used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was now seated in a room adjoining the library which his host had put at his disposal.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Mr. Rayner had not, as Hester supposed, been accompanied by his guest on his drive.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading He was now seated in a room adjoining the library which his host had put at his disposal.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Some letters had reached Mark which required immediate reply, and as he was leaving for Puranapore after breakfast, he decided he must forego the tennis-party in question, and devote himself to his correspondence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Some letters had reached Mark which required immediate reply, and as he was leaving for Puranapore after breakfast, he decided he must forego the tennis-party in question, and devote himself to his correspondence.
any thing at all
From this reading He was driving himself, and as he swept into Clive's Road he perceived in the shade of the hedge a waiting figure whom he recognised with anything but satisfaction, to judge from his quick frown.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Rayner had not, as Hester supposed, been accompanied by his guest on his drive.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was now seated in a room adjoining the library which his host had put at his disposal.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Mr. Rayner was meanwhile on his way back from the tennis-party, not in the best of tempers, for his sworn enemy, the sun, was now high in the heavens and its rays were beating fiercely on his mail-phaeton.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading Mr. Rayner was meanwhile on his way back from the tennis-party, not in the best of tempers, for his sworn enemy, the sun, was now high in the heavens and its rays were beating fiercely on his mail-phaeton.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Rayner had not, as Hester supposed, been accompanied by his guest on his drive.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Mr. Rayner was meanwhile on his way back from the tennis-party, not in the best of tempers, for his sworn enemy, the sun, was now high in the heavens and its rays were beating fiercely on his mail-phaeton.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Some letters had reached Mark which required immediate reply, and as he was leaving for Puranapore after breakfast, he decided he must forego the tennis-party in question, and devote himself to his correspondence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was driving himself, and as he swept into Clive's Road he perceived in the shade of the hedge a waiting figure whom he recognised with anything but satisfaction, to judge from his quick frown.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Rayner had not, as Hester supposed, been accompanied by his guest on his drive.
Clive's
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From this reading He was driving himself, and as he swept into Clive's Road he perceived in the shade of the hedge a waiting figure whom he recognised with anything but satisfaction, to judge from his quick frown.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading Some letters had reached Mark which required immediate reply, and as he was leaving for Puranapore after breakfast, he decided he must forego the tennis-party in question, and devote himself to his correspondence.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Some letters had reached Mark which required immediate reply, and as he was leaving for Puranapore after breakfast, he decided he must forego the tennis-party in question, and devote himself to his correspondence.
devoteverbUS /dɪˈvoʊt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading Some letters had reached Mark which required immediate reply, and as he was leaving for Puranapore after breakfast, he decided he must forego the tennis-party in question, and devote himself to his correspondence.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading He was now seated in a room adjoining the library which his host had put at his disposal.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Mr. Rayner had not, as Hester supposed, been accompanied by his guest on his drive.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading He was driving himself, and as he swept into Clive's Road he perceived in the shade of the hedge a waiting figure whom he recognised with anything but satisfaction, to judge from his quick frown.
an opposing military force
From this reading Mr. Rayner was meanwhile on his way back from the tennis-party, not in the best of tempers, for his sworn enemy, the sun, was now high in the heavens and its rays were beating fiercely on his mail-phaeton.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading Mr. Rayner was meanwhile on his way back from the tennis-party, not in the best of tempers, for his sworn enemy, the sun, was now high in the heavens and its rays were beating fiercely on his mail-phaeton.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading He was driving himself, and as he swept into Clive's Road he perceived in the shade of the hedge a waiting figure whom he recognised with anything but satisfaction, to judge from his quick frown.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Some letters had reached Mark which required immediate reply, and as he was leaving for Puranapore after breakfast, he decided he must forego the tennis-party in question, and devote himself to his correspondence.
foregoverbUS /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/
be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading Some letters had reached Mark which required immediate reply, and as he was leaving for Puranapore after breakfast, he decided he must forego the tennis-party in question, and devote himself to his correspondence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Rayner was meanwhile on his way back from the tennis-party, not in the best of tempers, for his sworn enemy, the sun, was now high in the heavens and its rays were beating fiercely on his mail-phaeton.
frownverbUS /fraʊn/
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading He was driving himself, and as he swept into Clive's Road he perceived in the shade of the hedge a waiting figure whom he recognised with anything but satisfaction, to judge from his quick frown.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Mr. Rayner had not, as Hester supposed, been accompanied by his guest on his drive.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Rayner had not, as Hester supposed, been accompanied by his guest on his drive.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some letters had reached Mark which required immediate reply, and as he was leaving for Puranapore after breakfast, he decided he must forego the tennis-party in question, and devote himself to his correspondence.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading Mr. Rayner was meanwhile on his way back from the tennis-party, not in the best of tempers, for his sworn enemy, the sun, was now high in the heavens and its rays were beating fiercely on his mail-phaeton.
hedgeverbUS /hedʒ/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading He was driving himself, and as he swept into Clive's Road he perceived in the shade of the hedge a waiting figure whom he recognised with anything but satisfaction, to judge from his quick frown.
