used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The child had been ordered to Bournemouth to recuperate her lost strength, but the weather was so unfavourable that her father thought it advisable to wait for a possible improvement.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He himself would not be able to leave London until the Christmas recess, and was rather glad than otherwise of the enforced delay.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading Patricia was asked to accompany them, in order that her health might also benefit by the change; but as her services were no longer required, she politely but firmly declined.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading She acknowledged to Mamie that her stay at Ravenscroft Hall had been somewhat of a strain; and although she was glad to have been of use at so urgent a time, she did not care to remain as the Premier’s guest.
advisableadjectiveUS /ədˈvaɪzəbəl/
worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise
From this reading The child had been ordered to Bournemouth to recuperate her lost strength, but the weather was so unfavourable that her father thought it advisable to wait for a possible improvement.
in addition
From this reading Patricia was asked to accompany them, in order that her health might also benefit by the change; but as her services were no longer required, she politely but firmly declined.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She acknowledged to Mamie that her stay at Ravenscroft Hall had been somewhat of a strain; and although she was glad to have been of use at so urgent a time, she did not care to remain as the Premier’s guest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Slowly, but surely, Phyllis Moore crept back to health, and as the danger of infection was over, Lady Chesterwood and Leslie returned to the Hall.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Slowly, but surely, Phyllis Moore crept back to health, and as the danger of infection was over, Lady Chesterwood and Leslie returned to the Hall.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Patricia was asked to accompany them, in order that her health might also benefit by the change; but as her services were no longer required, she politely but firmly declined.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She acknowledged to Mamie that her stay at Ravenscroft Hall had been somewhat of a strain; and although she was glad to have been of use at so urgent a time, she did not care to remain as the Premier’s guest.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Slowly, but surely, Phyllis Moore crept back to health, and as the danger of infection was over, Lady Chesterwood and Leslie returned to the Hall.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He himself would not be able to leave London until the Christmas recess, and was rather glad than otherwise of the enforced delay.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The child had been ordered to Bournemouth to recuperate her lost strength, but the weather was so unfavourable that her father thought it advisable to wait for a possible improvement.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading Patricia was asked to accompany them, in order that her health might also benefit by the change; but as her services were no longer required, she politely but firmly declined.
Bournemouth
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From this reading The child had been ordered to Bournemouth to recuperate her lost strength, but the weather was so unfavourable that her father thought it advisable to wait for a possible improvement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Slowly, but surely, Phyllis Moore crept back to health, and as the danger of infection was over, Lady Chesterwood and Leslie returned to the Hall.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Patricia was asked to accompany them, in order that her health might also benefit by the change; but as her services were no longer required, she politely but firmly declined.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading She acknowledged to Mamie that her stay at Ravenscroft Hall had been somewhat of a strain; and although she was glad to have been of use at so urgent a time, she did not care to remain as the Premier’s guest.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Patricia was asked to accompany them, in order that her health might also benefit by the change; but as her services were no longer required, she politely but firmly declined.
Chesterwood
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From this reading Slowly, but surely, Phyllis Moore crept back to health, and as the danger of infection was over, Lady Chesterwood and Leslie returned to the Hall.
a young person of either sex
From this reading The child had been ordered to Bournemouth to recuperate her lost strength, but the weather was so unfavourable that her father thought it advisable to wait for a possible improvement.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading He himself would not be able to leave London until the Christmas recess, and was rather glad than otherwise of the enforced delay.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading Slowly, but surely, Phyllis Moore crept back to health, and as the danger of infection was over, Lady Chesterwood and Leslie returned to the Hall.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Slowly, but surely, Phyllis Moore crept back to health, and as the danger of infection was over, Lady Chesterwood and Leslie returned to the Hall.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading Patricia was asked to accompany them, in order that her health might also benefit by the change; but as her services were no longer required, she politely but firmly declined.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading He himself would not be able to leave London until the Christmas recess, and was rather glad than otherwise of the enforced delay.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She acknowledged to Mamie that her stay at Ravenscroft Hall had been somewhat of a strain; and although she was glad to have been of use at so urgent a time, she did not care to remain as the Premier’s guest.
enforcedadjectiveUS /enˈfɔːrst/
forced or compelled or put in force
From this reading He himself would not be able to leave London until the Christmas recess, and was rather glad than otherwise of the enforced delay.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The child had been ordered to Bournemouth to recuperate her lost strength, but the weather was so unfavourable that her father thought it advisable to wait for a possible improvement.
