used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But associations of early married life were strong in this place, and Dulcibel reverted to the term naturally; for they were back once more in the old Welsh hotel, close upon the wide Welsh moor, with its grounds and its avenue, and its fair surrounding hilly landscapes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She did not so often now call him “Georgie” as “George,” which name indeed better befitted his fine presence.
associationsnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “association” — a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading But associations of early married life were strong in this place, and Dulcibel reverted to the term naturally; for they were back once more in the old Welsh hotel, close upon the wide Welsh moor, with its grounds and its avenue, and its fair surrounding hilly landscapes.
a line of approach
From this reading But associations of early married life were strong in this place, and Dulcibel reverted to the term naturally; for they were back once more in the old Welsh hotel, close upon the wide Welsh moor, with its grounds and its avenue, and its fair surrounding hilly landscapes.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But associations of early married life were strong in this place, and Dulcibel reverted to the term naturally; for they were back once more in the old Welsh hotel, close upon the wide Welsh moor, with its grounds and its avenue, and its fair surrounding hilly landscapes.
befitted
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From this reading She did not so often now call him “Georgie” as “George,” which name indeed better befitted his fine presence.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “GEORGIE, I can’t believe it is seventeen years since we were here last.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading She did not so often now call him “Georgie” as “George,” which name indeed better befitted his fine presence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But associations of early married life were strong in this place, and Dulcibel reverted to the term naturally; for they were back once more in the old Welsh hotel, close upon the wide Welsh moor, with its grounds and its avenue, and its fair surrounding hilly landscapes.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She did not so often now call him “Georgie” as “George,” which name indeed better befitted his fine presence.
can't
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From this reading “GEORGIE, I can’t believe it is seventeen years since we were here last.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading But associations of early married life were strong in this place, and Dulcibel reverted to the term naturally; for they were back once more in the old Welsh hotel, close upon the wide Welsh moor, with its grounds and its avenue, and its fair surrounding hilly landscapes.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not so often now call him “Georgie” as “George,” which name indeed better befitted his fine presence.
Dulcibel
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From this reading Why, it seems exactly like yesterday,” said Dulcibel.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading But associations of early married life were strong in this place, and Dulcibel reverted to the term naturally; for they were back once more in the old Welsh hotel, close upon the wide Welsh moor, with its grounds and its avenue, and its fair surrounding hilly landscapes.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Why, it seems exactly like yesterday,” said Dulcibel.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading But associations of early married life were strong in this place, and Dulcibel reverted to the term naturally; for they were back once more in the old Welsh hotel, close upon the wide Welsh moor, with its grounds and its avenue, and its fair surrounding hilly landscapes.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading She did not so often now call him “Georgie” as “George,” which name indeed better befitted his fine presence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But associations of early married life were strong in this place, and Dulcibel reverted to the term naturally; for they were back once more in the old Welsh hotel, close upon the wide Welsh moor, with its grounds and its avenue, and its fair surrounding hilly landscapes.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading She did not so often now call him “Georgie” as “George,” which name indeed better befitted his fine presence.
GEORGE'SnounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒəz/
possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading “GEORGE’S VALLEY.”
GEORGIE
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From this reading “GEORGIE, I can’t believe it is seventeen years since we were here last.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading But associations of early married life were strong in this place, and Dulcibel reverted to the term naturally; for they were back once more in the old Welsh hotel, close upon the wide Welsh moor, with its grounds and its avenue, and its fair surrounding hilly landscapes.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “GEORGIE, I can’t believe it is seventeen years since we were here last.
