nils

plural of nil

entered

simple past and past participle of enter

championship

1. A competition to determine a champion, especially the final of a series of competitions.
2. The position of champion, or winner.
3. Defense or support of some cause.

as

• Adv

  1. To such an extent or degree; to the same extent or degree.
  2. Considered to be, in relation to something else; in the relation (specified).
  3. For example; for instance. (Compare such as.)

• Conj
• Prep
• Noun
• Noun

the

• Article

  1. Used before a noun phrase, including a simple noun
  2. Used before a noun phrase, including a simple noun
  3. Used before a noun phrase, including a simple noun
  4. Used before a noun phrase, including a simple noun
  5. (colloquial) Used before a noun phrase, including a simple noun
  6. Used before a noun phrase, including a simple noun
  7. Used before a noun phrase, including a simple noun
  8. Used before a noun phrase, including a simple noun
  9. Used before a noun phrase, including a simple noun
  10. Used before a noun phrase, including a simple noun
  11. Used with an adjective
  12. Used with an adjective
  13. Used with an adjective

• Adv
• Prep
• Pron
• Noun

defending

present participle and gerund of defend

champions

• Verb

  third-person singular simple present indicative of champion

• Noun