with resolute determination
From this reading Patricia was asked to accompany them, in order that her health might also benefit by the change; but as her services were no longer required, she politely but firmly declined.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The child had been ordered to Bournemouth to recuperate her lost strength, but the weather was so unfavourable that her father thought it advisable to wait for a possible improvement.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading He himself would not be able to leave London until the Christmas recess, and was rather glad than otherwise of the enforced delay.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading She acknowledged to Mamie that her stay at Ravenscroft Hall had been somewhat of a strain; and although she was glad to have been of use at so urgent a time, she did not care to remain as the Premier’s guest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The child had been ordered to Bournemouth to recuperate her lost strength, but the weather was so unfavourable that her father thought it advisable to wait for a possible improvement.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Slowly, but surely, Phyllis Moore crept back to health, and as the danger of infection was over, Lady Chesterwood and Leslie returned to the Hall.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She acknowledged to Mamie that her stay at Ravenscroft Hall had been somewhat of a strain; and although she was glad to have been of use at so urgent a time, she did not care to remain as the Premier’s guest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He himself would not be able to leave London until the Christmas recess, and was rather glad than otherwise of the enforced delay.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Slowly, but surely, Phyllis Moore crept back to health, and as the danger of infection was over, Lady Chesterwood and Leslie returned to the Hall.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The child had been ordered to Bournemouth to recuperate her lost strength, but the weather was so unfavourable that her father thought it advisable to wait for a possible improvement.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He himself would not be able to leave London until the Christmas recess, and was rather glad than otherwise of the enforced delay.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading The child had been ordered to Bournemouth to recuperate her lost strength, but the weather was so unfavourable that her father thought it advisable to wait for a possible improvement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Patricia was asked to accompany them, in order that her health might also benefit by the change; but as her services were no longer required, she politely but firmly declined.
infectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈfekʃən/
the pathological state resulting from the invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms
From this reading Slowly, but surely, Phyllis Moore crept back to health, and as the danger of infection was over, Lady Chesterwood and Leslie returned to the Hall.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The child had been ordered to Bournemouth to recuperate her lost strength, but the weather was so unfavourable that her father thought it advisable to wait for a possible improvement.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Slowly, but surely, Phyllis Moore crept back to health, and as the danger of infection was over, Lady Chesterwood and Leslie returned to the Hall.
go away from a place
From this reading He himself would not be able to leave London until the Christmas recess, and was rather glad than otherwise of the enforced delay.
Leslie
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From this reading Slowly, but surely, Phyllis Moore crept back to health, and as the danger of infection was over, Lady Chesterwood and Leslie returned to the Hall.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading He himself would not be able to leave London until the Christmas recess, and was rather glad than otherwise of the enforced delay.
for more time
From this reading Patricia was asked to accompany them, in order that her health might also benefit by the change; but as her services were no longer required, she politely but firmly declined.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The child had been ordered to Bournemouth to recuperate her lost strength, but the weather was so unfavourable that her father thought it advisable to wait for a possible improvement.
Mamie
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From this reading She acknowledged to Mamie that her stay at Ravenscroft Hall had been somewhat of a strain; and although she was glad to have been of use at so urgent a time, she did not care to remain as the Premier’s guest.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Patricia was asked to accompany them, in order that her health might also benefit by the change; but as her services were no longer required, she politely but firmly declined.
MoorenounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading Slowly, but surely, Phyllis Moore crept back to health, and as the danger of infection was over, Lady Chesterwood and Leslie returned to the Hall.
not any; not one
From this reading Patricia was asked to accompany them, in order that her health might also benefit by the change; but as her services were no longer required, she politely but firmly declined.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He himself would not be able to leave London until the Christmas recess, and was rather glad than otherwise of the enforced delay.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Slowly, but surely, Phyllis Moore crept back to health, and as the danger of infection was over, Lady Chesterwood and Leslie returned to the Hall.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Patricia was asked to accompany them, in order that her health might also benefit by the change; but as her services were no longer required, she politely but firmly declined.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading The child had been ordered to Bournemouth to recuperate her lost strength, but the weather was so unfavourable that her father thought it advisable to wait for a possible improvement.
in other respects or ways
From this reading He himself would not be able to leave London until the Christmas recess, and was rather glad than otherwise of the enforced delay.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Slowly, but surely, Phyllis Moore crept back to health, and as the danger of infection was over, Lady Chesterwood and Leslie returned to the Hall.
Patricia
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From this reading Patricia was asked to accompany them, in order that her health might also benefit by the change; but as her services were no longer required, she politely but firmly declined.
Phyllis
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From this reading Slowly, but surely, Phyllis Moore crept back to health, and as the danger of infection was over, Lady Chesterwood and Leslie returned to the Hall.
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading Patricia was asked to accompany them, in order that her health might also benefit by the change; but as her services were no longer required, she politely but firmly declined.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The child had been ordered to Bournemouth to recuperate her lost strength, but the weather was so unfavourable that her father thought it advisable to wait for a possible improvement.
Premier'snounUS /preˈmɪrz/
possessive form of “premier” — the person who holds the position of head of the government in the United Kingdom
From this reading She acknowledged to Mamie that her stay at Ravenscroft Hall had been somewhat of a strain; and although she was glad to have been of use at so urgent a time, she did not care to remain as the Premier’s guest.
on the contrary
From this reading He himself would not be able to leave London until the Christmas recess, and was rather glad than otherwise of the enforced delay.