hillyadjectiveUS /ˈhɪli/
having hills and crags
From this reading But associations of early married life were strong in this place, and Dulcibel reverted to the term naturally; for they were back once more in the old Welsh hotel, close upon the wide Welsh moor, with its grounds and its avenue, and its fair surrounding hilly landscapes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She did not so often now call him “Georgie” as “George,” which name indeed better befitted his fine presence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She did not so often now call him “Georgie” as “George,” which name indeed better befitted his fine presence.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading But associations of early married life were strong in this place, and Dulcibel reverted to the term naturally; for they were back once more in the old Welsh hotel, close upon the wide Welsh moor, with its grounds and its avenue, and its fair surrounding hilly landscapes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “GEORGIE, I can’t believe it is seventeen years since we were here last.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But associations of early married life were strong in this place, and Dulcibel reverted to the term naturally; for they were back once more in the old Welsh hotel, close upon the wide Welsh moor, with its grounds and its avenue, and its fair surrounding hilly landscapes.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading She did not so often now call him “Georgie” as “George,” which name indeed better befitted his fine presence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “GEORGIE, I can’t believe it is seventeen years since we were here last.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “GEORGIE, I can’t believe it is seventeen years since we were here last.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But associations of early married life were strong in this place, and Dulcibel reverted to the term naturally; for they were back once more in the old Welsh hotel, close upon the wide Welsh moor, with its grounds and its avenue, and its fair surrounding hilly landscapes.
landscapesnounUS /ˈlændskeɪps/
plural of “landscape” — an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading But associations of early married life were strong in this place, and Dulcibel reverted to the term naturally; for they were back once more in the old Welsh hotel, close upon the wide Welsh moor, with its grounds and its avenue, and its fair surrounding hilly landscapes.
immediately past
From this reading “GEORGIE, I can’t believe it is seventeen years since we were here last.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But associations of early married life were strong in this place, and Dulcibel reverted to the term naturally; for they were back once more in the old Welsh hotel, close upon the wide Welsh moor, with its grounds and its avenue, and its fair surrounding hilly landscapes.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Why, it seems exactly like yesterday,” said Dulcibel.
joined in matrimony
From this reading But associations of early married life were strong in this place, and Dulcibel reverted to the term naturally; for they were back once more in the old Welsh hotel, close upon the wide Welsh moor, with its grounds and its avenue, and its fair surrounding hilly landscapes.
moorverbUS /mʊr/
secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading But associations of early married life were strong in this place, and Dulcibel reverted to the term naturally; for they were back once more in the old Welsh hotel, close upon the wide Welsh moor, with its grounds and its avenue, and its fair surrounding hilly landscapes.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But associations of early married life were strong in this place, and Dulcibel reverted to the term naturally; for they were back once more in the old Welsh hotel, close upon the wide Welsh moor, with its grounds and its avenue, and its fair surrounding hilly landscapes.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She did not so often now call him “Georgie” as “George,” which name indeed better befitted his fine presence.
as might be expected
From this reading But associations of early married life were strong in this place, and Dulcibel reverted to the term naturally; for they were back once more in the old Welsh hotel, close upon the wide Welsh moor, with its grounds and its avenue, and its fair surrounding hilly landscapes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not so often now call him “Georgie” as “George,” which name indeed better befitted his fine presence.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She did not so often now call him “Georgie” as “George,” which name indeed better befitted his fine presence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But associations of early married life were strong in this place, and Dulcibel reverted to the term naturally; for they were back once more in the old Welsh hotel, close upon the wide Welsh moor, with its grounds and its avenue, and its fair surrounding hilly landscapes.
many times at short intervals
From this reading She did not so often now call him “Georgie” as “George,” which name indeed better befitted his fine presence.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But associations of early married life were strong in this place, and Dulcibel reverted to the term naturally; for they were back once more in the old Welsh hotel, close upon the wide Welsh moor, with its grounds and its avenue, and its fair surrounding hilly landscapes.
on one occasion
From this reading But associations of early married life were strong in this place, and Dulcibel reverted to the term naturally; for they were back once more in the old Welsh hotel, close upon the wide Welsh moor, with its grounds and its avenue, and its fair surrounding hilly landscapes.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But associations of early married life were strong in this place, and Dulcibel reverted to the term naturally; for they were back once more in the old Welsh hotel, close upon the wide Welsh moor, with its grounds and its avenue, and its fair surrounding hilly landscapes.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading She did not so often now call him “Georgie” as “George,” which name indeed better befitted his fine presence.
revertedverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “revert” — go back to a previous state
From this reading But associations of early married life were strong in this place, and Dulcibel reverted to the term naturally; for they were back once more in the old Welsh hotel, close upon the wide Welsh moor, with its grounds and its avenue, and its fair surrounding hilly landscapes.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Why, it seems exactly like yesterday,” said Dulcibel.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Why, it seems exactly like yesterday,” said Dulcibel.
seventeenadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːn/
being one more than sixteen
From this reading “GEORGIE, I can’t believe it is seventeen years since we were here last.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She did not so often now call him “Georgie” as “George,” which name indeed better befitted his fine presence.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “GEORGIE, I can’t believe it is seventeen years since we were here last.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She did not so often now call him “Georgie” as “George,” which name indeed better befitted his fine presence.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading But associations of early married life were strong in this place, and Dulcibel reverted to the term naturally; for they were back once more in the old Welsh hotel, close upon the wide Welsh moor, with its grounds and its avenue, and its fair surrounding hilly landscapes.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading But associations of early married life were strong in this place, and Dulcibel reverted to the term naturally; for they were back once more in the old Welsh hotel, close upon the wide Welsh moor, with its grounds and its avenue, and its fair surrounding hilly landscapes.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading But associations of early married life were strong in this place, and Dulcibel reverted to the term naturally; for they were back once more in the old Welsh hotel, close upon the wide Welsh moor, with its grounds and its avenue, and its fair surrounding hilly landscapes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But associations of early married life were strong in this place, and Dulcibel reverted to the term naturally; for they were back once more in the old Welsh hotel, close upon the wide Welsh moor, with its grounds and its avenue, and its fair surrounding hilly landscapes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But associations of early married life were strong in this place, and Dulcibel reverted to the term naturally; for they were back once more in the old Welsh hotel, close upon the wide Welsh moor, with its grounds and its avenue, and its fair surrounding hilly landscapes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But associations of early married life were strong in this place, and Dulcibel reverted to the term naturally; for they were back once more in the old Welsh hotel, close upon the wide Welsh moor, with its grounds and its avenue, and its fair surrounding hilly landscapes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But associations of early married life were strong in this place, and Dulcibel reverted to the term naturally; for they were back once more in the old Welsh hotel, close upon the wide Welsh moor, with its grounds and its avenue, and its fair surrounding hilly landscapes.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But associations of early married life were strong in this place, and Dulcibel reverted to the term naturally; for they were back once more in the old Welsh hotel, close upon the wide Welsh moor, with its grounds and its avenue, and its fair surrounding hilly landscapes.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading “GEORGE’S VALLEY.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “GEORGIE, I can’t believe it is seventeen years since we were here last.
WelshnounUS /weltʃ/
a native or resident of Wales
From this reading But associations of early married life were strong in this place, and Dulcibel reverted to the term naturally; for they were back once more in the old Welsh hotel, close upon the wide Welsh moor, with its grounds and its avenue, and its fair surrounding hilly landscapes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “GEORGIE, I can’t believe it is seventeen years since we were here last.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She did not so often now call him “Georgie” as “George,” which name indeed better befitted his fine presence.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why, it seems exactly like yesterday,” said Dulcibel.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading But associations of early married life were strong in this place, and Dulcibel reverted to the term naturally; for they were back once more in the old Welsh hotel, close upon the wide Welsh moor, with its grounds and its avenue, and its fair surrounding hilly landscapes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But associations of early married life were strong in this place, and Dulcibel reverted to the term naturally; for they were back once more in the old Welsh hotel, close upon the wide Welsh moor, with its grounds and its avenue, and its fair surrounding hilly landscapes.
a late time of life
From this reading “GEORGIE, I can’t believe it is seventeen years since we were here last.
the day immediately before today
From this reading Why, it seems exactly like yesterday,” said Dulcibel.