Hester
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From this reading Mr. Rayner had not, as Hester supposed, been accompanied by his guest on his drive.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Mr. Rayner was meanwhile on his way back from the tennis-party, not in the best of tempers, for his sworn enemy, the sun, was now high in the heavens and its rays were beating fiercely on his mail-phaeton.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Some letters had reached Mark which required immediate reply, and as he was leaving for Puranapore after breakfast, he decided he must forego the tennis-party in question, and devote himself to his correspondence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Rayner had not, as Hester supposed, been accompanied by his guest on his drive.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading He was now seated in a room adjoining the library which his host had put at his disposal.
of the present time and place
From this reading Some letters had reached Mark which required immediate reply, and as he was leaving for Puranapore after breakfast, he decided he must forego the tennis-party in question, and devote himself to his correspondence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some letters had reached Mark which required immediate reply, and as he was leaving for Puranapore after breakfast, he decided he must forego the tennis-party in question, and devote himself to his correspondence.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was driving himself, and as he swept into Clive's Road he perceived in the shade of the hedge a waiting figure whom he recognised with anything but satisfaction, to judge from his quick frown.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Rayner was meanwhile on his way back from the tennis-party, not in the best of tempers, for his sworn enemy, the sun, was now high in the heavens and its rays were beating fiercely on his mail-phaeton.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading He was driving himself, and as he swept into Clive's Road he perceived in the shade of the hedge a waiting figure whom he recognised with anything but satisfaction, to judge from his quick frown.
the act of departing
From this reading Some letters had reached Mark which required immediate reply, and as he was leaving for Puranapore after breakfast, he decided he must forego the tennis-party in question, and devote himself to his correspondence.
the literary culture
From this reading Some letters had reached Mark which required immediate reply, and as he was leaving for Puranapore after breakfast, he decided he must forego the tennis-party in question, and devote himself to his correspondence.
a room where books are kept
From this reading He was now seated in a room adjoining the library which his host had put at his disposal.
mail-phaeton
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From this reading Mr. Rayner was meanwhile on his way back from the tennis-party, not in the best of tempers, for his sworn enemy, the sun, was now high in the heavens and its rays were beating fiercely on his mail-phaeton.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Some letters had reached Mark which required immediate reply, and as he was leaving for Puranapore after breakfast, he decided he must forego the tennis-party in question, and devote himself to his correspondence.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Mr. Rayner was meanwhile on his way back from the tennis-party, not in the best of tempers, for his sworn enemy, the sun, was now high in the heavens and its rays were beating fiercely on his mail-phaeton.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Rayner had not, as Hester supposed, been accompanied by his guest on his drive.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Some letters had reached Mark which required immediate reply, and as he was leaving for Puranapore after breakfast, he decided he must forego the tennis-party in question, and devote himself to his correspondence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Rayner had not, as Hester supposed, been accompanied by his guest on his drive.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He was now seated in a room adjoining the library which his host had put at his disposal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Rayner was meanwhile on his way back from the tennis-party, not in the best of tempers, for his sworn enemy, the sun, was now high in the heavens and its rays were beating fiercely on his mail-phaeton.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Rayner had not, as Hester supposed, been accompanied by his guest on his drive.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading He was driving himself, and as he swept into Clive's Road he perceived in the shade of the hedge a waiting figure whom he recognised with anything but satisfaction, to judge from his quick frown.
Puranapore
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From this reading Some letters had reached Mark which required immediate reply, and as he was leaving for Puranapore after breakfast, he decided he must forego the tennis-party in question, and devote himself to his correspondence.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He was now seated in a room adjoining the library which his host had put at his disposal.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Some letters had reached Mark which required immediate reply, and as he was leaving for Puranapore after breakfast, he decided he must forego the tennis-party in question, and devote himself to his correspondence.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading He was driving himself, and as he swept into Clive's Road he perceived in the shade of the hedge a waiting figure whom he recognised with anything but satisfaction, to judge from his quick frown.