Ravenscroft
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From this reading She acknowledged to Mamie that her stay at Ravenscroft Hall had been somewhat of a strain; and although she was glad to have been of use at so urgent a time, she did not care to remain as the Premier’s guest.
recessverbUS /rɪˈses/
put into a recess
From this reading He himself would not be able to leave London until the Christmas recess, and was rather glad than otherwise of the enforced delay.
recuperateverbUS /rɪˈkuːpəreɪt/
regain or make up for
From this reading The child had been ordered to Bournemouth to recuperate her lost strength, but the weather was so unfavourable that her father thought it advisable to wait for a possible improvement.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading She acknowledged to Mamie that her stay at Ravenscroft Hall had been somewhat of a strain; and although she was glad to have been of use at so urgent a time, she did not care to remain as the Premier’s guest.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Patricia was asked to accompany them, in order that her health might also benefit by the change; but as her services were no longer required, she politely but firmly declined.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Slowly, but surely, Phyllis Moore crept back to health, and as the danger of infection was over, Lady Chesterwood and Leslie returned to the Hall.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Patricia was asked to accompany them, in order that her health might also benefit by the change; but as her services were no longer required, she politely but firmly declined.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Patricia was asked to accompany them, in order that her health might also benefit by the change; but as her services were no longer required, she politely but firmly declined.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Slowly, but surely, Phyllis Moore crept back to health, and as the danger of infection was over, Lady Chesterwood and Leslie returned to the Hall.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The child had been ordered to Bournemouth to recuperate her lost strength, but the weather was so unfavourable that her father thought it advisable to wait for a possible improvement.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading She acknowledged to Mamie that her stay at Ravenscroft Hall had been somewhat of a strain; and although she was glad to have been of use at so urgent a time, she did not care to remain as the Premier’s guest.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading She acknowledged to Mamie that her stay at Ravenscroft Hall had been somewhat of a strain; and although she was glad to have been of use at so urgent a time, she did not care to remain as the Premier’s guest.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading She acknowledged to Mamie that her stay at Ravenscroft Hall had been somewhat of a strain; and although she was glad to have been of use at so urgent a time, she did not care to remain as the Premier’s guest.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading The child had been ordered to Bournemouth to recuperate her lost strength, but the weather was so unfavourable that her father thought it advisable to wait for a possible improvement.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Slowly, but surely, Phyllis Moore crept back to health, and as the danger of infection was over, Lady Chesterwood and Leslie returned to the Hall.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He himself would not be able to leave London until the Christmas recess, and was rather glad than otherwise of the enforced delay.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The child had been ordered to Bournemouth to recuperate her lost strength, but the weather was so unfavourable that her father thought it advisable to wait for a possible improvement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Slowly, but surely, Phyllis Moore crept back to health, and as the danger of infection was over, Lady Chesterwood and Leslie returned to the Hall.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Patricia was asked to accompany them, in order that her health might also benefit by the change; but as her services were no longer required, she politely but firmly declined.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The child had been ordered to Bournemouth to recuperate her lost strength, but the weather was so unfavourable that her father thought it advisable to wait for a possible improvement.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She acknowledged to Mamie that her stay at Ravenscroft Hall had been somewhat of a strain; and although she was glad to have been of use at so urgent a time, she did not care to remain as the Premier’s guest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Slowly, but surely, Phyllis Moore crept back to health, and as the danger of infection was over, Lady Chesterwood and Leslie returned to the Hall.
unfavourableadjective
not encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading The child had been ordered to Bournemouth to recuperate her lost strength, but the weather was so unfavourable that her father thought it advisable to wait for a possible improvement.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He himself would not be able to leave London until the Christmas recess, and was rather glad than otherwise of the enforced delay.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading She acknowledged to Mamie that her stay at Ravenscroft Hall had been somewhat of a strain; and although she was glad to have been of use at so urgent a time, she did not care to remain as the Premier’s guest.
the act of using
From this reading She acknowledged to Mamie that her stay at Ravenscroft Hall had been somewhat of a strain; and although she was glad to have been of use at so urgent a time, she did not care to remain as the Premier’s guest.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The child had been ordered to Bournemouth to recuperate her lost strength, but the weather was so unfavourable that her father thought it advisable to wait for a possible improvement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Slowly, but surely, Phyllis Moore crept back to health, and as the danger of infection was over, Lady Chesterwood and Leslie returned to the Hall.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading The child had been ordered to Bournemouth to recuperate her lost strength, but the weather was so unfavourable that her father thought it advisable to wait for a possible improvement.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Patricia was asked to accompany them, in order that her health might also benefit by the change; but as her services were no longer required, she politely but firmly declined.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He himself would not be able to leave London until the Christmas recess, and was rather glad than otherwise of the enforced delay.
