel, the game being played in the after-dark of evening, was somewhat similar to the modern game of "Touch."

an amount of time

From this reading IN THE PLAYING FIELDS $Nickie, Nickie, Night.$--Before the period when lucifer matches came into general usage and were manufactured at a moderate price, our grandparents relied on the flint, the steel, and the tinder-box to produce fire.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading A very favourite boys' game, in the earlier part of the nineteenth century, which necessitated the possession of at least a flint and steel, the game being played in the after-dark of evening, was somewhat similar to the modern game of "Touch."

plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

From this reading The game was called "Nickie, Nickie, Night," and admitted any number of players.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading IN THE PLAYING FIELDS $Nickie, Nickie, Night.$--Before the period when lucifer matches came into general usage and were manufactured at a moderate price, our grandparents relied on the flint, the steel, and the tinder-box to produce fire.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading A very favourite boys' game, in the earlier part of the nineteenth century, which necessitated the possession of at least a flint and steel, the game being played in the after-dark of evening, was somewhat similar to the modern game of "Touch."

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading IN THE PLAYING FIELDS $Nickie, Nickie, Night.$--Before the period when lucifer matches came into general usage and were manufactured at a moderate price, our grandparents relied on the flint, the steel, and the tinder-box to produce fire.

bring forth or yield

From this reading IN THE PLAYING FIELDS $Nickie, Nickie, Night.$--Before the period when lucifer matches came into general usage and were manufactured at a moderate price, our grandparents relied on the flint, the steel, and the tinder-box to produce fire.

inflected form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in

From this reading IN THE PLAYING FIELDS $Nickie, Nickie, Night.$--Before the period when lucifer matches came into general usage and were manufactured at a moderate price, our grandparents relied on the flint, the steel, and the tinder-box to produce fire.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading To the student, and to the curious who desire a more tangible acquaintance, we may remark that a very fine collection of tinder-boxes, flints, and steels can be seen both at the British Museum and at the Guildhall Museum of the City of London.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading To the student, and to the curious who desire a more tangible acquaintance, we may remark that a very fine collection of tinder-boxes, flints, and steels can be seen both at the British Museum and at the Guildhall Museum of the City of London.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading A very favourite boys' game, in the earlier part of the nineteenth century, which necessitated the possession of at least a flint and steel, the game being played in the after-dark of evening, was somewhat similar to the modern game of "Touch."

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading These implements have been very completely dealt with by various writers and illustrators, who have given us some idea of the importance they were to every household.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading A very favourite boys' game, in the earlier part of the nineteenth century, which necessitated the possession of at least a flint and steel, the game being played in the after-dark of evening, was somewhat similar to the modern game of "Touch."

an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

From this reading IN THE PLAYING FIELDS $Nickie, Nickie, Night.$--Before the period when lucifer matches came into general usage and were manufactured at a moderate price, our grandparents relied on the flint, the steel, and the tinder-box to produce fire.

plural of “steel” — an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

From this reading To the student, and to the curious who desire a more tangible acquaintance, we may remark that a very fine collection of tinder-boxes, flints, and steels can be seen both at the British Museum and at the Guildhall Museum of the City of London.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading To the student, and to the curious who desire a more tangible acquaintance, we may remark that a very fine collection of tinder-boxes, flints, and steels can be seen both at the British Museum and at the Guildhall Museum of the City of London.

perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch

From this reading To the student, and to the curious who desire a more tangible acquaintance, we may remark that a very fine collection of tinder-boxes, flints, and steels can be seen both at the British Museum and at the Guildhall Museum of the City of London.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading To the student, and to the curious who desire a more tangible acquaintance, we may remark that a very fine collection of tinder-boxes, flints, and steels can be seen both at the British Museum and at the Guildhall Museum of the City of London.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading IN THE PLAYING FIELDS $Nickie, Nickie, Night.$--Before the period when lucifer matches came into general usage and were manufactured at a moderate price, our grandparents relied on the flint, the steel, and the tinder-box to produce fire.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These implements have been very completely dealt with by various writers and illustrators, who have given us some idea of the importance they were to every household.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading These implements have been very completely dealt with by various writers and illustrators, who have given us some idea of the importance they were to every household.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading IN THE PLAYING FIELDS $Nickie, Nickie, Night.$--Before the period when lucifer matches came into general usage and were manufactured at a moderate price, our grandparents relied on the flint, the steel, and the tinder-box to produce fire.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading To the student, and to the curious who desire a more tangible acquaintance, we may remark that a very fine collection of tinder-boxes, flints, and steels can be seen both at the British Museum and at the Guildhall Museum of the City of London.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading IN THE PLAYING FIELDS $Nickie, Nickie, Night.$--Before the period when lucifer matches came into general usage and were manufactured at a moderate price, our grandparents relied on the flint, the steel, and the tinder-box to produce fire.

make physical contact with, come in contact with

From this reading A very favourite boys' game, in the earlier part of the nineteenth century, which necessitated the possession of at least a flint and steel, the game being played in the after-dark of evening, was somewhat similar to the modern game of "Touch."

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading These implements have been very completely dealt with by various writers and illustrators, who have given us some idea of the importance they were to every household.

the act of using

From this reading IN THE PLAYING FIELDS $Nickie, Nickie, Night.$--Before the period when lucifer matches came into general usage and were manufactured at a moderate price, our grandparents relied on the flint, the steel, and the tinder-box to produce fire.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading These implements have been very completely dealt with by various writers and illustrators, who have given us some idea of the importance they were to every household.

precisely as stated

From this reading These implements have been very completely dealt with by various writers and illustrators, who have given us some idea of the importance they were to every household.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A very favourite boys' game, in the earlier part of the nineteenth century, which necessitated the possession of at least a flint and steel, the game being played in the after-dark of evening, was somewhat similar to the modern game of "Touch."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading To the student, and to the curious who desire a more tangible acquaintance, we may remark that a very fine collection of tinder-boxes, flints, and steels can be seen both at the British Museum and at the Guildhall Museum of the City of London.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading IN THE PLAYING FIELDS $Nickie, Nickie, Night.$--Before the period when lucifer matches came into general usage and were manufactured at a moderate price, our grandparents relied on the flint, the steel, and the tinder-box to produce fire.

at the time that

From this reading IN THE PLAYING FIELDS $Nickie, Nickie, Night.$--Before the period when lucifer matches came into general usage and were manufactured at a moderate price, our grandparents relied on the flint, the steel, and the tinder-box to produce fire.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A very favourite boys' game, in the earlier part of the nineteenth century, which necessitated the possession of at least a flint and steel, the game being played in the after-dark of evening, was somewhat similar to the modern game of "Touch."

which person or people

From this reading These implements have been very completely dealt with by various writers and illustrators, who have given us some idea of the importance they were to every household.

in the company of; together with

From this reading These implements have been very completely dealt with by various writers and illustrators, who have given us some idea of the importance they were to every household.

plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading These implements have been very completely dealt with by various writers and illustrators, who have given us some idea of the importance they were to every household.