Rayner
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From this reading Mr. Rayner had not, as Hester supposed, been accompanied by his guest on his drive.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading Mr. Rayner was meanwhile on his way back from the tennis-party, not in the best of tempers, for his sworn enemy, the sun, was now high in the heavens and its rays were beating fiercely on his mail-phaeton.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Some letters had reached Mark which required immediate reply, and as he was leaving for Puranapore after breakfast, he decided he must forego the tennis-party in question, and devote himself to his correspondence.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading He was driving himself, and as he swept into Clive's Road he perceived in the shade of the hedge a waiting figure whom he recognised with anything but satisfaction, to judge from his quick frown.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Some letters had reached Mark which required immediate reply, and as he was leaving for Puranapore after breakfast, he decided he must forego the tennis-party in question, and devote himself to his correspondence.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Some letters had reached Mark which required immediate reply, and as he was leaving for Puranapore after breakfast, he decided he must forego the tennis-party in question, and devote himself to his correspondence.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading He was driving himself, and as he swept into Clive's Road he perceived in the shade of the hedge a waiting figure whom he recognised with anything but satisfaction, to judge from his quick frown.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He was now seated in a room adjoining the library which his host had put at his disposal.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading He was driving himself, and as he swept into Clive's Road he perceived in the shade of the hedge a waiting figure whom he recognised with anything but satisfaction, to judge from his quick frown.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading He was now seated in a room adjoining the library which his host had put at his disposal.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading He was driving himself, and as he swept into Clive's Road he perceived in the shade of the hedge a waiting figure whom he recognised with anything but satisfaction, to judge from his quick frown.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some letters had reached Mark which required immediate reply, and as he was leaving for Puranapore after breakfast, he decided he must forego the tennis-party in question, and devote himself to his correspondence.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Mr. Rayner was meanwhile on his way back from the tennis-party, not in the best of tempers, for his sworn enemy, the sun, was now high in the heavens and its rays were beating fiercely on his mail-phaeton.
required or under orders
From this reading Mr. Rayner had not, as Hester supposed, been accompanied by his guest on his drive.
possessing sweep
From this reading He was driving himself, and as he swept into Clive's Road he perceived in the shade of the hedge a waiting figure whom he recognised with anything but satisfaction, to judge from his quick frown.
swornadjectiveUS /swɔːrn/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading Mr. Rayner was meanwhile on his way back from the tennis-party, not in the best of tempers, for his sworn enemy, the sun, was now high in the heavens and its rays were beating fiercely on his mail-phaeton.
tempersnounUS /ˈtempərz/
plural of “temper” — a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Mr. Rayner was meanwhile on his way back from the tennis-party, not in the best of tempers, for his sworn enemy, the sun, was now high in the heavens and its rays were beating fiercely on his mail-phaeton.
tennis-party
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From this reading Some letters had reached Mark which required immediate reply, and as he was leaving for Puranapore after breakfast, he decided he must forego the tennis-party in question, and devote himself to his correspondence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Some letters had reached Mark which required immediate reply, and as he was leaving for Puranapore after breakfast, he decided he must forego the tennis-party in question, and devote himself to his correspondence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some letters had reached Mark which required immediate reply, and as he was leaving for Puranapore after breakfast, he decided he must forego the tennis-party in question, and devote himself to his correspondence.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He was driving himself, and as he swept into Clive's Road he perceived in the shade of the hedge a waiting figure whom he recognised with anything but satisfaction, to judge from his quick frown.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Some letters had reached Mark which required immediate reply, and as he was leaving for Puranapore after breakfast, he decided he must forego the tennis-party in question, and devote himself to his correspondence.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mr. Rayner was meanwhile on his way back from the tennis-party, not in the best of tempers, for his sworn enemy, the sun, was now high in the heavens and its rays were beating fiercely on his mail-phaeton.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Rayner was meanwhile on his way back from the tennis-party, not in the best of tempers, for his sworn enemy, the sun, was now high in the heavens and its rays were beating fiercely on his mail-phaeton.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Some letters had reached Mark which required immediate reply, and as he was leaving for Puranapore after breakfast, he decided he must forego the tennis-party in question, and devote himself to his correspondence.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was driving himself, and as he swept into Clive's Road he perceived in the shade of the hedge a waiting figure whom he recognised with anything but satisfaction, to judge from his quick frown.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was driving himself, and as he swept into Clive's Road he perceived in the shade of the hedge a waiting figure whom he recognised with anything but satisfaction, to judge from his quick frown.
